Reviewer Kevin Kelly
Manufacturer Acme Sound
Model Low B4
Price $625

Dimensions 23Wx26Hx16.5D
Wattage 700 watts continuous
Speaker(s) 4 10's, 5" mid-range and tweeter
EQ adjustable tweeter and mid-range

I've had two of these cabinets for eight months now and have had time to test them in more or less demanding performance situations. I play a custom Jazz-style bass through an Ampeg SVP preamp and one channel of a QSC PLX 3002 power amp into one B4 cabinet. For outdoors or large rooms I run one cabinet out of each channel of the amp. In rooms of various sizes with various acoustics I have been able to achieve studio quality tone virtually every time. This cabinet far exceeds anything I've used in 30+ years of constant gigging. They are relatively light and compact, built to last and they look good if that's important. Dealing with designer/builder Andy Lewis is a dream. This guy took the time to talk to me personally, and everything he said he would do, he did. And pronto. You can only buy them mail order, but Andy gives you a couple weeks to check them out, and if you don't like them (I can't imagine anyone not liking them( you send it back for a refund. The only way I will let loose of mine is if someone pries them from my lifeless hands. The cabinet comes in a 4 or 8-ohm version. Keep in mind that they are power hungry: I run 900 watts into mine and it sings. Absolutely no distortion, clipping or coloration, which may sound a bit weird for those who don't really like a flat response.


Construction 100%
Loudness 90%
Clarity 100%
Tone 100%
Size/Bulkiness 100%
Value 100%
Overall 100%

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