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nope your wrong, especially with Marshalls cause their speakers are usually tuned to the heads and all Celestion. be it 70s/80s or greenbacks all have to break in, this whole video is deceiving
They all sounded great! The one that surprised me the most was the Wang's HD-15. I wasn't expecting it to sound as good as it does. Loved the cleans as much as the dirt!
This is the amp comparison we needed but don't deserve. Great work! I really like that you take time to talk about every amp and give your opinion as well.
What a great video! Love the methodology you used. I know, I'm late to the party but 2+ years later and the video still stands as one of the smarter comparisons.
You should have more subscribers and views than any other amp reviewer on TH-cam, bar none. Your reviews are incredible and the time you put into these videos is insane. All the recordings, all the time stamps, with and without backing tracks.......I'm always speechless.
This is the longest comparison video I have ever seen. Sick riffs too. My favourite amp here is the Brent Hinds Terror. It's also amazing to see how much Line 6 improved in the amp/multi effects game.
I'm about 5 or 6 amps in and I can't get enough of that heavy riff! It's like listening to the same song on repeat forever and not getting sick of it lol
Wow, according to the comments, it's all about whatever your favorite amp manufacturer is lol. Opinions are all over the place and not one of them dominated. They all do sound really good but for the money, I'm tempted to go for the Wang's and just buy another guitar lol. But seriously, great job and thanks for your hard work!! Great video and comparison!
Editor's notes: Thanks so much for watching guys! This was a LOT of fun to make and I really hope you guys enjoy! 1.Please listen on good headphones or monitors as something like a phone or laptop speaker won't be able to recreate those guitar tones in an accurate way AT ALL. So if they 'all sound the same' please make sure you listen on some proper listening gear :) 2. Only 6L6's have big low-end? How 'bout that Ironball then? 3. So what do you guys think huh? Let me know!!
Man that Ironball sounds amazing, it has that super low low end rumble going on which you probably would EQ out anyway, but it still gives it so much more balls even in post EQ!
I came here with extreme confirmation bias... and it just got even more solidified. The Marshall SV20 was so obviously the stand out, to my ears and studio monitors.
Even though I found this 2 years late, I just have to say most Excellent Job!!! Mind Blowing in fact, so many amps plus setting them up, the editing, playing, Kudo's all the Way👍
Best amp channel around. Really loving the PRS MT15 and the Laney’s always surprise me with how great they sound. I own a OR15 and it sounds incredible. I was always a Fender and Marshall player but recently I’m starting to branch out to will probably buy a PRS MT15 or Archon and a Mesa.
JMFPV aweome gonna have to check those out. I was blown away by the brutal punch that little amp packs. Pretty badass. And the clean tone as well.... I know a lot of the high gain amps get billed as one trick ponies but the clean channel sounds like a really solid clean tone to me.
This video is remarkable man, very well put together. I listened to this whole video in my studio with two other engineers and we all agreed the Mesa Mk5 had the best clean tone but we were all very happy to agree that the humble Marshall DSL had the best dirty tone for the pick up you chose in the mix. We also agreed that the isolated guitar tracks weren't relevant to us but its great you chose to include them. I have played all over the world and you always find a DSL in the hire gear, they are work horses and in the context of a full band sound great. Its really interesting to hear the subtle differences in tone but the really big price differences. Videos like this allow people on smaller budgets to see that there isnt a huge difference as the prices go up. Example I would consider the mesa at almost five times the price of the DSL to be a difficult decision to make, it sounded really close in the dirty tone to the wangs to my ears. Thank you for putting out a great video.
Stevie, I compared all Isolated dirty tracks. And I found that all of them, except one, sound like they are taking up all atmospheric layers trying to be the most presentable instrument in a mix, and that can leave little room for other instruments to express their frequencies. But I found the Marshall DSL to be leaving a little space in front of it and behind it, hence leaving room in the mix for other instruments, ie: piano, 2nd & 3rd guitars, drums, synths, etc. to sit in a mix. I guess I find the Marshall DSL less muddier and bit cleaner than the rest of them and not so much trying to take up all the depths and space in a mix, while still retaining that crunched distortion. I am an engineer as well, and I find the Marshall DSL to be the cleanest and not so much trying to take up all depths and space.
