Basson Sound B410B Cabinet

My B410B is a 2006 model. It has the obligatory (4) 10" woofers, and a switchable (on/off) horn. It is a moster of a 4x10, standing around 3.5 feet tall with the casters, and weighing in at about 140lbs. The weight, although very noticeable when lifting it in and out of the back seat of my car, is pleasantly hidden by the exceptional 3" ball bearing casters. Which, by the way, slide out horizontally rather than vertically, eliminating the need to lay the cabinet on it's side for removal. Another benefit of the casters is that you needn't ever worry about old, loose casters falling out, because they really can't.
I am giving it a 9/10 due to it's weight, but when I get some roadies and another 4x10, I'll write another review in which weight won't be an issue.

I play with an MTD 5-string, a GK 2001RBP, and Crown XTi1000 power amp. What can I say, it sounds like the body of my bass is literally inside my head. It faithfully reproduces absolutely everything I give it. If I had to say anything negative about the sound quality, I might mention the strange high pitched (borderline squeal) feedback I get if I get too close to it, but in reality I don't know that is the fault of the cabinet. Probably not.

As much as I'd like to give it a great reliability rating, I haven't owned it very long and have only used it a few times. Honestly, I don't think I could break it if I tried. The only thing I know to be an issue is that if the speakers are significantly underpowered, they will blow. The guys at Basson will tell you though, as will their website, that these cabinets REQUIRE high power, so I wouldn't really consider that a reliability issue. Sort of like being bitten by a rattlesnake; if you hear the rattle and you still get bit, you have no one to blame but yourself.

This is where Basson sound DOMINATES this industry. I can't really accurately explain the level of customer service provided by them, but give Shawn a call and you'll see what I mean. The number is on their website. A+

I have been bass in bands for only about 5 years now, but believe me when I tell you how much I love this thing. Seriously, I don't know what these guys have going on with those speakers, but I honestly don't think I've heard a more detailed, clear, and BRUTALLY LOUD 4x10 ever. Yes, all the way down to 28Hz. Oh yeah, and running 1,100 watts @8ohms, it rattles f*&^%ng tacks out of the wall of my practice studio! I honestly picked three posters up off the floor after I finished my first session with the new cab. Simply amazing.

the cab has speakon in and thru, which is extremely useful. horn on/off

do i really need anything else?

i run a pair of these monsters with a rocktron blue thunder preamp, bbe 482I, aphex 204, sansamp rbi and an svt 4 pro. for the money there is no cabinet that can reproduce true back breaking bass tones like this can. my guitar player complains because after band practice his calf muscles are sore from the low end force. i use jackson basses with bartolini electronics and kahler bridges.

if you question the quality of this cabinet you either have not played one or dont know what good tone is

this cab is built like a tank, i could probably throw this thing down a flight of stairs and still do a gig with it. this monster makes ampeg 810 cabinets look like toys

sean and victor provide singlehandedly the BEST customer service from any vendor on the market today. you call the phone number and sean picks up and can answer any of your questions. i has the basson 810 before the pair of 410's and had some problems with the 810. sean and victor dropped everything in order to give me rockstar treatment and work out my problem. i have delt with many vendors and never had service like basson has given me

ive got 10 years under my belt and never seen or heard anything like my pair of b410b's if this were lost of stolen i would personally hunt down and fillet the criminal who would do such a thing. i have owned everything at one point or another and this is truly the best cabinet ever.

now if i can only find a 2000 watt all tube head....

A+

4x10" speakers & horn with on/off. Seemingly oversized cabinet which makes for sweet bass response and a smooth midrange when combined with the huge magnets on each speaker. Simple concept that most audio guys learn their first year in school but seem to forget when they go to work for a large company. The cab handles 1000 watts and covers a greater range than other cabinets which is always good. I do feel sorry for small guys and pussies who can't lift much because it's huge, but that's what wheels were invented for.

Absolutely amazing tone. Has lots of headroom so you're not getting any bad distortion where the speakers are bottoming out. Handles a HEAVILY overdriven Ampeg pre/Mackie power amp set-up with ease. Play a Warmoth Explorer bass, a Fender Jazz and a Fender P-bass through it - all have Duncan pickups. Suits my style of southern metal perfectly!

As far as variety goes, I don't play much else besides blues, rock, and metal and it excels at all 3 of those.

Solid construction usually means it can take years of abuse. High power ratings usually mean your speakers won't blow anytime soon. This cab is both. Sorry if the cabinet doesn't sacrifice tone and reliability for weight.

Absolutely the best. Website is very informative and easy to navigate through with lots of cool pictures. Shawn's always quick to respond to emails and makes ya feel more like a friend than a customer.

Last cabinet I hope to buy. I've only been able to try out Ampeg, Mesa, and SWR Workingman cabinets and so far this is my favorite. Is there better? Nothing better but stuff that might be as good. Nothing in this price range though and I just don't have thousands of dollars to spend on Glockenklang and other high end stuff.

Anything I wish it had? Not really. Solid construction, high power rating, good tone, and WHEELS. I'd say it has everything I need.

