Orange Amplification Updates AD200 Bass Amp and OBC Bass Cabinets – No Treble
Orange Amplification has upgraded their AD200 bass head and speaker cabinets for 2025. Their flagship bass rig has been used for decades and some new updates show they’re planning to have bassists use it for decades more to come.
The company states first and foremost that the amp is designed on the premise that the best tone comes from the shortest signal path from your bass to your speaker. As such, the amp aims to faithfully retain the tone of your instrument.
One feature that continues in that vein is the addition of a clean switch, which gives the AD200 a broader frequency spectrum to dial into their amp.
“In addition, a brand new output transformer, with 3 inches of laminations, harnesses double the power at 30Hz, offering better response at low frequencies,” Orange writes. “Internal changes make the amp easier to service and maintain. Each output valve now has its own 12 turn bias pot, so unmatched valves can sit side by side.” They add that the amp is fitted with four KT88 tubes to push 200 watts of power, but it will run just as well on 6550s or a combination of the two.
Finally, the AD200 has a redesigned front panel reminiscent of Orange’s 1970s designs.
Orange updated its bass cabinet lineup with Celestion Pulse XL bass speakers in its OBC810C, OBC410HC, and OBC115C cabs. “he upgrade delivers a tight, punchy low-end with a warm mid-range that’s full of presence,” they write. “The premium build of these cabinets remains, delivering players, bands, and techs the road-worthy dependability they demand. In addition, the popular OBC410HC has been modified by removing one vertical partition and strengthening the horizontal one to be lighter and tighten up low-end response.”
The Orange AD200 is available now for $2,799 while the OBC810C, OBC410HC, and OBC115C cabs are available for $2,999, $1,599, and $999.
Orange Amplification AD200 Bass Amp Features:
| Features: Single channel, all-valve, inputs for active or passive basses, slave output |
| Controls (Right to Left): Gain, Clean Switch, Bass, Middle, Treble, Volume |
| Output Power: 200 Watts |
| Power amp Tubes: 4 x KT88 (note: 6550 Valves are also compatible) |
| Preamp Tubes: 2 x ECC83/12AX7 and 1 x ECC81/12AT7 |
| Unboxed Dimensions (W x H x D) 55 x 27 x 28.5 CM (21.65 x 10.63 x 11.22?) |
| Unboxed Weight 26 KG (57.32 lb) |
Orange Amplification OBC810C Bass Cabinet Features:
| Features: 18mm high density birch ply, 2 x parallel ¼” and Speakon input jacks, skid design feet, castors. |
| Power Handling: 1200 Watt |
| Speakers: 8 x Celestion Pulse XL 10.17 speakers |
| Impedance: 4 ohm |
| Unboxed Dimensions (W x H x D): 62.2 x 124.2 x 48.9 CM (24.49 x 48.9 x 19.25?) |
| Unboxed Weight: 76.1 KG (169.98 lb) |
Orange Amplification OBC410HC Bass Cabinet Features:
| Features: 18mm high density birch ply, 2 x parallel ¼” and Speakon input jacks, skid design feet, |
| Controls: Horn attenuator |
| Power Handling: 600 Watts |
| Speakers: 4 x Celestion Pulse XL 10.17, 1 x switchable high/low/off high-powered horn |
| Impedance:8 ohm |
| Unboxed Dimensions (W x H x D): 62.5 x 64 x 46.5 CM (24.61 x 25.2 x 18.31?) |
| Unboxed Weight: 40.85 Kg (90.06lbs) |
Orange Amplification OBC115C Bass Cabinet Features:
| Features: 18mm high density birch ply, 2 x parallel ¼” and Speakon input jacks, skid design feet, |
| Power Handling: 400 Watts |
| Speakers: 1 x Celestion Pulse XL 15.17 Speaker |
| Impedance: 8 ohm |
| Unboxed Dimensions (W x H x D): 63 x 52.5 x 46 CM (24.8 x 20.67 x 18.11?) |
| Unboxed Weight: 30.8 KG (67.9 lb) |