Ok: as I mentioned in the comment below, I own a 6505 MH; and in addition, I also own an Orange Micro Dark. So those are the two amps I personally have to compare with the amps in this video. That being said: My favorite clean tones came from the MT15, the DSL 40, and the Laney; especially the Laney. Those cleans absolutely sparkled! My favorite dirty tones came from the Jim Root Terror, the 6505 MH, the Mesa Mini Rectifier, and the EVH. I gotta say though, I’m pretty impressed with the Wangs! For both clean and dirty! AWESOME VIDEO. Please keep doing these dude!! Cheers! 🤘😈🤘
man you are FN dedicated to metal and i cant believe how much work you do on your channel. There isn't anyone else on TH-cam that puts that much work into your channel keep on doing what you do brother love it big time.
I can actually here more difference on my cell phone speakers. All sounded great! For me Wangs HD-15 sounded like it had the most midrange of all of them
The MT15 is just so impressive in every one of these videos. There Mesa and Peavey sound great as usual but the H&K GMD40 surprised me in this one. It sounds great here. As did the Ironball. A little disappointed in how lackluster the Marshalls were though. Excellent video. I see an MT15 in my future...
I bought an MT15. Just be aware, they're fucking loud for the wattage. Also the half power switch on the back, doesn't make it any quieter, just seems to cut a little low end from my observations. Honestly, it's the best amp i've owned. I've got it going through a harley benton v30 loaded 2x12 and it's killer. Loud enough that i reckon i could do small gigs with it. It keeps up with my mates evh 5150iii in the volume department quite easily.
What this really shows is how little the brand of amp matters for rhythm guitars in a full mix. Speaker and guitar pickup change makes a way bigger difference in noticeable tone.
When I was a wee lad i always had a line 6 because it was the only way to get hi gain for cheap. When I got older I started hating again because I couldn't roll back my volume and clean up my signal which only a tube amp can do. When you demo something that's solid state or digital you should test that ability. Great video. Thanks for the hard work.🤘
The the Marshall DSL20 was the standout to me. Seems to have a distinct bite on Hi-gain settings that cuts through. The Hughes and Kettner like always sounded really solid as well.
It's between the MT15 and the OR15 for me. The MT15 has more shimmer on the cleans and it sounds great dirty. The Orange cleans aren't as great but you really got to love the Orange dirt.
Obviously the isolated tracks give the best insight to the differences in the tones of each amp. What was surprising to me was how similar all the distorted tracks sounded in full band context. The HX stomp, while definitely not the best sounding of them all, held it's own especially in the mix context. (Try clicking down the column of time shortcuts and you'll see what I mean) Great, informative video! Thank you!
Grandmeister 40 was surprisingly great sounding. I think it was the best overall, then the Mk5 35w and MT15/Mini Recto. The bigger amps sounded better unsurprisingly, though there were some really good lower wattage ones. I'm really impressed with the Tiny Terror's dirt tone in particular. It has that really neat growl I've only heard in a few other amps (VHT/Rivera/Revv).
i have this amp and love it. Bought it early 2022 from Thomanns, shipped to NZ. i was fortunate also that a local shop had an old NOS H&K CC212 speaker cab which paired nicely with this head.
oh i have a micro terror too (20W). It has a valve/tube in it whic i didn't realise. I can't remember if the valve is for the pre-amp or power amp, but meh - the thing is f'ing loud esp as i live in an apartment. I bought the little 10" Orange speaker for it but the other day i plugged it into my H&K CC212 (50W cab - 2x12 CelestionsV30s) i mentioned above - geez Louise had to turn it down hehe be nice if Orange had a digital reverb builtin but hey ! it's awesome. Migt try and find the dark terror too. i think its called that. Bargain for what you get.
