Bergantino Audio Systems

Posted on May 11, 2007

“ Recently purchased the HT/EX112 rig. WOW! These cabs are possibly the most defined, punchy and overall great sounding cabs I have ever tried! Couldn't believe the volume coming from such a small rig. Even at low volumes, everything is so clean and full. I have never heard my higher notes like this before! Of all the cabs I had previously tried I discovered that the higher notes on the bass seemed to die away and did not sustain very well. This is simply not the case with the Bergs. Massive, punchy, clean and even tone. Just awesome. I congratulate Jim and Collegues on these products. Simply amazing! ”

Alistair

Posted on May 17, 2007

“ Hi everybody and Jim. I bought one of the Bergie's, HT322 and it sounds great, I run it with a Mo'bass and I don't have to put much volume to sound good. Actually I just have one "complaint", I'm a church kind of guy and I dont gig that much and even though I've got my horn tweeter blown away and I'm about to buy the replacement or the repair kit. Anyway, thanks for the cabinet and keep up the good work. ”

Carlos Rizzon

Posted on June 3, 2007

“ I just got back from Willies in St. Paul, MN. I spent literally two hours playing through your NV610. I brought my Mesa Bass 400 (non-plus) and used their assortment of basses. '60 Jazz, '58 Precision, New Jazzes, and a Ric'. WOW! Your recommendation was right. Tube amps SMOKE through this cab. The tube OD is more tight and defined through the 610 than the 322. If I get the gig I'm hopin to land, the next 4 months will be filled with tone bliss! GREAT STUFF JIM! ”

Tom Kelly - Minneapolis, MN

Posted on June 3, 2007

“ After hearing about these cabs from another Bassist, who insisted that I come to his studio to hear in person, how great this tone was, I was sold on the product. The most difficult thing we had to do was decide on a configuration. I've been using a Trace Elliot head through an Eden 4 X 10 and a single 15" for larger rooms/outdoor stages. After an hour and half purchased the IP212, using the Trace head as a pre-amp to bring up the highs for the smaller rooms. Took it out today on a sound stage for a rehearsal and the players, (100 years experience combined) swore it was the best Bass tone they had ever heard. Keep up the great work, fan for life. ”

Bruce Crossley - "Ayanna & the Exiles"
San Diego, California

Posted on June 4, 2007

“ Hi Jim, Just wanted to let you know that after checking out the IP112+EX112 stack, I was totally sold on it! Whatever you put in that IP112 works like a charm, the combination of the sound (exactly the sound I hear in my head) and the portability of the stack, is nothing short of amazing. Dave Beasley of the Groove Shoppe and myself were laughing at how ridiculously loud the stack was with no distortion whatsoever. Thanks for making it possible to have a bass rig that does not kill my back, and sounds like it's the size of a refrigerator....pure genius! I was wondering if you have any recommendations as far as a suitable preamp? Right now, I'm using my very compact Raven Labs preamp, and it sounds great, but is lacking a low impedance output for the house mix. Jim, you make a really fine product, I look forward to shocking a few people with this rig! ”

Thanks, Chuck

Posted on June 7, 2007

“ Well Jim, I went back to Willies the next day and traded my HT-322 in for the NV610. I'm glad I did, my rig sounds great! I also had the chance to try the IP112 along with both the HT112, IP112, and even my traded HT-322! As far as my next "Clean" powered rig, I know exactly where I will be going. It's a great time to be a bass player! ”

Tom Kelly - Minneapolis, MN

Posted on June 23, 2007

“ Hello, I have purchase two HT212 cabs for backline of our PA system. We run the keyboards, electronic drums and bass guitar through this rig. Awesome sound. We use a Crest CA9 power amp and Demeter HBP1 pre for the bass. The bass is a MTD735-24 and this rig handles every bit of the frequecies played through it. You could definitely sell these speakers as highend PA system speakers too. Thanks and keep up the great work, bless ya. ”

John Hyman-Bowie, Maryland

Posted on July 9, 2007

“ Well, I'm not sure what I can add that hasn't been said over and over. I've been trying to get a rig that would do full justice to my Alembic Rouge 5 string for about 3 & 1/2 years. My approach has been pretty much "buy 1 or 2 of everything and see what sounds best". I don]t even believe the collection of bass amps and cabs that are all over my band\'s studio and my home studio (and 2 or 3 closets). When I discovered Aguilar's 112 cabinet a few months back, I thought I'd died and gone to heaven. All that sound and not much weight. Then I bought a Bergy HT-112 last week from Guitar-X here in Denver and ran the two together with a Thunderfunk 550 for a weekend gig and I joined the ranks of the Bergantino cult. Although the Aggie 112 is still an excellent speaker, it couldn't match the Bergantino 112 in any respect, especially the amazing clarity. All I want to know is, where were these speakers back in the '70s and '80s when I hauled a dual SVT rig around for 12 years and played 2 to 5 nights a week? Now it's off to eBay to sell most of the stuff I've collected and buy more Bergantino cabinets. I've been playing since the '60s and my equipment search is over. For those wanting to know what to drive their Bergie's with (and can't afford a Walter Woods) try the Thunderfunk 550. It's amazing as well. ”

"Zeke" Adams - Denver, Colorado

Posted on July 15, 2007

“ I posted on 03/18/05 regarding my NV215. Since then I purchased the NV425, and I get to wire both of them to my Aguilar DB750 on occasion. It is rather beholding standing in front of 3-10s and 3-15s at 2 Ohms through one of Aguilar's best amps ever... especially cabinets designed by Mr. Bergantino. I can keep the volume relatively low, and I still move a huge volume of air. Simply amazing! BTW... glad to see the NV610 and NV215 back on the market, Jim. I was one of those who was surprised you took the NV series into hibernation in the first place. I'm considering adding the NV610 to my collection... ”

