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I'm considering a new rig for my '06 4003. I've settled on three portable setups.
1. Eden Metro DC210XLT 2x10 combo amp

2. Eden DC112XLT Combo with an additional D112XLT cabinet

3. Eden WT550B with a D210XST cabinet.

The Metro seems to be the best value of power, portability and expandability. Followed by the DC112XT and the expansion cabinet (lowest power of the three, though). The sound I liked the best however was the amp and D210XST.

Now I now you'll all say "Hey dummy, go with the one you think sounds the best!" The problem is the salesman, a bass player himself, and Eden's website states that the XLT enclosures are built mid heavy on purpose to cut through the mix whereas the XST is flatter with a lower bottom end. I only listened to the stuff in a quiet store. My already brassy 4003 sounded better on the XST to me but I'm worried I won't "cut through" in a live performance.

Anyone out there use these components with a LOUD guitarist, a crazy keyboardist and a big kitted drummer playing prog rock?

If your band is loud, you are probably better off with the XLT. Does the store you will be purchasing from have a good returm / exchange policy? Maybe they will let you test drive the XST with your band and let you do an exchange within an allotted period of time for the XLT if the XST is not cutting it, as long as you keep the amp in new condition.

Actually, we're just putting things together now. We haven't even had our first practice. I sold my practice amp on eBay last week so I need something to use as we form then morph into something that can do gigs. It may be 6 months before I find out I made the right decision.

I was hoping for someone who has been down a similar road to share their experience with this gear.

its better to buy "too loud" than "not loud enough".

IMHO

Maybe Bill Henshell will chime in. He knows a thing or two about Eden amps. What he does not know he can certainly find out.

Cream City Music has a demo DC210XLT for a a very good price. I'm thinking of going with that and scoring a D210XST as an extension cabinet later.

I'm a pick style bassist with an aggressive attack. The tone controls on the Metro are pretty versitle. I could calm down the upper mids a bit in practice then let'm hang out live.