TC Electronic RH450 Tests pt 1-Cabinets, by Chris Willshire

FOLIO's Chris Willshire is an official Test Pilot for the new bass amp, the RH450, and cabinets, the RS210 and RS212, by TC Electronic. Watch and listen as he compares this new system with other bass amps and speakers.
Part 1--the RH450 with the TC Electronics RS210 and 212, w/ 2 JBL 18s, and with an Ampeg SVT 410-HE.

Unfortunately, I didn't have ability to plug a good mic into my camcorder, so all I have
on this video is the built-in camera mic. I think this comparison still serves it purpose, but
the differences I describe were much more noticeable to my ear when I was playing than
what ultimately comes across on the video.. There were definitely some very noticeable differences though when comparing some of these models!


I also use a Sansamp RBI by Tech21 as part of my setup. It is connected pre-RH450, so it
sweetens and fattens the tone before sending it to the RH. However, for test purposes, I did not use it for this video.

For more detailed notes --

http://blog.tcelectronic.com/author/chriswillshire

Hopefully these notes will help when the differences aren't as obvious when watching this video.

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[ettsn]

Aside from having twice as many drivers, the Ampeg is also on the floor. The coupling will enhance bass, but to the detriment of clarity in the midrange. The tc 210 is sitting up closer to hear height and decoupled from the floor, so it will naturally sound brighter to boot.

[Folioband]

Good point--that makes sense. Thanks for the insight.

[Folioband]

I know--I realized that after finishing the editing! Thanks anyway for the heads up.

[MioJ0xD]

Pranked hair xD

[Topher19801413]

the 212 was clearer to me

[pufifa]

I just don't get people reviewing gear, talking about midrange, bottom end, super druper highs while playing their instruments sloopy, badly. No offense pls.

[fyrcrack]

Are you related to Lyle Lovett?

[jjlwis]

I liked the JBL's with the TC 210's!

[v1ntone]

410he ftw!

[exbassibor]

Meh, Maybe for P bass. They don't seem very versatile. I've had to bail out a couple of shows going with Ampeg on the backline.

[YuichImoto666]

huge bass..

[MrDiscordinated]

this guy';s coool .

[elmasshop]

Very useful video dude. Do you think i should go for a SVT-210 or a SVT-410? I mean is there too much difference?