Posted on July 27, 2007

“ Tal Wilkenfeld's sound is superb. She uses Bergantino. Must be goood. ”

Posted on July 30, 2007

“ Good day Jim. I must take this opportunity to thank you. Just recieved my first two Bergantino cabinets and they are the most responsive, articulate and smooth sounding cabinets I have ever heard. My set up includes an HT112 and HT122S. Most trypically I am having to battle the low end rumble created by a PA with dual 18's on each side. Your cabinets have "NO" problem cutting thru. They also respond evenly throughout all frequencies. I can finally hear all the stuff I was doing that other cabinets couldn't articulate. Flat out, I love my "Berg's"! And... all this huge sound... fits on the front seat of my 2 door Saturn coupe. Haha. Finally a bass cabinet that sounds like "butta" and isn't insanely obtuse. Thank you, Jim. ”

Posted on Aug. 19, 2007

“ I've played the HS4x10 now for a week and holy crap! The cab stays clear at high volumes not to mention its freak'n loud! For instance I played our show and was could hear me more than fine (we are loud!) and the next band pulls up the notorious ampeg 8x10 cab only to realize my cab hands down has a better sound and more presence! I've been searching for over two months for something to bring the sound I want to the table. Thank you Bergantino. My only problem is I couldn't buy two of them... give it time though. An HS8x10 would be untouchable!!! ”

the newest Bergantino fan -Travis Loudin of colorandlight

Posted on Aug. 28, 2007

“ EX112 massive, focused sound from such a small cab perfect for the upright, it sings. ”

Thanks, Stephan

Posted on Aug. 28, 2007

“ I just picked up a Sick Tolex NV215 to match with my Aguilar DB750. This combo is Dubtastic. I am always changing my gear but one thing that never changes is that I use Bergantino Cabs!! ”

Thanks, One Love - Joey "SQUID" Lombardo

Posted on Sept. 5, 2007

“ Just read your statement about amps. Amen! I have been gigging with my IP-112/EX-112 combo steadily for the last year and absolutely love it. At a recent gig, I set up and was checking out my rig and the monitor engineer exclaimed "Now that's what a bass should SOUND like"...LOL! I gather the guy in the band before us didn't have a great tone. Anyway, thanks for the great rig, it rules on all gigs big or small. ”

Sincerely, Bob Burrows www.heatheredwardsband.com

Posted on Sept. 22, 2007

“ Jim, as I've come to expect what you promise.. you deliver. I've been using the IP310 for a month now, both in contemporary and jazz venues. This is by far the Cleanest, LOUDEST, most versatile sound that I have played on or performed with. I cannot say enough about this combination. I am presently playing two to three times a week, and regardless where I am playing this baby will cleanly dismantle the foundation if asked to! While I still love my HT 210's, they are defiantly staying home and the IP will be where I m playing. Thank you again for taking the time to talk with me, explain your thoughts, and offer suggestions. I cannot be any happier to be playing your IP cabinets. And everywhere I play the talk is Bergantino. ”

Best regards, Kraig Quisenberry, Seattle

Posted on Oct. 21, 2007

“ Jim the NV610 cab is amazing! I love mine to death! ROCK ON FROM PONTYPRIDD WALES!!!!!!!!!! ”

Posted on Nov. 22, 2007

“ I just played my first gig with my new IP112 and HT112 cab using a Demeter HBP preamp. Before I get lost in descriptive terms about tone and responsiveness, let me just say how impressed I am with the sheer volume. And not just volume, but clear, full range volume that didn't have the usual hot/dead spots...really amazing. The weight and portability are unbeatable and that goes along way in prolonging the career of working players like myself. I can safely say that all my club dates and church gigs can be covered using this rig. And now I'm not lifting anything over 45lbs. Now I want to qualify this by saying that I was hesitant to change my rig in the first place since I've been an avid HT322 player for a few years now. I might be premature in saying this after only 1 session, but this setup sounds and feels as good...no better than my HT322s. The EQ and DSP settings Jim has chosen are superb. I ran my preamp totally flat and the tone was wonderful. Okay, so we all know that Jim is a genius but the IP series changes everything. Easier to transport, fast setup, incredible tone and power, and the ability to hear all the subtle differences of different basses and preamps. I am hooked! ”

Posted on Dec. 20, 2007

“ Hey Jim, my NV425 has two years of heavy gigging on it now. Mated with a 2oo watt tube head it's the tone I've been looking for for over 30 years. I could not be more pleased with your product. Hope to keep using your cab until I'm to old to lift it. Thanks again. ”

Posted on Dec. 21, 2007

“ Hi all, I've a NV610 & man it's the BEST bass cab I've EVER heard AND I'm lucky enough to OWN it!!!! Fantastic cab! ”

Posted on Dec. 23, 2007

“ Hi Jim, have just got an HT112 from BassDirect here in the UK as I wanted to get back to a "12inch sound" after years of using 15"s. This box is awsome, tighter, truer and with a real fruitiness that I love. I don't mean that it's coloured because it isn't, but it has a clarity that I have never heard in any other cab. First time out I had to stop playing mid number just to see if my ears were playing tricks on me. I use a Marshall IBS (Integrated Bass System) 200 amp from about 20 years ago (even Marshall have forgotten about it) but it is making my '69 Precision sing like never before. The amp has upgraded (larger) power caps which help the bottom end potential no end. I now have as close as I have ever come to ultimate rig in 35 years of bass playing AND I can get it into the boot of a small hatch back! Roll on the day that I can afford the extension cab then watch me go. ”

With gratefull thanks, Chris Wynn - Wiltshire, UK