Great video dude! Makes me kinda regret selling my TT years ago. I ended up picking up an Egnater Tweaker 40 for dirt cheap which I think is an underrated amp
Great stuff man. Love the comparison. The interesting part is the IR seems to make more of a difference than the amps soundwise. Really liked the mt15 and the orange Jim root.
I'm still hoping to see a Rivera Clubster Royale RecordingTop on here one day! An absolutely all hand made, tough as nails, boutique amp with all the recording features you could want for a killer price.
Thanks for taking the time to put this together. I landed on an ENGL Ironball + a Caline CP-81 in the loop for some extra low end. It's a killer combination. Keep'em coming \m/
The one that did not sound alike was the Marshall dsl20, brighter and grindier, but whats with the fractal gear? I though we where supposed to hear the amp, are you using fractal cabinet IRs?
I'm so glad they were all done through the same IR on this video! Much better to hear the tones of the actual amp and not just the polish of good production. (This channel has done a very good job of persuading me to buy a load box and some Ownhammer packs, though... I was a full mic/cab purist before, now I'm a convert. Technology has come a long way in ten years.)
Great video, keep up doing your comment/view of the amps your testing! Dont be afraid to point out any potential drawbacks, if you find any, about the products. It is good stuff your testing though. Its more interesting to hear your thoughts as well!
Thanks! I'm glad you appreciate that I did that. I'm getting more comfortable in front of the camera so I figured it could be fun. People can skip those parts if they don't want to see it anyway
I’ve used the Peavey “Piranha” (20 watt) Micro head with matching Peavey 6505 “1 x 8” cabinet using Ibanez RG “Genesis” (NP) 550 for a few years with Digitech “Bad Monkey” overdrive pedal that screams like a banshee for it’s size and sound is Totally Impressive!#DirtySouth#Peavey#Ibanez#RG#550#🎸🔥🤘🏻
Well this is where I realize that you can make any amp sound almost the same as every other amp, that or I just don't have the ears! But I sure as hell memorized those riffs now! :-)
You know, I went through this thinking the Mark V:35 would be my favorite just because the mark V has been my dream amp for a while. But after watching the whole thing it actually turns out the DSL20HR is just what I was looking for this whole time. Spanky/sparkly cleans, super crunchy and gritty high gain, I don't need anything more. I mean, maybe the 100 watt version, because more is better right? but let's be real, I don't need a 100 watt head in a little apartment and would have to squash it down with my attenuator to even get it to playable volume anyway.
Only clean of the evh and line6 sounded different. All the others sounded exactly the same and have been using a propper headphone. Maybe some cleans sounded a little bit cleaner. Almost was starting to think it was a fake and all audio samples where the same.
My opinion is an honest one...I would like to get my hands one them all, spend some time with them before I commit to any. I have tinkered with Peavey, Crate, Fender, Orange and Marshall. I love them all.
The SV20H kills it. Best amp. Especially when jumped. Pure classic. The OR15 also sounded great. And that DLS Marshall is amazing in the mix. And the Line 6 sounded amazing. And I've been using Line 6 since 1998 when I bought a POD 1.0.
I own a proper Bogner Shiva and love it! The dirty sounds are very good as well. What would you think can come close in a smaller package? I love being able to footswitch in different channels
Hello John This is a great video and I really love seeing the differences between all of these amps (especially that Ironball). I’m wondering if you’ve ever done (or plan on doing) a massive video like this but you also run them through one or two more different speakers or IRs? That V30 sound really seeps in here and I’d be curious to see what these sound like say with a Greenback, an A type, or an EVM12L speaker. Cheers and great effort here!
Honestly, I didn't expect to like the Engl as much as I did. I think it sits a lot better in the mix compared to everything else! The EVH is a close second and bronze goes to the Mini Rectifier for me. GREAT video! Subscribed!
I still have an OG Tiny Terror at home and tbh it's still unbelievably fun despite being limited as hell. Hook it up to a 2x12, put an OD in front and just rip.
