Shad Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 HI guys, i would like to buy a 210 Ashdown combo. I hesitate between an ABM Neo C210 combo and the new RM500 C210 EVO II combo. Price is the same (ABM is ised, RM is new). What do you think is the better combo, for sound only? I had some cabs with neodynium speakers in the past but didn't like the sound, Pro Neo speakers are good? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Forrer Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 I have recently purchased an RM500 C210 Evo II combo. Used it for its first gig the other night, sitting on an Ashdown 115 ext cab. Holy moly! Seemed fairly quiet on stage but when I walked out front with my wireless, it was loo loud for the balance. I ended up with the gain on 10 o'çlock and the master a tad over 9 oçlock. Don't think I'll be needing the ext cab very often! Used the sub harmonic on one song and the drive on one song, and they sounded pretty good. Happy camper here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 (edited) Here's my RM rig with my NG2 from a recent band videoshoot: Edited August 2, 2023 by Machines 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Forrer Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 My rig. I'm loving it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 I’m still loving my RM800Evo2 but I have such bad gas for the new ABM Evo 5 that I’m going to sell the RM so I can start saving for the big boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 11 minutes ago, fretmeister said: I’m still loving my RM800Evo2 but I have such bad gas for the new ABM Evo 5 that I’m going to sell the RM so I can start saving for the big boy. You know this makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 1 hour ago, Muppet said: You know this makes sense. [PrintScreen] Email to wife… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 1 hour ago, fretmeister said: I’m still loving my RM800Evo2 but I have such bad gas for the new ABM Evo 5 that I’m going to sell the RM so I can start saving for the big boy. Well .. I had briefly the EVO 5 and didn’t find anything better than my EVO IV 600 .. the extra watts are negligible and the tone was 100% a match to my ABM600 I don’t personally think it’s worth the extra cost but .. it does look very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 6 hours ago, BassAdder60 said: Well .. I had briefly the EVO 5 and didn’t find anything better than my EVO IV 600 .. the extra watts are negligible and the tone was 100% a match to my ABM600 I don’t personally think it’s worth the extra cost but .. it does look very nice Apparently I does have a new quiet / reactive fan system though. Not sure that has made it into the ABM iv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 4 hours ago, fretmeister said: Apparently I does have a new quiet / reactive fan system though. Not sure that has made it into the ABM iv. I think the new EVO iv have it too now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardi100 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 New RM500 Evo II owner here. Just got my head last week and after working through the headphone button issue, it sounds fantastic. I have a couple of questions. Is any 2 button latching footswitch ok for the drive and sub? Also, has anyone sorted out the output dial detents issue? I click is too quiet for home, 2 clicks is thunderous! I'm loving the sound of this amp, I'm looking forward to playing it in anger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 On 27/11/2023 at 21:07, ardi100 said: Also, has anyone sorted out the output dial detents issue? I click is too quiet for home, 2 clicks is thunderous! Set your input gain lower or use the active input. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardi100 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 6 hours ago, Machines said: Set your input gain lower or use the active input. Thanks, not long after I typed that I realised this. Made me feel a bit silly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) On 27/11/2023 at 21:07, ardi100 said: Is any 2 button latching footswitch ok for the drive and sub? As long as they are latching switches, any should be fine. I had a Neewer NW202 which I sold on here earlier in the year. I checked with Dave Green and he confirmed it was OK but I had to disconnect the LED's. Edited November 30, 2023 by BassBunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardi100 Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Thanks. I think that could be useful once I sort out some settings at volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 I haven’t owned anything other than a small 15w practice combo since the first Covid lockdown, when I thought I was done playing. I got back playing 18 months ago and my sax player very kindly let me use a Trace combo, but sadly it had a Bipolar Bear board and died a few weeks back. So time to step up and buy a new amp! I’ve been through some budget and expensive rigs over the years and the past 18months has thought me that expensive doesn’t always mean good (for me at least). Given the huge amount of positive feedback for Ashdown and their customer service, and this thread, I plumped for a nice secondhand Rootmaster setup. I’m on the lookout for another 2x10 or 15 cab, can’t decide which, but this will do for now. Well made and nice weight, top marks to Ashdown and an absolute bargain. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardi100 Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 Lovely! How do you find the cab? I'm looking for a (cheap) partner for my RM800 and they sometimes pop up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 1 hour ago, ardi100 said: Lovely! How do you find the cab? I'm looking for a (cheap) partner for my RM800 and they sometimes pop up. I have only used the cab at home but sounds really nice so far. Nice top end and good response, but think I’d like another one or a 15 to go with it for gigs so I’m not pushing it too hard. I play in a 7 piece with brass, so a lot to fight through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 2 hours ago, NJE said: I haven’t owned anything other than a small 15w practice combo since the first Covid lockdown, when I thought I was done playing. I got back playing 18 months ago and my sax player very kindly let me use a Trace combo, but sadly it had a Bipolar Bear board and died a few weeks back. So time to step up and buy a new amp! I’ve been through some budget and expensive rigs over the years and the past 18months has thought me that expensive doesn’t always mean good (for me at least). Given the huge amount of positive feedback for Ashdown and their customer service, and this thread, I plumped for a nice secondhand Rootmaster setup. I’m on the lookout for another 2x10 or 15 cab, can’t decide which, but this will do for now. Well made and nice weight, top marks to Ashdown and an absolute bargain. Nice setup NJE,congrats , very good amps aren’t they, I used to use mine with 2 markbass 15s , but now I use a big baby 2, I find the shape button really useful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardi100 Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 14 minutes ago, NJE said: I have only used the cab at home but sounds really nice so far. Nice top end and good response, but think I’d like another one or a 15 to go with it for gigs so I’m not pushing it too hard. I play in a 7 piece with brass, so a lot to fight through. Cool. I'd love your insights after a full band run. I'm constantly looking at old and weird solutions. The RM cab would just be easy if it's good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 On 27/11/2023 at 21:07, ardi100 said: New RM500 Evo II owner here. Just got my head last week and after working through the headphone button issue, it sounds fantastic. I have a couple of questions. Is any 2 button latching footswitch ok for the drive and sub? Also, has anyone sorted out the output dial detents issue? I click is too quiet for home, 2 clicks is thunderous! I'm loving the sound of this amp, I'm looking forward to playing it in anger. I sent mine into Ashdown and Dave swapped the volume pot for a smooth one for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardi100 Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 42 minutes ago, fretmeister said: I sent mine into Ashdown and Dave swapped the volume pot for a smooth one for me. Mine ended up going back a number of times as the issue kept coming back. Dave eventually swapped it for an RM800! Weirdly, I don't find the detents an issue on the 800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossyrocks Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 I've just ordered an RM 800 EVO II direct from Ashdown. It's B Stock, and therefore quite a bit cheaper than others. It will be my first time playing an Ashdown, so I'm looking forward to seeing how it sounds. Rob 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 10 hours ago, ossyrocks said: I've just ordered an RM 800 EVO II direct from Ashdown. It's B Stock, and therefore quite a bit cheaper than others. It will be my first time playing an Ashdown, so I'm looking forward to seeing how it sounds. Rob Nice one Rob, I’ve got the 500 which apart from the power is the same I think, I had ashdown for years but I’m now ampeg apart from this, I find them a very versatile amp and really like the shape option , very quiet fan too, look forward to hearing what you think 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 I really liked my RM800 Only criticism ( and I told Ashdown) was the tiny feet that are not even fitted to the corners ! It meant in some cabs with a top handle the feet were in the handle RM500 was different 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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