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Fair enough, I was probably a bit harsh. I think in all honesty, were the cabs lighter and maybe £200-300 less, then there would be less comments about them that were negative. It's an unknown quantity isn't it and when you have people like those at Barefaced and Bergantino (to name but two of the higher end manufacturers) at the top of their game, why would you drop so much on something just for the badge?
Of course you're right about the overheads, but doesn't that make them unsustainable? Then again, if they'd had them made in the far east and marketed them at that price there probably would be an even bigger outcry about rampant profiteering. The fact that there is only really distorted samples available doesn't inspire a lot of people I'd imagine, but that's what Darkglass do - dirt. Very well I hasten to add, but surely they're going to want to show the more versatile side of their stuff? Bit of clean? Bit of slap? Bit of pick? I hope they do as then we'll all have a better idea as to what almost £1300 of 4x10 will actually do to make it worth the money.
It all seems like a bit of a marketing mess.
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That last sentence sums it up completely.
It's a mess.
I am generally a DG fan. Love the B3K the AO, the M900, the Duality and the wonderful compressor. They are expensive but I was sufficiently content with the value for money to buy them.
The cabs - High weight + high price - I see no value
High weight - lower price - I might see value but not for me as I have zero desire to lift a heavy 4x10 ever again
Light weight + high price - value for money for me might be possible if they were significantly lighter than what I have, or the sound is appreciably better.
Light weight + low price - no point commenting as it won't happen.
The cabs seem to be a perfect concept for 1985 when heavy was viewed as desirable and an indication of quality.