Avatar B210 NEO Cabinet

This is pretty straight forward design. Take quality, known, very commonly used components (speakers in this case, Eminence), and produce a product at a cost effective price. The cabinets are custom made and are of very high quality. I especially like the interlocking corners for stacking multiple cabs together. I was really amazed at the power handling capacity, 600 watts is alot of power for a 2x10 cab. But wait, there's more. Try looking around for a 2x10 cab that weighs in at 44lbs. This cab is lighter than my SWR Workingmans 12...I score a 10 for using very well known components, high power handling, ease of portability (light weight), and attention to detail on the construction.

For reference I am playing a Spector NS2000/5 (neck through 5-string) into an SWR 'Stella' preamp into a Carvin DCM600. With the 8-Ohm Neo 2x10 I purchased, I am pushing 450 watts into the cab.

If you're looking for that low mid growl/punch, this cab delivers. If you're looking for ultra low bottom you might want to look at the 4x10. The first thinggg that caught my attention during full band rehearsal was how well this cab cuts through the mix. Everyone commented on how well they could hear my bass. I also turned down my volume from what I what I normally run and I attribute this to the efficiency of the cab. It really barks without a lot of input. This cab has a very clear, well defined tone, all the way down to the low B. And this cab loves to play loud.

The only thing I could possible complain about is the brightness of the horn. On a scale of 1 to 10, I found that I couldn't tolerate anything over a 3. However, I did find a lot of control between 0 and 3. At 0, you get that 70's vibe. Between 1 and 3 is a personal preference, I'm running it at 2 right now, but I'm also very close to it at ear level since I have it stacked on top of a 4x10. I did find the horn level control very responsive. You get an audible result with very little change.

I can't rate this category since I have only had the cab for a month.

These guys are very responsive to both email and phone calls. They are very anixous to assist. On a humorous note, Dave either does nothing but answer email, everyone that works for Dave is named Dave, or this company is very focused on customer service (hint, it's the last one). I sent several email concerning the Neo 2x10, Neo 4x10, and a replacement speaker for another cab I already own and every email was anwser in less than two hours. I have never run across this level of responsiveness before.

I have been playing bass for 6 years and have played on a wide variety of equipment. I own some Ampeg gear, but I am slowly migrating over to SWR gear. I use Carvin pro audio amps. And, now I use Avatar cabs. If this Neo 2x10 were stolen, I'd order another immediately.

You just can't beat the sound quality and portability at this price.

About 3 months ago, I blew the speakers in my Peavey 210TX cabinet. I had read stellar reviews about the Avatar gear on many different review sites, and decided to replace the blown stock Peavey speakers with the Eminence Delta 10's from Avatar - which made a tremendous improvement in tone - not to mention sheer power handling ability. This really warmed me up to the notion of ordering a complete 2x10 cabinet from Avatar. After reading about the benefits of today's newer neodymium speakers, I decided to take a leap of faith over traditional heavy magnets and order up a B210 NEO from Dave. I am SO glad I did!
I am floored with this cabinets tone!!! What I love most about this cabinet (apart from its TONE) is the sheer transparency of it - it is NOT colored in any way, what you hear is the true sound of your bass. I am running a Musicman Stingray 5 through this cabinet, with a grin from ear to ear! The balance of lows, mids, and highs are perfect. Plus, the efficiency ratings of these speakers are just out of this world! I've read other reviews that say this cabinet sounds as good if not better than Eden, SWR, and Bergantino cabinets - you'd better believe it does!! It as hi-fi and transparent as any brand out there - period. It will also do "Old School" very well if you keep the Foster tweeter rolled off. I was a little hesitant at first against ordering these relatively new (to the bass market) Neodymium speakers vs. traditional, heavy magnet speakers. One of the industry high-marks used to be hyping what a massive & heavy magnet structure was installed on the back of the driver. That's all changed now and for the better, says I. These Neo's are rated MUCH lower, frequency wise than the original Eminence Delta 10's I dropped into my Peavey 210 box. The frequency range now extends from 55 hz up to 16k and the extra range equates into a warmer and more fuller sounding cabinet than ever before! The 3/4" plywood construction is rock solid, and the porting really contribute tons in the way of tone as well. Do NOT hesitate to try out the Neodymium speakers - I've glimpsed the future, and it is GOOD!

P.S. - I ordered a second B210 NEO after 1 week of owning this first cabinet (they are that good)!!!

Peace.