Bugera BXD15 1 x 15-inch 1000-watt Bass Combo Amp with Compressor

Bugera BXD15 1 x 15-inch 1000-watt Bass Combo Amp with Compressor Reviews
Huge on portable power, the Bugera BXD15A bass combo amp rocks 1,000 watts of high-efficiency Class D power. The preamp is driven by MOSFET technology, which imparts a classic tube warmth to your tone. And since it's a combo, getting the gig should be no problem, as your power and the 15" Turbosound speaker are joined together in an easy-to-move package.When you're at the gig, the footswitchable FX loop simplifies your onstage setup, and the dedicated balanced DI makes it easy to connect to the soundboard. And this just scratches the surface of the Bugera BXD15A bass combo amp's features!
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ACCOMPLISHED
My husband has been a musician since he could walk, receiving a drum set as a toddler. He went to music school and started playing in bands as a young teenager. We moved from Germany in 2020 and we had to leave his amp behind. We are so happy that God has allowed us to mark this long hoped for and much needed item as ACCOMPLISHED for his 60th Birthday!! HE LOVES IT!! Great sound!! Thank you
Small Form Factor, HUGE Sound
Buguera bxd15 1000watt
Excellent with Babybass
It stopped working suddenly after a while
Make sure you get some type of insurance for this amp because there's a good change it can just stop working on you
Dynamite in a small package
I have had mine for a few years and its never let me down! I play pretty much every weekend. Pretty powerful and excellent tone with plenty of options. Great amp for the money.
Disappointing
Amp is great for the price - I've used this amp twice and the DO did not work last night and I had to mic it.
What a Punch
upgraded from a 100 watt fender rumble what a difference Lot more versable sound and LOT louder.Only reason 4stars is no headphone input.Can live with that for the price One hell of a amp
Cant ask for a better company to do business with
TY Sweetwater
Loved the tone til it quit
I played mine 5_6 times and it quit , can't get it repaired
Excellent product
I will be back to purchase another of the same product as I received sometime this year thank you and have a good year for 2023 best regards Mitchell Wayne Poyourow
A C E PLAYS BASS
SOUNDS VERY GOOD ! EXTREMLY VARIABLE MID-RANGE CROSS OVER & COMPRESSOR ! LOTTA SOUND CHOICES I.E.: ULTRA LOW -
ULTRA HIGH - dB CHANGE - INSTUMENT INPUT GAIN - & MASTER GAIN ! NICE 15 " ALUMINUM CONE IF YOU NEED 'SNAP ' - - I AM
SUPRISED NO OTHER BASS AMP MANUFACTURER HASN'T COME UP WITH THIS KIND OF 'WORKING MUSICIANS ' PORTABLE RIG
BEFORE ! PRETTY CLOSE TO MY RACK - WITHOUT LUGGING THE BULK ! !
Not for me
I wanted to love this, but it seemed to distort at low volumes. I wouldn't recommend this for 'active' settings on the bass. It couldn't handle the EMGs on my 5 string, even with the onboard compressor. Of course, Sweetwater rocks & accepted my return of the Bugera. The 2 stars are, discretely, for the product; 5 starts for Sweetwater!
Bang for you buck
Bought this a few months ago, and have used it on about a dozen gigs. Its continuous rating is nowhere near the 1000W rating, but it sure is loud and sounds great. I'd put it volume-wise in with the 500W range combo amps. That aside, for playing small- to medium-sized clubs, it's plenty. Keeps up well with a drummer and lead guitar. Sound is superb throughout the range, and I really like the onboard compressor- no hiss or noise out of it. It's a little on the heavy side, and the tilt-back design can make it cumbersome to carry. I'm going to add some flush mount lift handles to the sides so I can carry with both arms. If you're looking for power on a budget, this is it.
Speaker blew
After only have this amp for about 2 months the speaker started making a terrible noise. I'm pretty sure it was blown. Sweetwater was nice enough to let me return it and get a Fender Rumble.
great sound and easy to carry
Since I have my Bugera I cant complain. The power and clear crisp sound that comes out is incredible. Ive had a gig for 500plus and you would have thought I had brought more gear. Clear concise plenty of punch
Bugera bass amp
Plenty of power, good tone
Best deal on a Bass Combo Amp
If you thinking about buying one of these Combo amps, stop thinking and buy it. When I was testing this out my wife keeps saying it shakes the house.
Probably can be compared with Fender Rumble 500, but seems clearer to me, less distortion at high volumes. And I love the little extra bite the aluminum speaker gives it. The only reason I returned this Is I am going to have to play some larger venues, and outdoor stuff. I exchanged it for the Bugera 2000 watt head, and a mixer bag for it. If we were just doing clubs, I would have kept the combo amp.