Thanks for this! At first I didn't hear a difference at all, but you added in the no backing tracks at the end and the differences became discernable. The Orange Rocker 15 Terror and PRS Tremonti were total standouts. The Hughes & Kettner and Mesa models sound better but are double the price, but for the market these lunchboxes are aiming for I don't see anything but the names impacting the price. An O.C.D. in front of that orange is really going to tighten up the low end quite nicely. I can't wait to get my hands on one. Thanks dude.
I LOOOOVEE the ENGL, it sits in the mix really well. The presence is reminiscence of full sized head. It sounds kinda "thin" compared with other amp while playing by itself, but as mixing engineer myself, we definitely get rid all those muddy freq tho.
I just picked up my 6505 mh ,a 1x12HB Vintage Box and a noise Gate for louder case.. cost me 550 bucks. I think i was very lucky Pre owner Sold it for 369 bucks. I am so excited
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The fact that you use the same IR on every amp this time makes this exceptional. Kudos Jon, you're doing great :)
nope your wrong, especially with Marshalls cause their speakers are usually tuned to the heads and all Celestion. be it 70s/80s or greenbacks all have to break in, this whole video is deceiving
BTW there is no OH 412 TRAD V30-MB1 L FORWARD3 in the REVOLUTION bundle, just OH 412 TRAD V30-MB1 FORWARD1 ,2,3 (no L)
Another killer comparison. This is setting a new standard for youtube gear comparison videos.
Nearly 2hrs of amp comparison? Buckle up, I’m going in.
Grab some popcorn! :)
The wiki of mini amps
Wow. That Wangs HD-15 sounds so good!
yeah was thinking that if one were to be brutally honest with themself that amp would probably win over most of the brand names... thats wild
They all sounded great! The one that surprised me the most was the Wang's HD-15. I wasn't expecting it to sound as good as it does. Loved the cleans as much as the dirt!
The title word epic is an understatement! Jeeez, that’s one helluva comparison!! Thanks so much! // Wince
This is the amp comparison we needed but don't deserve. Great work! I really like that you take time to talk about every amp and give your opinion as well.
What a great video! Love the methodology you used. I know, I'm late to the party but 2+ years later and the video still stands as one of the smarter comparisons.
You should have more subscribers and views than any other amp reviewer on TH-cam, bar none. Your reviews are incredible and the time you put into these videos is insane. All the recordings, all the time stamps, with and without backing tracks.......I'm always speechless.
Thank you!
With those timestamps, this is the most useful video of the year! Thanks!
You have the best sounding amp demos of The Internet. Also great IRs.
Thanks!
This is the longest comparison video I have ever seen. Sick riffs too. My favourite amp here is the Brent Hinds Terror. It's also amazing to see how much Line 6 improved in the amp/multi effects game.
I'm about 5 or 6 amps in and I can't get enough of that heavy riff! It's like listening to the same song on repeat forever and not getting sick of it lol
I know of few other people that go to such extreme lengths to create extraordinary content.
Wow, according to the comments, it's all about whatever your favorite amp manufacturer is lol. Opinions are all over the place and not one of them dominated. They all do sound really good but for the money, I'm tempted to go for the Wang's and just buy another guitar lol. But seriously, great job and thanks for your hard work!! Great video and comparison!
Editor's notes: Thanks so much for watching guys! This was a LOT of fun to make and I really hope you guys enjoy! 1.Please listen on good headphones or monitors as something like a phone or laptop speaker won't be able to recreate those guitar tones in an accurate way AT ALL. So if they 'all sound the same' please make sure you listen on some proper listening gear :) 2. Only 6L6's have big low-end? How 'bout that Ironball then? 3. So what do you guys think huh? Let me know!!
Man that Ironball sounds amazing, it has that super low low end rumble going on which you probably would EQ out anyway, but it still gives it so much more balls even in post EQ!
Really like the EVHIII and the badonk which sound very close, except less 8kz
Really appreciated the new riffs btw you're a riff monster!
@@luca4352 thanks! I'm working on more new music. It's weird to edit video segments from when I was still fat haha!