148lbs for a 410 speaker haha. no way
eden make the same power with 89lbs

the db is not enough.

he have break my suspentio on my car

The cabinet was made 2-3 years ago in the middle of my tour with Halford. I'm a true rock bass player (McCartney, Butler, Daisley, etc.), and to have the room (low/high end) to roam, is a dream come true. I've used Mesa/Ampeg cabs my whole life and to have the power and durability of the Basson cab in my back pocket, is essential to my travels.

I've have a very heavy style of playing, so it's nice to have the super-low end available when needed.

Since I'm on the road quite a bit, normal 'wear and tear' will happen. Since I'm not too concerned with aesthetics, as long as the speakers are in tact and function properly, I'm very happy. As I said before, I've used Mesa for a tour and it was a question of how many speakers I'd blow a night, rather than if I'd blow any. With Basson, I don't have to worry about that.

The customer support is second to none--after dealing "Primadonna" companies my whole career, it's so refreshing to work with people who actually care about their customers and endorsees.

Overall, the quality of the product is a '10 +' I highly recommended them to anyone looking for an alternative to the more mainstream brands.

The frequency response on this bad boy is amazing! I use a 5-string Warwick Vampyre SN downtuned a step & 1/2 and this thing delivers! You can switch the high freq. horn on an off, and the power handling of 1000 Watts is just what I needed for my SVT 4-Pro.

THis is perfect for my style of music. I play heavy rock, and our music is very bass driven so I need to stick out over the mix. This bad ass cab kicks serious ass!

I just bought it, but I believe I will have it for many years to come. It is built like a bloody tank! Super heavy duty casters came with it to make moving it easier. It is heavy, but thats because the speakers are 200 onces each. no other maker does that. WAY better than all those other boutique cabs and at a fraction of the cost

The best! Shawn worked with me through every step of the purchase. I live in FL and it shipped from California, and he helped me get the best price for shipping, even took some of the cost of the shipping off! No other company i have ever dealt with has been like this

I have been playing bass for 14 years. I run a Warwick Vampyre SN, and an Ibanez BTB through an Ampeg SVT 4-Pro. This cab replaced the Ampeg SVT810E that I had, and I am glad! a bit more than 1/2 the size of the 810, but with wawy bigger sound. If you are looking to buy the best, get a Basson.

I'm playing two B410B cabs.I play hard stuff and dig the switchable horn alot(I don't switch it off though).I was using a bi-amp system with a sub and 2-10's on each side of the stage and now I use a 4-10 on each side .These cabs have a better low response than I've come across , even after building my own for that need, and the highs I get with the horn let me cut through the heavy distortion without having to increase volume unnecessarily.At 1000 watts rms and 2000 watts peak these 4-10's surpass the most poular 8-10's(trace,ampeg,SWR, etc.)but they are probably just as heavy too! and that could be a problem for some sissies .They stay as clean as you want them to. I send dist. and many other effects through mine in addition to my clean patches and don't get anything I don't want. It's like these cats re-invented the wheel .Lookfor these cabs!

I'm using ESP basses with EMG DC's

Positively and no . Ive had them 5-6 months

They are awsome people. I found them because I was looking for hardware for my own cabs . They sent me what I couldn't find elsewhere and recommended I look at their stuff . Now I play their stuff and the other cabs have gone bye-bye.

Ive been playing 20 years or so' perfoming with bands for 15. I power them with 2 QSC PLX 1602's and use a digitech pre-amp/effects prcessor.I've tried many things and play these . Nothing else gives this kind of value for this kind of investment .

Before I even start, I just want to make it known that this is a somewhat biased opinion. I'm endorsed by Basson Sound, but I just wanted to let you guys know what a great cabinet this is & that before you try the others, you have to give Basson a shot. The cab is a straight forward 4x10 bass cab with a piezo tweeter (switchable to on or off by a handy switch on the side, not the back). What I love about it is that it handles a BOOOOMMMMIIIINNNGGGG 1000 watts rms. I run an Eden WT-600 Hybrid bass amp through it & it sounds phenominal.

This cab totally suits my style. I'm in an angry speed rapcore band ( please check us out at www.drchunk.com ) & the bottom end on this thing is endless. My bass is an ESP Viper 304 (loved it so much, I got 2 of them) & we tune to C#. It just screams terror on every strum.

This thing is way reliable, & ungodly heavy. I had to put it in my van last night & almost broke my back. No ghetto particle board here fellas, this sucker is a brick.

I just got back from there office (only 14 miles away, another thing I love) & Shawn, Victor & the hard working boys of Basson hooked me up. Some of the cawlking around my speakers had come loose & I did manage to blow one speaker because of it. I called Shawn & he told me to bring it down, which I did. Ready for this. I bring my bass also & they have me plug in to one of there GK 1001RB heads. I start strumming away (pick player, I know I know) & bamm, there is the noise. Great, i'm not losing my mind. Oh, I forgot to say, Shawn, Victor (the president of Basson) & there two cab builders are all there listening, with ohm meters hooked up & everything. They figured out the problem & I will be picking my cab up tomorrow. Harmony Central should have 11's for this kind of customer service, cause I didn't expect this kind of treatment, even though i'm endorsed.

What more can I say, this is hands down, the best company I've ever dealt with in my musical career. You got to believe me on this. Please e'mail me if you would like more information. I cant say enough good things about Basson Sound as a company or Basson Sound as equipment.