This is great cost effective gear, and of course Sweetwater is the best. Allowing me to exchange this without any problems.
Great value! Great sound!
It is great! I had been using a 60W 12" guitar amp or into a direct board for bass, but it is so nice to have a big fat 15" speaker to rattle the doors and windows. The wattage is more than enough, but I would not see it as 1kW (thankfully since it would not be playable indoors). Great sounds and sufficient controls. Really enjoying the bass now. Also, the price is fantastic!
250 WATTS RMS (SPANISH)
ESTA BOCINA + AMPLIFICADOR SUENA BIEN, TIENE MUCHAS OPCIONES PERO NO LO RECOMIENDO PARA EVENTOS EN VIVO. LOS 1000 WATTS QUE TIENE ES EL PODER MAXIMO QUE PUEDE DAR PERO EL PODER CONSTANTE SON DE 250 WATTS. QUE SON SUFICIENTES PARA ENSAYOS MAS NO PARA UN EVENTO. GRACIAS A IRVIN EL MANAGER DE VENTAS PUDE CAMBIAR EL MIO POR UN MAS FUERTE FENDER RUMBLE 800. LO QUE NECESITEN CON EL PRESUPUESTO QUE TENGAN IRVIN ES EL CHAVO QUE PUEDE HACERLO POSSIBLE.
250 WATTS RMS
AMP IS GOOD FOR AT HOME PRACTICE WOULD NOT RECOMMENED FOR ANY GIGS BUT SMALLER GET TOGETHERS. AMP IS HAS ALOT OF FEATURES AND DOES SOUND GOOD BUT NOT FOR LIVE PERFORMANCES ITS 1000 PEAK POWER IS ONLY DOING 250 TRUE POWER. TRADING IT IN FOR A FENDER RUMBLE 800. SPECIAL SHOUT OUT TO IRVIN THE SALES MANAGER @ SWEET(h20) FOR MAKING THIS ALL HAPPEN. FIRST TIME BUYING ONLINE AND IM VERY PLEASED IT WAS WITH SWEETWATER DEF. GOING TO BUY FROM HERE AGAIN.
Best combo ever
I bought one a couple of months ago. I began to wonder how two would sound. I bought the second one and couldn't believe how good it sounded. Pound for pound it blows away my Eden and Mesa gear. Two will fit in my compact car with ease. My only negative is it needs a second handle to make it less awkward to carry. So I installed a second carry handle problem solved. If you are thinking about one of these don't hesitate you will be surprised.
Wow..
Fantastic amp with a big punch for its size, absolutely love how loud and consistent this amp sounds cranked up or not, tried it on multiple basses and pedals for different genres and sounded bada$$ , best budget amp on the market without a doubt!!
I love my sound!!
I researched a lot before buying an amp. I must say the YouTube videos demoing this unit do not do it justice. The specs and design outweighed that in my mind, so I took the leap. So glad!! I have a sort of aggressive tone (think Geddy Lee without the distort) and this unit actually helps me achieve my ideal sound. This and my new TC Electronic Plethora X5 make me sound and feel the I have in over 40 years of bass playing!! Tip of the hat to my sales engineer, Evan. Thanks for everything, brother!!
The best combo for every penny you can pay
Super fun and very awesome loud and fine sound with all the bells and whistles to fine tune your bass guitar to play in a loud band on stage for a small venue, as a monitor on bigger venues, studio or just basement jamming. Just perfect for a budget demanding enthusiastic bass guitar player that can take the gear every where Without mussels and space demanding. It claim max peak power at 1000 watts but is capable to go at 500 watts sustained and your neighbors can tell. If you are looking for a sustained 1000 watts should look after a stack gear and pay 3 times more. But if you want to simplify and stay efficient this is you best choice.
Girth with definition. I got the Acoustic 360 sound I wanted.
It's ridiculous
Only throwing this out there because I was shocked. Plenty loud it was meant to be a practice amp.im not kidding it sounds really simmilar to my ampeg pro 4. Which is still my favorite. Crazy close. Seriously I can't beleive it. Give it a try it's good stuff
Combo amp
Great amp.
Great amp
Very good bass amp , I play a 5 string & it handles the deep bass would buy again if needed,especially from sweetwater
Big sound in a small package!
I'm very impressed with the overall appearance of this amp. But, when I plugged it in I was even more amazed at the tone and volume from such a small package. I play a six string bass and, when I played the B string I was getting a little distortion But, when I added just a little compression it took that distortion right out and my B string sounds amazing. I am very happy with the overall tone I'm getting from this amp. I have a preamp pedal but I don't feel the need to use it because of the Great tone quality I'm getting without it! I love the aux input feature where I can plug in my iPhone and play songs and practice with them. Would recommend this to all my bass player friends!