@@SonicDriveStudio awesome you're doing so well! : )
I came here with extreme confirmation bias... and it just got even more solidified. The Marshall SV20 was so obviously the stand out, to my ears and studio monitors.
The EVH sounded ripping too, but that’s too much pre-amp gain for an Yngwie head like me.
Even though I found this 2 years late, I just have to say most Excellent Job!!! Mind Blowing in fact, so many amps plus setting them up, the editing, playing, Kudo's all the Way👍
Best amp channel around. Really loving the PRS MT15 and the Laney’s always surprise me with how great they sound. I own a OR15 and it sounds incredible. I was always a Fender and Marshall player but recently I’m starting to branch out to will probably buy a PRS MT15 or Archon and a Mesa.
brotha the PRS sounds amazing, too bad it cost as much as a 50w EVH
The MT15 is a killer for the price. There's some great used deals to be had, if you're quick enough.
JMFPV aweome gonna have to check those out. I was blown away by the brutal punch that little amp packs. Pretty badass. And the clean tone as well.... I know a lot of the high gain amps get billed as one trick ponies but the clean channel sounds like a really solid clean tone to me.
Ive had an MT15 since they came out and its a killer amp all round.
who else immediately went and looked up these Wang amps?
Chris Carter That’s exactly what I just did lol sounded killer
I did, but I couldn`t find any. :'(
And as a fact mine came in shortly after this video came out.
THIS VIDEO DOESN'T DO IT JUSTICE.
@@acexxxoasis Where do they sell them?
@@drivinsouth651 unfortunately unless you're in colorado (at least in usa) online only
This video is remarkable man, very well put together.
I listened to this whole video in my studio with two other engineers and we all agreed the Mesa Mk5 had the best clean tone but we were all very happy to agree that the humble Marshall DSL had the best dirty tone for the pick up you chose in the mix. We also agreed that the isolated guitar tracks weren't relevant to us but its great you chose to include them.
I have played all over the world and you always find a DSL in the hire gear, they are work horses and in the context of a full band sound great. Its really interesting to hear the subtle differences in tone but the really big price differences. Videos like this allow people on smaller budgets to see that there isnt a huge difference as the prices go up. Example I would consider the mesa at almost five times the price of the DSL to be a difficult decision to make, it sounded really close in the dirty tone to the wangs to my ears.
Thank you for putting out a great video.
Stevie, I compared all Isolated dirty tracks. And I found that all of them, except one, sound like they are taking up all atmospheric layers trying to be the most presentable instrument in a mix, and that can leave little room for other instruments to express their frequencies. But I found the Marshall DSL to be leaving a little space in front of it and behind it, hence leaving room in the mix for other instruments, ie: piano, 2nd & 3rd guitars, drums, synths, etc. to sit in a mix. I guess I find the Marshall DSL less muddier and bit cleaner than the rest of them and not so much trying to take up all the depths and space in a mix, while still retaining that crunched distortion.
I am an engineer as well, and I find the Marshall DSL to be the cleanest and not so much trying to take up all depths and space.
that DSL stood out like a thorn!
Ok: as I mentioned in the comment below, I own a 6505 MH; and in addition, I also own an Orange Micro Dark. So those are the two amps I personally have to compare with the amps in this video. That being said: My favorite clean tones came from the MT15, the DSL 40, and the Laney; especially the Laney. Those cleans absolutely sparkled! My favorite dirty tones came from the Jim Root Terror, the 6505 MH, the Mesa Mini Rectifier, and the EVH. I gotta say though, I’m pretty impressed with the Wangs! For both clean and dirty!
AWESOME VIDEO. Please keep doing these dude!! Cheers! 🤘😈🤘
Throw some Gold Lion el84s in your 6506mh and be prepared to be amazed.
Thank you so much for doing this. For anyone considering a purchase in this very crowded market, in the middle of covid no less, this is invaluable.
Just love the OR15! What a great little amp!
man you are FN dedicated to metal and i cant believe how much work you do on your channel. There isn't anyone else on TH-cam that puts that much work into your channel keep on doing what you do brother love it big time.
I can actually here more difference on my cell phone speakers.
