TC RH450 + TC cabs for metal ... loud enough?

[jansenh]

Hi TB.

Will a TC RH450 with a mix of 2 or 3 TC 210/212 cabs be loud enough for metal?

I play Link Removed, fighting off two guitars, each of which is using Mesa/ENGL through 4x12's. Today I use a SVT-CL and a SVT810. The amp's GAIN is usually cranked max for overdrive, and the MASTER is usually at 9 o'clock. My basses are ESP LTD active and Fender J and Ps.

We got this band gigging, and that fridge is a pain...

regards, Henning- Norway

 

[John Wentzien]

I can hear my stack (RS210 & RS 212) with the RS450 head--WAY better than a classic Ampeg set-up.
Especially on gigs out-doors.
What I like is that you can hear right in front of the stack.
I always seemed to have to move to the side of an Ampeg to hear it.
Very loud & clear.
The head has a very nice sounding overdrive (tubetone) circuit that emulates the pre-amp tube sound as well as the power-amp section of a tube amp.
I'm very impressed by this system...

 

[JimmyM]

I think it could, but you do own the classic setup for metal, so I wouldn't sell it to get another rig. You may regret it in the future...some people really like the downsizing, but I went back to an SVT/810 at age 47 because you just can't get that sound anywhere else. Well OK, you can get that sound with a VT pedal, but not the feeling of power that only a tube amp can give you.

Not saying it can't work...I'm just saying don't rush into downsizing head first and sell all your heavy stuff right away.

 

[John Wentzien]

I'll agree with Jimmy that Ampeg fridges are great (and what everyone compares to).
But....I'm as old as Jimmy (no hack intended).....and really appreciate the portability of this system.
And---I still like the sound better (RH450) and can hear it better on-stage.

 

[jansenh]

...I'm just saying don't rush into downsizing head first and sell all your heavy stuff right away.

Point taken! Thanx to both of you for comments.

regards, Henning

 

[jansenh]

Hi TB.

I managed to borrow a RH450 with a 212 and 210 cabinet and took it to Link Removed. And yes, it IS loud enough. Clear, distinct sound, easier to hear myself than with the SVT-CL/810 I am used to. A round, full and rich sound, with the bassy bottom required for our band. At a not-to-high volume, the sound filled the room in a way I haven't experienced before.The DI is also sweet, I tested it through the mixerPA and liked it alot. Great gear to handle, set up and EQ.

I will keep this setup. We have a gig Friday August 28th at a fairly large venue. Looking foreward to trying it out in a live situation. Thinking of adding a second 210 cabinet for live situations, but on the other hand: last night at practise I had plenty of power reserve, so it might not be necessary.

Cheers, Henning - Norway

 

[Nick-p]

i own the rh450. it simply is'nt loud enough to compete with my drummer [ heavy rock band. using it with a pair of tc RS210 cabs. vol on max and gain on as high as will allow. struggling also to get a fat bottom end. considering the RH750 as i like the amp features but i'm also worried that it will still not be loud enough. watts confuses me these days. in 1983 if i bought a 100w bass amp it could blow my windows out, these days, 450w is a kitten !