far0n Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 Cheap as chips but strangely impressive stats... http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_ba500h.htm 500W RMS into 4 ohms for £206 ! That's way more watts than a TC Electronic RH450 Quote
discreet Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 It reminds me a little of this: [url="http://www.effectpowersupplies.com/ibanez-promethean-p500h-amp-head-1144-p.asp"]http://www.effectpowersupplies.com/ibanez-promethean-p500h-amp-head-1144-p.asp[/url] Quote
paul h Posted October 31, 2011 Posted October 31, 2011 [quote name='far0n' timestamp='1320077328' post='1421995'] Cheap as chips but strangely impressive stats... [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_ba500h.htm"]http://www.thomann.d...nton_ba500h.htm[/url] 500W RMS into 4 ohms for £206 ! That's way more watts than a TC Electronic RH450 [/quote] I have that. Great amp for the money. Quote
Bigwan Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 3 year thomann warranty should allay any fears over quality - they're top notch to deal with. Probably made in the same factory as the Ibanez Promethean! Quote
lemmywinks Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 I've been intrigued by those amps for a while, you never hear much about them - the only person who I know has one is Paul up there /\ /\ /\ - but you'd think they'd sell loads, even just as backup amps. The 250w one was even cheaper too. Quote
Bigwan Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Mog' timestamp='1320152741' post='1422961'] Seems more Bugera than Ibby. [/quote] Based on...? Bugera don't have an equivalent product that I'm aware of, and that's not the way they work anyway. They straight out clone other manufacturer's designs. The HB brand function by getting manufacturers to supply the guts of their own products and repackaging them - the Epiphone Valve Junior being one example. HB just repackaged the guts of the VJr and added a tone control, but the PCB actually says Epiphone on it. There was another amp very similar to this one available a while back... Was it White Horse or something... I remember seeing a site where the guy who designed the Promethean discussing his amp designs... Edited November 1, 2011 by Bigwan Quote
Delberthot Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1320078930' post='1422025'] It reminds me a little of this: [url="http://www.effectpowersupplies.com/ibanez-promethean-p500h-amp-head-1144-p.asp"]http://www.effectpow...head-1144-p.asp[/url] [/quote] It is They're made by a company called Beta Aivin who decided to make a few extra after they made the promethean for Ibanez Quote
lemmywinks Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 [quote name='Mog' timestamp='1320152741' post='1422961'] Seems more Bugera than Ibby. [/quote] It looks very much like the Promethean and nothing like a Bugera. Quote
Mog Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1320152989' post='1422970'] Based on...? [/quote] Basic components. To be clear I didn't mean Bugera in a bad way. TBH, as I've said countless times on here, I've had more trouble with supposed highend gear than with Bugera. Quote
charic Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 [quote name='far0n' timestamp='1320077328' post='1421995'] Cheap as chips but strangely impressive stats... [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_ba500h.htm"]http://www.thomann.d...nton_ba500h.htm[/url] 500W RMS into 4 ohms for £206 ! That's way more watts than a TC Electronic RH450 [/quote] Through the same cabs will it perform as well and sound as good though? Quote
Pete Academy Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 I would guess this amp isn't very good and wholly unreliable. Quote
discreet Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 Guess? I'm sure most 'D' class power amps use stock parts. If the HB is made by Beta Aivin, and they also made the Promethean heads, then it's likely to be as reliable. Quote
LiamPodmore Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 If only it had that pretty red finish that the Promethean has. I've never tried one out, but i love the look of those heads. If the HB is good and reliable though i may give it a try. Liam Quote
paul h Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 [quote name='Pete Academy' timestamp='1320155377' post='1423029'] I would guess this amp isn't very good and wholly unreliable. [/quote] Well mine sounds great has never even come close to me even having to consider it's reliability. I switch it on, turn it up and it sounds fine. I play it through a Barefaced Compact and couldn't be happier. The clipping lights do come on a tad early if I crank it up but with no audible clipping and with no nasty side effects as yet. You sir, are rubbish at guessing Quote
Musky Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 [quote name='Pete Academy' timestamp='1320155377' post='1423029'] I would guess this amp isn't very good and wholly unreliable. [/quote] Based on... price? Quote
Mr H Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 Anybody else find themselves reminiscing about the Sue Ryder thread...? Quote
mcnach Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 [quote name='far0n' timestamp='1320077328' post='1421995'] Cheap as chips but strangely impressive stats... [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_ba500h.htm"]http://www.thomann.d...nton_ba500h.htm[/url] 500W RMS into 4 ohms for £206 ! That's way more watts than a TC Electronic RH450 [/quote] Have you used an RH450? Quote
mcnach Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 [quote name='Mr H' timestamp='1320182639' post='1423570'] Anybody else find themselves reminiscing about the Sue Ryder thread...? [/quote] ha ha ha it does have a certain whiff, doesn't it? Quote
far0n Posted November 2, 2011 Author Posted November 2, 2011 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1320183557' post='1423590'] Have you used an RH450? [/quote] Have you ever tried a Harley Benton ? Quote
mcnach Posted November 2, 2011 Posted November 2, 2011 [quote name='far0n' timestamp='1320223418' post='1423834'] Have you ever tried a Harley Benton ? [/quote] Not yet, no. That's why I would not take cheap shots at it Quote
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