Members Crappymonkey Posted January 13, 2009 Members Share Posted January 13, 2009 I'm going to be moving into an apartment in a couple of months and I don't think my neighbours would appreciate me blasting my 50 watt head . I have a Blackheart little giant (5watts) and it's still pretty loud when I dime the volume. I've seen a bunch of 1 watt amps available and was wondering how loud they would be through a 2x12 cab? Also, has anybody had any experience with the Zvex Nano Head, the Suprise Sound Rock Block, or the Bumbox Lead 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dewysoss Posted January 13, 2009 Members Share Posted January 13, 2009 Not loud enough for complaints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoredGuitarist7 Posted January 13, 2009 Members Share Posted January 13, 2009 Lol, not very loud. They break up pretty early too, and generally just don't sound too good. I'd recommend a attenuator for your Blackheart Little Giant. Weber Mini Mass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zygoat Posted January 13, 2009 Members Share Posted January 13, 2009 1 watt is still loud for apartments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoredGuitarist7 Posted January 13, 2009 Members Share Posted January 13, 2009 1 watt is still loud for apartments. Depends on what time you do it at, how tolerant your neighbors are, and how close together you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Exocaster Posted January 13, 2009 Members Share Posted January 13, 2009 How efficient are your speakers? There's your answer. You'll be a hell of a lot louder running into Eminence Wizards then you will, say, Greenbacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members the_bleeding Posted January 13, 2009 Members Share Posted January 13, 2009 depends on the speaker. with an eminence governor, i believe that would be 101dB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newholland Posted January 13, 2009 Members Share Posted January 13, 2009 [YOUTUBE][/YOUTUBE] i've played some 45 based hifi amps and some WE 421 based amps that were freakin LOUD with a 99+ db/w pair of speakers... but the killer ant runs off two 12ax7's, IIRC.. sounds pretty badass through a fullstack.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crappymonkey Posted January 13, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 13, 2009 I like early breakup so that's ok and the speakers in my 2x12 are WGS Veteran 30's. I could also use my Hiwatt 4x12 which has the original Fanes. I have a Hotplate but I don't like the sound of the Blackheart through it (I don't like the 3 watt mode either lol). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crappymonkey Posted January 13, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 13, 2009 i've played some 45 based hifi amps and some WE 421 based amps that were freakin LOUD with a 99+ db/w pair of speakers...but the killer ant runs off two 12ax7's, IIRC.. sounds pretty badass through a fullstack.. That was pretty cool. I saw the Killer ant but I don't like that it only has a volume knob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newholland Posted January 13, 2009 Members Share Posted January 13, 2009 That was pretty cool. I saw the Killer ant but I don't like that it only has a volume knob put an eq pedal on the floor... zoom zoom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crappymonkey Posted January 13, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 13, 2009 put an eq pedal on the floor... zoom zoom! True... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newholland Posted January 13, 2009 Members Share Posted January 13, 2009 True... plus.. it'd probably be more transparent than the eq they threw on any bitty amp anyhow, AND, you don't get a whole lot of tonal variation anyhow with that little wattage.. so set 'er and forget 'er.. just step on it when you warm up the amp! if yer anything like me.. once you hit the squashy tone you get once it's full bore, you won't want to turn it back down anyhow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stephan1980 Posted January 13, 2009 Members Share Posted January 13, 2009 50 Watt Amp: |---------------------------------------------------------------| 1 Watt amp: |-----| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newholland Posted January 13, 2009 Members Share Posted January 13, 2009 50 Watt Amp:|---------------------------------------------------------------|1 Watt amp:|-----| ah yeah, but 50 watt amp [-----] 1 watt amp [------------------------------------------------------------------------] those measure not penile size, but in fact, neighbor patience and acceptance. and also tone to volume ratio.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Exocaster Posted January 13, 2009 Members Share Posted January 13, 2009 the speakers in my 2x12 are WGS Veteran 30's. I could also use my Hiwatt 4x12 which has the original Fanes. Well, ok, your speakers aren't gonna knock the volume down any... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BuckshotJenkins Posted January 13, 2009 Members Share Posted January 13, 2009 When I moved into an apartment, I went out (or got online) and bought a Nano Head and an Avatar 1x12 with a Greenback. I even got a 16ohm one, because I thought I'd be a bit quieter. To be honest, it's still pretty damn loud, and I find myself keeping it turned down and using a TS to get some dirt...should have not gotten all excited about the tiny watt head thing, cause now that I got some songs ready to play, I gotta find an amp that I can use for jams/onstage. It does sound cool though. Still...damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members David E H Posted January 13, 2009 Members Share Posted January 13, 2009 How efficient are your speakers? There's your answer. You'll be a hell of a lot louder running into Eminence Wizards then you will, say, Greenbacks. That is your answer........and depending on speaker sizes and how many as well...... if you got a cabinet with just one inefficient 8" for the Blackheart, that would tone it down a lot. I couldn't believe the difference I heard with my little tube amp. The 12" was waaay louder than the 8". It may only have to do with speaker pressure though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newholland Posted January 13, 2009 Members Share Posted January 13, 2009 yeah-- paul klipsch-- the guy who created klipsch speakers- had a famous quote that what america needed was a GOOD 1 watt amp. mind you, that's when speakers were the size of end tables... much like a 412. it holds true for a LOT of things like PA and prosound drivers which are REALLY efficient.. as are most guit speakers. the {censored}ers are LOUD for most practice type scenarios... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nodachi Posted January 13, 2009 Members Share Posted January 13, 2009 this loud [_________] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sex Panther Posted January 13, 2009 Members Share Posted January 13, 2009 1 watt is still loud for apartments. I just had my DSL 50's master volume at 10 in my apartment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newholland Posted January 13, 2009 Members Share Posted January 13, 2009 but it's not really a stage amp though-- so would he need anything louder for apartment livin'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members firon Posted January 13, 2009 Members Share Posted January 13, 2009 According to this article, it's about 31% as loud as a 50 watt amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newholland Posted January 13, 2009 Members Share Posted January 13, 2009 I just had my DSL 50's master volume at 10 in my apartment. yeah, but yer a madman, and apparently have deaf neighbors, cause everyone in cleveland is old, and a browns fan.... :: EDIT: kidding kidding.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sex Panther Posted January 13, 2009 Members Share Posted January 13, 2009 yeah, but yer a madman, and apparently have deaf neighbors, cause everyone in cleveland is old, and a browns fan.... : : No, I just moved into my new apartment, no neighbors. It's next to my office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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