Members Vatican Posted June 7, 2006 Members Share Posted June 7, 2006 I think that octave up is not a healthy thing to listen to a lot of. I have somewhat similar feelings about ring mods on certain occasions, and flangers sometimes too, to a lesser extent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 68CUSTOMLESPAUL Posted June 7, 2006 Members Share Posted June 7, 2006 Any amp turned up past 2!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lanefair Posted June 7, 2006 Members Share Posted June 7, 2006 behringer amp > zvex super hardon > headphones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Narcosynthesis Posted June 7, 2006 Members Share Posted June 7, 2006 I would guess any effects boosting or emphasising the high end of the signal, as thats the bit of the spectrum that takes its toll quickest no effect will be bad for you without volume though, so while ring mods may put out horrible sounds and screetches, at an acceptable volume you should be fine, only when you are cranking up does it really become an issue David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Uma Floresta Posted June 7, 2006 Members Share Posted June 7, 2006 Any effect with headphones for any extended period of time! But yes, octave up exacerbates it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CustomGR Posted June 7, 2006 Members Share Posted June 7, 2006 delay.. you hear everything at least twice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vatican Posted June 7, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 7, 2006 Originally posted by Uma Floresta Any effect with headphones for any extended period of time! But yes, octave up exacerbates it. I don't see why headphones are necessarily worse. It's one thing if you're trying to hear headphones in a subway, but if you're at home, what's the difference between an amp and a set of headphones, assuming it is not loud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members angus_old Posted June 7, 2006 Members Share Posted June 7, 2006 parked wah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dZjupp Posted June 7, 2006 Members Share Posted June 7, 2006 plugging into something post 1985 that says DOD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hbar Posted June 7, 2006 Members Share Posted June 7, 2006 ring mod is the stupidest effect ever conceived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ultra.Fuzz Posted June 7, 2006 Members Share Posted June 7, 2006 Originally posted by Vatican I don't see why headphones are necessarily worse. It's one thing if you're trying to hear headphones in a subway, but if you're at home, what's the difference between an amp and a set of headphones, assuming it is not loud? I think headphones are worse because the sound goes straight to your ears, instead of being "treated" by the room and then "received" by the ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members angus_old Posted June 7, 2006 Members Share Posted June 7, 2006 Originally posted by Ultra.Fuzz I think headphones are worse because the sound goes straight to your ears instead of being "treated" by the room and then "received" by the ear. it's like a open vs. closed back cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ultra.Fuzz Posted June 7, 2006 Members Share Posted June 7, 2006 Originally posted by onbongos it's like a open vs. closed back cab Only that's attached to the sides of the head. Anyway, I guess any effect would make me go after an extended period of time. Octave up, flanger, ring modulator and (a lot of) reverb being first in the list followed by everything else (including distortion). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vatican Posted June 7, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 7, 2006 I find that some distortion, like overdrive, softens the sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vanguard Posted June 7, 2006 Members Share Posted June 7, 2006 super duper 2 in 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Uma Floresta Posted June 7, 2006 Members Share Posted June 7, 2006 Originally posted by Vatican I don't see why headphones are necessarily worse. It's one thing if you're trying to hear headphones in a subway, but if you're at home, what's the difference between an amp and a set of headphones, assuming it is not loud? I don't know, I just know that my ears are ringing again and I'm going to have to force myself not to play guitar (or to at least just do acoustic) and not listen to music for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members outstanding Posted June 7, 2006 Members Share Posted June 7, 2006 The last couple of times I plugged in my old russian big muff I have gotten sharp pain in my ears.wHENE i BEND DOWN TO FIDDLE W/THE KNOBS the angle just finds my ear drum and rapes it.I fn hate big muffs now.Anyone want mine?Its such a stale cold harsh piece of elephant dung.That what they should have called it,the russian s.c.h.p.o.e.d. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HuskerDude Posted June 7, 2006 Members Share Posted June 7, 2006 Don't get me wrong, I love them to death, but I'm also pretty certain you could kill someone with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hessian Posted June 7, 2006 Members Share Posted June 7, 2006 Originally posted by outstanding The last couple of times I plugged in my old russian big muff I have gotten sharp pain in my ears.wHENE i BEND DOWN TO FIDDLE W/THE KNOBS the angle just finds my ear drum and rapes it.I fn hate big muffs now.Anyone want mine?Its such a stale cold harsh piece of elephant dung.That what they should have called it,the russian s.c.h.p.o.e.d. Yeah, I'll take it. I won't even charge you for it, because I care about your ears. Ain't I sweet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members papa taco Posted June 7, 2006 Members Share Posted June 7, 2006 Originally posted by vanguard super duper 2 in 1 I quite like mine.Do you want to buy it though? I can't stomach having another Barbara Streissand pedal on my board. Yes, ZVex is a diva. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mumford Posted June 7, 2006 Members Share Posted June 7, 2006 Originally posted by papa taco I quite like mine. Stop talkin so crazy, baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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