Product: Avatar CB115H
Price Paid: USD 188
Submitted
02/09/2008
at
08:45pm
by
Lee
Features
:
9
Purchased from Dave at Avatar in May 2003. The cabinet arrived quickly in perfect condition. Rated 600 watts with 15" Eminence with horn. I forget the model of the Eminence, although it is not the Neo. Horn attenuator on back with dual 1/4" inputs. Expanded metal screen allows you to see the cone and horn. Basic but very solid and reliable. This will sound picky but I see some reviews for the CB115 that describe having a speaker and horn. Well, I do believe that is actually the CB115H model, which I am reviewing.
Sound Quality
:
10
My cabinet is 4 ohms, driven by G-K RB400iii. Full, deep sound from the CB115H. Can handle a low B note. The tweeter is too bright for my taste when full on. I dial it in at around 20% and it adds just a bit of brightness. I've been using the cabinet and no other for nearly five years and it has never failed to deliver great tone. This is not only many hours of just jamming/practicing at home but numerous gigs, many in hot, humid Florida weather. The cabinet will take whatever I throw at it. I've owned a wide array of cabinets, including Peavey, Eden, SWR, Bag End, Acme, and while those were nice the Avatar is no less than the name brands and priced MUCH less.
Reliability
:
10
It's the only cabinet I've used for nearly five years. Always provides great tone so never had the need to replace or add to the stack. Keeps on ticking.
Customer Support
:
10
Dave is friendly, helpful, and responsive. Can't ask for more.
Overall Rating
:
10
The CB115H is built like a tank. Great sound and highly durable. Truly a fantastic bargain. There is nothing I dislike about it and would get another if the need arose. I've had many people, mostly other bass players, ask "what is that cabinet" and mention they like the sound.