Bugera BXD15A
Bought this for rehearsal. I was a little apprehensive as my luck with both Bugera and Behringer is not the best. But this thing rocks I am going to use it at a small event this weekend. So far the sound is not bad no problems keeping up with the band. My only complaint is that the shape makes it a awkward to carry. I put a handle on the lower angle on the back and it is a breeze to carry. I tried the Fender and Ampeg amps but was not impressed. It will never replace my Eden stuff but great so far a small practice amp with plenty of power.
Great combo amp!
Plenty of power, and warmer sound than you'd expect from an aluminum cone. Only thing that would improve it would be handles on the sides because it can be awkward to move or carry otherwise.
Bugera kicks a__
Got this amp to replace my 30+ year old Hartke 1410 combo amp. Fell in love with the sound immediately. Great sound and capabilities for an amp this size and price.
If you're hesitating on buying, DON'T. You will be happy when you plug in to this small moznster
Excellent amp
Fast delivery and grate product. Sound nice.
Bxd15a with line 6 spiderjam
First let me say when I got the bugera thought I wasn't working I never had a amp that the gain went from 0 so at 0 on the gain you get nothing lol.so der on that. This amp is the balls the sound with the bass and volume is awesome I have it hooked up with a line 6 spiderman another awesome amp the rca out the the spider into the rca in on the bxd15a with a aby switch box just one hell of a rig now wish I had it years ago yeah very happy with the bugera very good tone still havnt had it all the way to 10 not sure if my windows will take that looked at the price you could get 2 of these for what others are asking for one. Oh and as far as the 1000 watt thing it has a 250 watt 4 ohm 15 inch peaker that gives 123 db at one meter class D so good on power usage
Greatest sounding and very durable light amps and speakers, I ve ever come across for the price!
Blown away
This Bugera amp is all it says it is. Compact, light weight and very powerful.
You are unlimited in adjustment for tonal preference. I highly recommend this
combo amplifier.
Revised Review. A must buy!
This a really great amp. My previous review complained about the DI not working. Must have been a lemon because my new one works fine. I love the tones that I can get from this amp with my P Basses. The aluminum speaker does not distort at all and has a nice zingy presence that cuts through the mix. I also own a Fender Rumble 500 combo and the Bugera can easily keep up with the Rumble. With my drop tuned P bass the Rumble combo will distort. The Bugera will not distort even at high volumes. The Bugera has become my main amp now and I'm really impressed with the tone and volume of the amp. This amp can get insanely loud and sounds better than amps twice the price. Yes the amp is a little heavy by 2021 standards and it's carpeted, but for the price you can't beat it. It's a must buy!
Beautiful amp
Light weight, smooth clean sound and, has a powerful punch. (Note: active bass needs -15d button in use to prevent clipping)
Beast
I needed an inexpensive bass amp...what I got was a pleasant surprise. This thing is a beast that is comfortable at practice and for gigging. For the money invested, you seriously can not go wrong.
Bass amps
When I bought this bugera amp I was hesitant if I had made a right purchase, so I called sweetwater and asked if I could return it. They said no problem at all just send it back for full refund. When I item arrived I was curious if this amp was all the hype it was intended to be. In my surprise it was all I expected and more.. This amp was well worth the money I spent and it really performs like advertised!..Sure enough don't judge a book by its cover...Bugera BXD15A..highly recommend!!
This is definitely a very good amp
Honestly I love it because it sounds really nice and I can play whatever kind of music I want on it and it still sounds good
Not 1000 watts
This is nothing more than an overpriced practice combo. I practice with it at about 1/3 volume and it clips every power chord played. At best 200w RMS and no external speaker output. All that said I do like the various tones I get from it although it is irrelevant because it is as I said suitable for nothing more than practice at home.
Amazing Amp!!!
Great amp
I"ve had this amp for about a week now. You can get many tones out of it. I play a Fender P bass and a Hofner bass thru it and they both sound really good thru this amp. The amp is plenty loud enough, that"s for sure. It"s a little heavy for its size, but not really an issue for a guy with a bad back like me. I think for the money this would be hard to beat. If you want something that sounds great and loud enough that you can hear yourself over the rest of the band, I recommend this amp.
Great Bass Amp
First of all. I bought the Bugera BXD15A on Sunday, and it was at my house on Tuesday. That was with free shipping.. In the packing was sweet treats and a very thick catalog..