All sounded great!
For me Wangs HD-15 sounded like it had the most midrange of all of them
This is the sort of video my local music stores would do if they weren't trading off customer inexperience.
This has to be the most helpful amp comparison video I’ve ever seen! Take my likes and subscribes!
The MT15 is just so impressive in every one of these videos. There Mesa and Peavey sound great as usual but the H&K GMD40 surprised me in this one. It sounds great here. As did the Ironball. A little disappointed in how lackluster the Marshalls were though. Excellent video. I see an MT15 in my future...
I bought an MT15. Just be aware, they're fucking loud for the wattage. Also the half power switch on the back, doesn't make it any quieter, just seems to cut a little low end from my observations. Honestly, it's the best amp i've owned. I've got it going through a harley benton v30 loaded 2x12 and it's killer. Loud enough that i reckon i could do small gigs with it. It keeps up with my mates evh 5150iii in the volume department quite easily.
I don't really like how the mini rectifier looks but, MAN, does it sound amazing!
What this really shows is how little the brand of amp matters for rhythm guitars in a full mix. Speaker and guitar pickup change makes a way bigger difference in noticeable tone.
PRS MT15 for me :-)
The DSL slays this one. You've dialled these amps in beautifully.
Thank You!
Agreed - the fizz disappears too when you crank it.
Wow it is suprisingly affordable amazing! But i Go with the 6505mh
Loved the Engl, it has that bite. Great video, great channel. Thanks.
It sure has a unique sound! Great for tight aggression with huge lows!
When I was a wee lad i always had a line 6 because it was the only way to get hi gain for cheap. When I got older I started hating again because I couldn't roll back my volume and clean up my signal which only a tube amp can do. When you demo something that's solid state or digital you should test that ability. Great video. Thanks for the hard work.🤘
The the Marshall DSL20 was the standout to me. Seems to have a distinct bite on Hi-gain settings that cuts through. The Hughes and Kettner like always sounded really solid as well.
That Mark V sounds the best to my ears!
Wang Dang Sweet Poontang!
It's between the MT15 and the OR15 for me. The MT15 has more shimmer on the cleans and it sounds great dirty. The Orange cleans aren't as great but you really got to love the Orange dirt.
The orange amps all have something special going on in the lower mids.
The mother of all lunches. Will put that famous Las Vegas buffet to shame. Keep it up!
Obviously the isolated tracks give the best insight to the differences in the tones of each amp. What was surprising to me was how similar all the distorted tracks sounded in full band context. The HX stomp, while definitely not the best sounding of them all, held it's own especially in the mix context. (Try clicking down the column of time shortcuts and you'll see what I mean) Great, informative video! Thank you!
This is mixed sooooo well that the high gain section is negligible to my ears. A few stick out slightly here and there but overall damn.
Added to playlist "COOLEST" ...
Really GREAT work - awesome riffs, settings, sound - thank SO much for this coolest demo!
Grandmeister 40 was surprisingly great sounding. I think it was the best overall, then the Mk5 35w and MT15/Mini Recto. The bigger amps sounded better unsurprisingly, though there were some really good lower wattage ones. I'm really impressed with the Tiny Terror's dirt tone in particular. It has that really neat growl I've only heard in a few other amps (VHT/Rivera/Revv).
The GMD40 sounds very open and cuts though nicely indeed! MK V is also a very solid choice!
i have this amp and love it. Bought it early 2022 from Thomanns, shipped to NZ. i was fortunate also that a local shop had an old NOS H&K CC212 speaker cab which paired nicely with this head.
oh i have a micro terror too (20W). It has a valve/tube in it whic i didn't realise. I can't remember if the valve is for the pre-amp or power amp, but meh - the thing is f'ing loud esp as i live in an apartment. I bought the little 10" Orange speaker for it but the other day i plugged it into my H&K CC212 (50W cab - 2x12 CelestionsV30s) i mentioned above - geez Louise had to turn it down hehe be nice if Orange had a digital reverb builtin but hey ! it's awesome.
