far0n Posted October 31, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 31, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted October 31, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted November 1, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted November 1, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Seems more Bugera than Ibby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted November 1, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted November 1, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted November 1, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted November 1, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted November 1, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I would guess this amp isn't very good and wholly unreliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted November 1, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamPodmore Posted November 1, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted November 1, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted November 1, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr H Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Anybody else find themselves reminiscing about the Sue Ryder thread...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted November 1, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted November 1, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far0n Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted November 2, 2011 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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