I love the sound of this Amplifier.. It has the very Deep End Bass Sound that I desire.. It is a nice looking Amplifier and is not to Heavy. Several People have said that it isn't really 1000 watts.. I don't know about that.. But I know that I just turned the Gain up about half way. Then the Master Volume about a quarter up.. The pictures on my wall were vibrating. It's plenty loud enough for me.. I'm glad that I bought it..
Bugera BDX15
I am usually very skeptical about cheap priced combo amps, but I saw a lot of good reviews, and decided to try it. I am not disappointed! My American Fender Deluxe Jazz Bass sounds fantastic through this amp! Lots of power! Great amp for so little money!
Bugera BDX15
I am usually very skeptical about cheap priced combo amps, but I saw a lot of good reviews, and decided to try it. I am not disappointed! My American Fender Deluxe Jazz Bass sounds fantastic through this amp! Lots of power! Great amp for so little money!
The Pope Approves
Pope Of Reno/Tahoe here. And I know I will get laughed at for this Bugera. Until I fire it up and peeps shut up. I love mid range, this beast has it. A few babies in this review section just don't get it. I've named it Dragon's Breath because it it blows pure blue fire. Heat. If you are using this amp for practice you should rethink your life, donate it to a person who needs it and get a 50 watt. I'm just a humble Pope, put this amp has changed my life. Thanks to Colton for helping out!
Great Combo Bass Amo
This Amp is amazing, I bought it for smaller gigs and the Trio's that I'm in it held up to 5 piece rock band in in also...
Bugera is Boss
It's a 46 pound keg of dynamite that packs plenty of punch. The low phat end is clean with the clarity of a piano string when playing the B and E strings. The mids have sweet round tones with plenty of definition. The highs are crisp and easy to shape with the treble and ultra high control knobs. Tightening up and rounding out tone is a beauty using the onboard compression button and dial. I use this unit for contemporary jazz, rock and R& B. I can't believe how easily I can dial up studio tone and power in a combo bass amp. The kickback feature is a plus for those intimate in yo face bass moments.
BUY IT....NOW
I needed a new bass combo which carried a lot of power without the muddiness of many.. " so called power amps". Everything you will need for any contemporary or old bass guitar. If your instrument has active or passive electronics , including the double bass, playing at high volumes did not hinder the clarity of tones....
Bugera BDX 15A
Looking for my first bass amp really wanted the Ashdown but the wait for stock was too long. After much research I choose the Bugera BDX 15A. This is a great sounding amp perfect for in home practice or small gigs. It arrived well packed and in perfect condition. The 1000 watt rating is a bit miss leading I would rate this in the 150 - 200 watt RMS category perfect for in home practice and small venues. There are many options for adjusting tone and after a few days of experimenting I was able to dial in a real clean thumping sound. You would be hard pressed to find a better amp in this price range. The amp sounds good at low volumes but can rattle the windows when turned up. A good value for the money. Under the same circumstances zi would buy it again no questions asked.
Great Amp, but has QC issues!
I bought this amp to replace my GK MB500 Head and Mesa/Boogie 2x10 cab. I really like the tone and controls on the amp. I also love the kickback feature on this amp. The amp feels very sturdy and has a very nice compressor. Now the bad news..... I brought the amp to my first gig the other day. I plugged in the XLR cable to the amps DI and got a horrible cracking noise. We changed the XLR cable and it still was crackling. Luckily, the venue had a DI that could plug into. The amp sounded great during the gig, but I question Bugera's internal build quality. I sent it back to Sweetwater (no problems with Sweetwater! Great as always!) and I am now waiting on a Hartke KB15. Hopefully I will have no DI issues.
Surprisingly Awesome
Amazing Sound!!
Out of the box straight to the stage and the bass player was amazed!! So simple.......set it and Jam!!!
IMPRESSIVE !
I've never owned an amp that had this kind of power coming out of a 15 inch speaker ! Just had this sucker for a few days, and I am stoked. Can't wait to get with the praise team next weekend. Oh yea, thanks for the candy !
Does the Job for me
So far, so good. I have used this Bugera BXD15A in our church service the past 2 weeks and it has performed just fine. I haven't needed to push the volume levels for the type of music we play, but it has provided all the volume and clarity I have needed it to provide. The tone has been very good as well. I love having a mute button to use between songs and during prayer time. That really helps to avoid unnecessary noise during the service. Thanks Sweetwater and thanks Bugera.
Mind blowing!
This little amp is a large package in a small package!Extremely low,incredibily clear and high!This is my go to amp out of my other 3 higher priced ones!
Bass Bugera amp
Im very impressed with this amp, I purchased it for my practice sessions but I have use it during a couple of gigs already. So far so good, Im totally satisfied, thanks once again to mr Ken Davis.
Bugera Boogie
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