New Henriksen Bud 6 vs. original Bud?

**Woody Sound** · 01-03-2021, 11:55 AM

Has anyone had a chance to compare the new Bud 6 with the original Bud? I noticed that they moved the sound port from the bottom to the front. I wonder if it's more directional, but more consistent in different placements.

**Stringswinger** · 01-03-2021, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by Woody Sound

Has anyone had a chance to compare the new Bud 6 with the original Bud? I noticed that they moved the sound port from the bottom to the front. I wonder if it's more directional, but more consistent in different placements.

They have not moved the port on the new Bud 6. In some of their online ads, they are showing a picture of a Bud 10 in the ad for a Bud 6. Not a wise marketing move IMO.

**Woody Sound** · 01-03-2021, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by Stringswinger

They have not moved the port on the new Bud 6. In some of their online ads, they are showing a picture of a Bud 10 in the ad for a Bud 6. Not a wise marketing move IMO.

Ah, you are right, thanks. BTW, be careful about buying a used one. Many ads for "The Bud 6" are actually for the old Bud.

**pingu** · 01-03-2021, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by Woody Sound;[URL="tel:1087867"

1087867[/URL]]Ah, you are right, thanks. BTW, be careful about buying a used one. Many ads for "The Bud 6" are actually for the old Bud.

what’s the difference ?
just interested , not buying one atmo

**Woody Sound** · 01-03-2021, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by pingu

what’s the difference ?
just interested , not buying one atmo

The new one is several lbs lighter, and has added features. OTTOMH, bluetooth.

**blue_lu** · 01-04-2021, 10:04 AM

The Bluetooth is great btw. Turn on a YouTube video by Mr. sunnybass ( free play along by an upright bass player without drums or anything else) or drumgenious and let the fun begin

**Stringswinger** · 01-04-2021, 02:17 PM

The original Bud can be recognized by the finned heat sink on the back. The new version (which does not have the heat sink) uses a class D power amp which runs cooler, makes the amp lighter and according to some, warms the tone.

**alltunes** · 03-25-2023, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by blue_lu

The Bluetooth is great btw. Turn on a YouTube video by Mr. sunnybass ( free play along by an upright bass player without drums or anything else) or drumgenious and let the fun begin

Never know what you are gonna find looking through old threads. The Mr. Sunnybass YT clips are great.

**omphalopsychos** · 03-25-2023, 11:33 AM

The new one sounds better. My first bud was the original Gen. It sounded very nasal and boxy to me and turned me off henriksen amps for a while. The speaker and cab haven't changed, so I think think the class d power amp is what improved the tone in addition to the weight.

oops didn’t realize this was an old thread.

**jazzgtrl4** · 03-25-2023, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by omphalopsychos

The new one sounds better. My first bud was the original Gen. It sounded very nasal and boxy to me and turned me off henriksen amps for a while. The speaker and cab haven't changed, so I think think the class d power amp is what improved the tone in addition to the weight.

oops didn’t realize this was an old thread.

agreed, i had the first gen and now the bud 6.