FYI, all else equal? Doubling the power of an amp yields 3db. In order to perceive a doubling in volume, you need about 10db. So, a 40 watt amp is exactly twice as loud as a 5 watt amp. (5x2 = 10, 10x2= 20, 20x2 = 40watts). In order to double the volume of that 40 watt amp, you would need a 320 watt amp. Yes, really.
The DB meter is a great addition! I think it would be more accurate to test at a further distance from the amp, like where an audience would stand to watch a gig. Volume drops significantly with distance, so while something might blow your head off in a small room, it may disappear live. FWIW I tried to play a show with the micro dark and it sounded beefy through an 8ohm 4x12 until my drummer started blasting. Then it disappeared completely
@@garbageburner8568 I was unsure how far away to have the device when I filmed this video. I ended up prioritising having it the same distance for each test. That's a good idea, I should see if I can find space that is large enough to compare close for on stage and far for off stage results.
The might 15 seemed like it had a lot of hum. Seems like they can all get plent loud. Maybe the Fender has more clean headroom than the Harley Benton etc ..
Ohh there is no clean up on any of these. The hum can be easily be fixed with a noise reducer. The Fender Hotrod is a beast of an amp, when I use to use it live, I had to have a pedal in front of it to help control the volume haha. It's a great amp, my biggest issue with it, is the weight of it. Loading and unloading the Hotrod it draining as it's so heavy.
@@metalprognosis The circuit in the Deluxe and the Twin is the same. It's somewhat more "hifi" and a little less twangy and colored in tone. The twin/deluxe is widely considered to be an outstanding pedal platform. The twin can stay clean essentially all the way up, if desired.
FYI, all else equal? Doubling the power of an amp yields 3db. In order to perceive a doubling in volume, you need about 10db.
So, a 40 watt amp is exactly twice as loud as a 5 watt amp. (5x2 = 10, 10x2= 20, 20x2 = 40watts).
In order to double the volume of that 40 watt amp, you would need a 320 watt amp. Yes, really.
Ohh cool, That is a really nice break down, thank you.
cool test! I'm surprised the GPA 100 wasn't louder, but they're all loud enough to hang at a gig!
It was still respectably loud. I'm sure with a boost pedal added you could get it louder ;)
The DB meter is a great addition! I think it would be more accurate to test at a further distance from the amp, like where an audience would stand to watch a gig. Volume drops significantly with distance, so while something might blow your head off in a small room, it may disappear live.
FWIW I tried to play a show with the micro dark and it sounded beefy through an 8ohm 4x12 until my drummer started blasting. Then it disappeared completely
@@garbageburner8568 I was unsure how far away to have the device when I filmed this video. I ended up prioritising having it the same distance for each test.
That's a good idea, I should see if I can find space that is large enough to compare close for on stage and far for off stage results.
The might 15 seemed like it had a lot of hum.
Seems like they can all get plent loud. Maybe the Fender has more clean headroom than the Harley Benton etc ..
Ohh there is no clean up on any of these. The hum can be easily be fixed with a noise reducer.
The Fender Hotrod is a beast of an amp, when I use to use it live, I had to have a pedal in front of it to help control the volume haha. It's a great amp, my biggest issue with it, is the weight of it. Loading and unloading the Hotrod it draining as it's so heavy.
If you think the hotrod is something, try the twin.
I haven't tried the Twin amp. Is it as warm as the hotrod? Or a little twanger?
@@metalprognosis The circuit in the Deluxe and the Twin is the same. It's somewhat more "hifi" and a little less twangy and colored in tone. The twin/deluxe is widely considered to be an outstanding pedal platform. The twin can stay clean essentially all the way up, if desired.
@@iancurrie8844 Very cool. I'll have to see if I can borrow one to check it out.
WHAT?!?
Did you find something that surprised you?