Migt try and find the dark terror too. i think its called that. Bargain for what you get.
Best amp demos, period. I have a Wangs 2204HW. I need me one of those HD-15s.
Great video dude! Makes me kinda regret selling my TT years ago. I ended up picking up an Egnater Tweaker 40 for dirt cheap which I think is an underrated amp
Great stuff man. Love the comparison. The interesting part is the IR seems to make more of a difference than the amps soundwise. Really liked the mt15 and the orange Jim root.
First time viewer . Subscribed instantly when I saw the title and length of video . (based on my idea of what it would take to produce this content )
I´m in love with this channel. Great content!
appreciate the added commentary! great stuff
Thanks!
I liked the mini rectifier, evh, and all the oranges except the Brent Hinds the best, the mini Rec and Jim root were my two favorites though
I had so many lunchbox amps and most were sold. I kept the mini rect because it always sounded awesome and never failed me.
I'm still hoping to see a Rivera Clubster Royale RecordingTop on here one day! An absolutely all hand made, tough as nails, boutique amp with all the recording features you could want for a killer price.
Thanks for taking the time to put this together. I landed on an ENGL Ironball + a Caline CP-81 in the loop for some extra low end. It's a killer combination. Keep'em coming \m/
The one that did not sound alike was the Marshall dsl20, brighter and grindier, but whats with the fractal gear? I though we where supposed to hear the amp, are you using fractal cabinet IRs?
I'm so glad they were all done through the same IR on this video! Much better to hear the tones of the actual amp and not just the polish of good production.
(This channel has done a very good job of persuading me to buy a load box and some Ownhammer packs, though... I was a full mic/cab purist before, now I'm a convert. Technology has come a long way in ten years.)
Totally shocked by the Hughes and Kettner.... I think of all of these that is my preference.
Dang, the MT 15 smashes!
Great video, keep up doing your comment/view of the amps your testing! Dont be afraid to point out any potential drawbacks, if you find any, about the products. It is good stuff your testing though. Its more interesting to hear your thoughts as well!
Thanks! I'm glad you appreciate that I did that. I'm getting more comfortable in front of the camera so I figured it could be fun. People can skip those parts if they don't want to see it anyway
1 - Peavey
2 - Mesa
3 - Marshall
p.s. if Orange Dark Terror was here it could have been in top 3 probably.
I’ve used the Peavey “Piranha” (20 watt) Micro head with matching Peavey 6505 “1 x 8” cabinet using Ibanez RG “Genesis” (NP) 550 for a few years with Digitech “Bad Monkey” overdrive pedal that screams like a banshee for it’s size and sound is Totally Impressive!#DirtySouth#Peavey#Ibanez#RG#550#🎸🔥🤘🏻
Well this is where I realize that you can make any amp sound almost the same as every other amp, that or I just don't have the ears! But I sure as hell memorized those riffs now! :-)
You know, I went through this thinking the Mark V:35 would be my favorite just because the mark V has been my dream amp for a while. But after watching the whole thing it actually turns out the DSL20HR is just what I was looking for this whole time. Spanky/sparkly cleans, super crunchy and gritty high gain, I don't need anything more. I mean, maybe the 100 watt version, because more is better right? but let's be real, I don't need a 100 watt head in a little apartment and would have to squash it down with my attenuator to even get it to playable volume anyway.
My Top 3:
1. PRS MT15
2. ENGL Ironball
3. Orange Jim Root Terror
But Engl Fireball 100 for metal is my best \m/
Best channel of the world ! I use my Or15 and the sound is amazing ❤️
Cheers! The OR15 is great!
Sonic Drive Studio which is the amp in helix, I use the stomp and one of my favorite is the ENGL ! Similar to the orange
Just wish it had a second channel
I have to add the comparison you've done is really very good and I doubt many people could better it..
I was looking for a predator so I came to hear rectifier but fell in love with the Hughes kettner gmd40 lol
Wangs HD-15 or Marshall SV20H for me. Gold tier status.
Amazing lunch box amp comparison keep up the good work loving channel.
