Members Sheraton Posted January 4, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Originally Posted by Mesa/Kramer The only other comment i would make having owned a number of small headphone type amps, is that a 100% dry sound (no reverb/chorus etc) makes for a super bland uninspiring practice with headphones (as are the amplugs).I think you will get a lot more enjoyment using something that at least has some basic ambient effects and a little stereo chorus for a headphone setup. I can see your point. Interesting that the Vox Amplug Twin model has chorus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sheraton Posted January 4, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Originally Posted by Mesa/Kramer The only other comment i would make having owned a number of small headphone type amps, is that a 100% dry sound (no reverb/chorus etc) makes for a super bland uninspiring practice with headphones (as are the amplugs).I think you will get a lot more enjoyment using something that at least has some basic ambient effects and a little stereo chorus for a headphone setup. I can see your point. Interesting that the Vox Amplug Twin model has chorus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbh5150 Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Originally Posted by calclown Might be too expensive for what you want, but these are small and light and FULL of features. Metronome, beats, tuner, plus all kinds of effects. Need a small patch cable or adapter to plug into the guitar then you're set. I don't use mine much, but mostly cause I hate headphones.http://www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...FaGPPAodDFAAhw I have seen these as low as $79 new at GC... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cbh5150 Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Originally Posted by calclown Might be too expensive for what you want, but these are small and light and FULL of features. Metronome, beats, tuner, plus all kinds of effects. Need a small patch cable or adapter to plug into the guitar then you're set. I don't use mine much, but mostly cause I hate headphones.http://www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...FaGPPAodDFAAhw I have seen these as low as $79 new at GC... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 3volved Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Apparently GFS makes one as well:I have no idea how it sounds, but for $26 it's something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 3volved Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Apparently GFS makes one as well:I have no idea how it sounds, but for $26 it's something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Critical Ninja Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 I still use my old Johnson J-Station when I want to play through headphones, probably can pick one of these up real cheap nowadays... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Critical Ninja Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 I still use my old Johnson J-Station when I want to play through headphones, probably can pick one of these up real cheap nowadays... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sheraton Posted January 4, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 I just found this: http://www.voxamps.com/us/amphone/ It's called a Vox amPhone. It's essentially an amPlug on steroids built into headphones. Sounds pretty cool.HighlightsNew concept - headphones with built-in amPlug technology that allows you to obtain full-fledged guitar/bass sounds immediately.Headphones made by Audio-Technica, the trusted name in headphones.The headphone amp uses a new reactor circuit that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sheraton Posted January 4, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 I just found this: http://www.voxamps.com/us/amphone/ It's called a Vox amPhone. It's essentially an amPlug on steroids built into headphones. Sounds pretty cool.HighlightsNew concept - headphones with built-in amPlug technology that allows you to obtain full-fledged guitar/bass sounds immediately.Headphones made by Audio-Technica, the trusted name in headphones.The headphone amp uses a new reactor circuit that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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