Grand Wazoo Posted October 8, 2012 Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) The new combo features a completely rev"amp"ed enclosure and there are quite a few differences between the new and the old combo. The new one now features a balanced XLR line out to a PA or mixer, a tweeter on / off switch and a limiter switch. However it loses the mute switch and the 6 bands graphic eq, the "Vibe" knob has been replaced by another knob called "Phat" perhaps that is the same thing with a different name. Also the power has been downsized from 500W to 300W. Personally, while I love the shape of the new combo design, I still prefer the fact that the previous model has the graphic eq and the mute switch, and I can't see what use would be to have a limiter on such a small speaker enclosure, and as far as I am concerned I never needed to have the tweeter off. But I guess more demanding people have been asking for that feature for sometime. here is the link to the official Ibanez website [url="http://www.ibanez.co.jp/products/amp_page12.php?area_id=3&l_id=78&year=2012&cat_id=5&series_id=41"]http://www.ibanez.co...=5&series_id=41[/url] [i][size=6][u][b][color=#00FF00]P.S.: Thomann sells it for £293.19 delivered free! Bargain! [/color][url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_p3110.htm"][color=#00FF00]http://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_p3110.htm[/color][/url][/b][/u][/size][/i] [size=5][b]The P5110[/b][/size] [size=5][b]The P3110[/b][/size] [size=5][b]The P5110 Head[/b][/size] [size=5][b][/b][/size] [size=5][b]The P3110 Head[/b][/size] Edited October 8, 2012 by Grand Wazoo Quote
Darkstrike Posted October 8, 2012 Posted October 8, 2012 Hmmmm, they've managed to pretty much remove all the interesting features. Quote
wateroftyne Posted October 8, 2012 Posted October 8, 2012 The new design is cool... I don't see the point in the spec tweaks, though FWIW the lack of a mute doesn't bother me as I always use mute-able jacks. The EQ is handy for scooping a bit of boxiness out during solo noodling. Still, it's a strange update.. (Also, the DI isn't a new addition) Quote
wateroftyne Posted October 8, 2012 Posted October 8, 2012 Cripes - just noticed the price. If it's reliable, it's a bargain... Quote
chrismuzz Posted October 8, 2012 Posted October 8, 2012 They removed the port, and simplified the EQ... Is this a cheaper model or something? Also design wise they seem to be copying TC Electronics a bit now. Quote
ojplaysbass Posted October 8, 2012 Posted October 8, 2012 If they came out with a single 10" or 12" cabinet it would be great they really have removed the bits that made it appealing to me though Quote
eude Posted October 8, 2012 Posted October 8, 2012 Wow, that's pretty cool! I personally like the changes, I much prefer a simpler EQ section. The limiter would be cool too, as I do occasionally over power the front section and have had the speaker fart out a bit on those "how loud does this thing really go" moments... I just don't understand why they didn't make a 12" version I don't think the head is removable anymore, and the tilt back stand looks like it might be missing too. These are both pretty major selling points, I think the fact that they aren't mentioned means they aren't there... Eude Quote
Musicman20 Posted October 8, 2012 Posted October 8, 2012 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1349699258' post='1829199'] Wow, that's pretty cool! I personally like the changes, I much prefer a simpler EQ section. The limiter would be cool too, as I do occasionally over power the front section and have had the speaker fart out a bit on those "how loud does this thing really go" moments... I just don't understand why they didn't make a 12" version I don't think the head is removable anymore, and the tilt back stand looks like it might be missing too. These are both pretty major selling points, I think the fact that they aren't mentioned means they aren't there... Eude [/quote] They should have made a 12 inch cab version with a variables tweeter and the same 500 w head with a few tweaks. I'd pay good money for that! Quote
eude Posted October 8, 2012 Posted October 8, 2012 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1349699545' post='1829211'] They should have made a 12 inch cab version with a variables tweeter and the same 500 w head with a few tweaks. I'd pay good money for that! [/quote] Yup, real shame that. I've been considering selling my Promethean lately, partly just for a bit of a change, but I really miss the little bit more oomph you get from a 12" compared to 10". The thing looks like a very cool design, but it looks very much like the 1x15 combo that came out a few months ago, they've cheapened the thing a bit Eude Quote
wateroftyne Posted October 8, 2012 Posted October 8, 2012 Oh. One of the fab things about the 5110 is that it doubles as my back-up head. This new one wouldn't be much use to me now... Quote
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