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“I've seen many reviews disparaging the Sumo 300 amp...”

written by wopanese on 29/07/2008

Good Points
4 stereo inputs and mic input. Makes it very simple to use as a soloist's pa, for keys, acoustic guitar, etc. Built in effects are decent if you do not have other options. 300Watts - definitely more powerful than other amps in this price range, and delivers full range sound. Pre-eq to de-emphasize mids... makes it easier for a keyboard to fit its sound in a band situation. Really cool blue-lit logo. Solid construction and nice flat top allows you to rest your drink on it while you play.

Bad Points
Pre-eq to de-emphasize mids... when working solo, it may require eq adjustment to prevent sound from being top and bottom heavy and mid light. Many people might not believe it has 300Watts (that may be because it is running 4 separate channels of stereo audio, however. It is definitely more powerful, however, than other amps in this price range.) It's big and heavy... (then again, it's solid).

General Comments
I've seen many reviews disparaging the Sumo 300 amp and I believe these people don't quite "get it". It does have 300 Watts. It really does. It is also running 4 channels of stereo audio. It certainly has more power than other amps in this price range. It is very convenient for use by solo artists, as it can be an "all-in-one" solution. The pre-eq thing - it drops the mids and emphasizes the bottom and top end. This is great for a keyboard sitting in a band... unfortunately, they should have made this an optional setting... or made note of it in the manual - as most people simply assumed it has no mid range.
Simply modify the eq settings and it's fine. It's also very handy, with it's built-in wheels and retractable handle, for lightweight use as a dolly - stack something on it and roll away. For an amp this heavy, it should be a requirement (and I wish other amp mfg's would take note of it).
All in all, it's a great amp and more than well worth the price.