Only clean of the evh and line6 sounded different. All the others sounded exactly the same and have been using a propper headphone. Maybe some cleans sounded a little bit cleaner. Almost was starting to think it was a fake and all audio samples where the same.
I got the gm40 swapped the preamp and power tubes with genelex Russian tubes . This amp rocks
My opinion is an honest one...I would like to get my hands one them all, spend some time with them before I commit to any. I have tinkered with Peavey, Crate, Fender, Orange and Marshall. I love them all.
This is incredibly comprehensive. Great value provided in this video, thank you so much!
The SV20H kills it. Best amp. Especially when jumped. Pure classic. The OR15 also sounded great. And that DLS Marshall is amazing in the mix. And the Line 6 sounded amazing. And I've been using Line 6 since 1998 when I bought a POD 1.0.
AWSOME VIDEO MAN
Crazy video! I have subscrived!
Cheers from Portugal 🤘🍺🇵🇹
nice riffs at 20.20
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I own a proper Bogner Shiva and love it! The dirty sounds are very good as well. What would you think can come close in a smaller package? I love being able to footswitch in different channels
Hello John
This is a great video and I really love seeing the differences between all of these amps (especially that Ironball).
I’m wondering if you’ve ever done (or plan on doing) a massive video like this but you also run them through one or two more different speakers or IRs? That V30 sound really seeps in here and I’d be curious to see what these sound like say with a Greenback, an A type, or an EVM12L speaker.
Cheers and great effort here!
Honestly, I didn't expect to like the Engl as much as I did. I think it sits a lot better in the mix compared to everything else! The EVH is a close second and bronze goes to the Mini Rectifier for me. GREAT video! Subscribed!
Cool and Powerful! As always!
I still have an OG Tiny Terror at home and tbh it's still unbelievably fun despite being limited as hell. Hook it up to a 2x12, put an OD in front and just rip.
Truly amazing and kinda shows how similar they all are in a mix with the same IR
Great job man! One of the best comparisons I have seen
Would love to see a Peavey Classic 20 in this lineup too!
Wangs and Jim Root sounded the best to me.
They all sounded good though.
this guy makes everything sound great. i would love to see him make a bad sound just so i know it's possible.
I'm probably the only one but the Marshall DSL is my favorite amp in this list, and in real life, dunno why, it's just my jam
Great riffs. The amps all sound good. In the mix they all sound similar on my cheap speakers. Solo the differences are more obvious.
Thanks for this! At first I didn't hear a difference at all, but you added in the no backing tracks at the end and the differences became discernable. The Orange Rocker 15 Terror and PRS Tremonti were total standouts. The Hughes & Kettner and Mesa models sound better but are double the price, but for the market these lunchboxes are aiming for I don't see anything but the names impacting the price. An O.C.D. in front of that orange is really going to tighten up the low end quite nicely. I can't wait to get my hands on one. Thanks dude.
EHV LBX and ENGL Ironball !!! Winners for me.
Wangs HD. 15. That's a google search that can land you in jail. 😂
My fav channel on youtube, I find what I am looking for.
EVH Sounds mighty fine.
Oh man.. when you hit the overdrive channel on the Hughes & Kettner. Mmmmmmm..
You should have put a Carvin V3M in there. It was one of the FIRST of the LB amps. Or the Carvin Legacy LB heads with 6L6s.
Nice job man! I know this must have been a MONSTER video to put together!
Thanks! haha yeah, it took some effort :)
Amazing video man! You're awesome!!!!
Found this by accident. Now it is my encyclopedia for lunchbox🍱Great job🏅
I LOOOOVEE the ENGL, it sits in the mix really well. The presence is reminiscence of full sized head. It sounds kinda "thin" compared with other amp while playing by itself, but as mixing engineer myself, we definitely get rid all those muddy freq tho.
I just picked up my 6505 mh ,a 1x12HB Vintage Box and a noise Gate for louder case.. cost me 550 bucks. I think i was very lucky Pre owner Sold it for 369 bucks. I am so excited
How u liking the Peavey?, I love mine!