@@KARAYAmetal ya, for a bar or club gig, totally. I’m running mine through a Marshall 4x12. I have it attenuated to 1watt and anything past 5 is uncomfortably loud in my little studio. So if you opened it up at 25 watts would be solid
@@bronsonjohnson9019 ahhh good to know. So this amp can be configured to go to 25? If so how do you go about doing that. And then would be enough to play let’s say a small theater
@@KARAYAmetal I would assume the front of house would be micing the amps anyways, but I would assume so. Also there is a dial on the back to control the attenuator
Given it’s made in Germany (I believe), that price isn’t surprising. Pretty feature packed for most people who don’t like dry signals and just want to play. Might have to check this out one day 🤘
ENGL just keeps topping there game- This S E Ironball is a Beast- It has so many features that it versatile n really delivers. The Beast from the Black Forest Rawks ...
I am Interested in getting a Pwoerball 2 aswell, i know it works great when you crank it, but can it go more quiet on Bedroom / Apartment level too? or would i need an attenuator for it?
Got the amp since April and i say i love it! Especially the ton of features (e.g. Noise Gate, IR-Loader) which are packed into this little thing. Hooked it up with a TC G-System and the MIDI setup is so damn easy and a lot of controlable things. Sound is amazing too. In times of IR´s it is a perfect pick IMHO. And it looks epic aswell with that metal casing!
That is a LOT of features and they are all qaulity features. As usual for engl a really great sounding amp. I was braced for impact on the price. All things considered. That's a pretty fair price for this.
I like the Engl products, also have an old Sovereign 112 combo. What I like most about the Sovereign is that is had 4 channels and 2 master volumes. Ideal for solving, considered that I play in a band with 2 guitarist. With the second master volumes I can always switch to a solo channel loud enough to make my solo heared. Aswell for the audience as for the band itself. A big disadvantage is, its older gear, built to endure many gigs etc... but as happy I am with the gigging, my back is slowly killing me ans so I am searching for another amp with about the same settings. Will an Ironball do?
Most reviewers will simply refuse to review products they don't like, instead of burning bridges. So it's not like he's holding back on the bad stuff he thinks, it's that you don't see him review stuff he doesn't like.
Idk man, my Blackstar ht20 sounds just as good and it was only $360 used. I do love Engl stuff though, I'm running my ht20 into a Engl 112 v30 cab and it rips.
I bought the Engl fireball 25 off Thomann for 850 US, then bought a transformer for 35 off Amazon to step the voltage up. With shipping it cost me under 1000. It's very worth it.
If you watch closely, you can see that fluff has received a 120v version, so no external transformer needed. Just be sure to buy the right version for you.
@@BigMetalDaddy1301 "If you watch closely, you can see that fluff has received a 120v version, so no external transformer needed. Just be sure to buy the right version for you." That wasn't the point. The op stated that it the amps are not a good value for the US market. I posted a more cost effective option. The US version of the Engl Fireball costs 1350 on Sweetwater. The Euro version costs 830 on Thoman. A 35.00 transformer, and shipping will come up to less than 1000, thus saving you 350+ dollars. The same with the Powerball. You can save 150+ if you really want to.
@@Theenragedone ah no? The amp costs 1199€ on thomann in Germany which is equal to what fluff said in USD. You should look again. You mean the regular ironball which costs 800€, but the SE one is more expensive.
@@BigMetalDaddy1301 "ah no? The amp costs 1199€ on thomann in Germany which is equal to what fluff said in USD. You should look again." No it is listed for me as 1190 US, not Euros, and the Fireball is listed as 839 US, not Euros. I've looked three times now. I was, and am right.
Pro gear is just gear. A pro can use a 100 dollar amp and sound like a pro. Point being Theresa no such thing as prices for pro gear. Gear is priced regardless of whether or not a pro plays it.
I get it, it’s cool. As soon as you mentioned the MSRP tho… $1400 ish ?!?!?! Y’all amp makers are out of your fkng mind! 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 My Marshall VS65r combo got converted to a head unit and pound for pound SMOKES that Engl! Legends like chuck schuldiner RIP and Billy Gibbons (still has 3 vs100r ‘s in his live rig TODAY) use my amp. Can the same be said 20 years later, about that garbage $1500 amp? No.
This is a TON of features for the price. Puts something in the Revv G20 price bracket for competition.
Also compares to Mesa Boogie Mark V 25
I’ve had one since June. It is amazing. Just a brilliant sounding amp. Worth every penny.
As always I'm late to the game. I'm about to drop down on a new ESP and the Ironball SE. It seems the midi pedal is almost a must have.
Can you gig with it?
@@KARAYAmetal ya, for a bar or club gig, totally. I’m running mine through a Marshall 4x12. I have it attenuated to 1watt and anything past 5 is uncomfortably loud in my little studio. So if you opened it up at 25 watts would be solid
@@bronsonjohnson9019 ahhh good to know. So this amp can be configured to go to 25? If so how do you go about doing that. And then would be enough to play let’s say a small theater
@@KARAYAmetal I would assume the front of house would be micing the amps anyways, but I would assume so. Also there is a dial on the back to control the attenuator
Given it’s made in Germany (I believe), that price isn’t surprising. Pretty feature packed for most people who don’t like dry signals and just want to play. Might have to check this out one day 🤘
Yes it’s made in germany
ENGL just keeps topping there game- This S E Ironball is a Beast- It has so many features that it versatile n really delivers. The Beast from the Black Forest Rawks ...
Nice take on the "Them Bones" solo Fluff
The ironball is a great amp, got to borrow one recently, cuts like a knife live.
I think the Peavy invective MH has a built in noise gate as well as a xlr out for Cab sims without an actual cab
It does.
I've had a Powerball II for some time now. The noise gate that's built in does a great job. Even with a boost.
I am Interested in getting a Pwoerball 2 aswell, i know it works great when you crank it, but can it go more quiet on Bedroom / Apartment level too? or would i need an attenuator for it?
Even at the lowest level of volume, it's loud.
Got the amp since April and i say i love it! Especially the ton of features (e.g. Noise Gate, IR-Loader) which are packed into this little thing. Hooked it up with a TC G-System and the MIDI setup is so damn easy and a lot of controlable things.
Sound is amazing too. In times of IR´s it is a perfect pick IMHO. And it looks epic aswell with that metal casing!
Impressive feature set in a compact head
That is a LOT of features and they are all qaulity features. As usual for engl a really great sounding amp. I was braced for impact on the price. All things considered. That's a pretty fair price for this.
Thank you really much Fluff for the Review!
Now I got to decide if I should get the normal Ironball or save more for the Ironball SE.
So Fluff, 2:34 you're saying it was satisfying to reach around and touch some knobs? Cool... just checking :P
Great review as always, thank you :D
Nice. Been waiting for this review. This little monster looks so sick.
The fact that you can buy this and use it without a cab is nice, but does it really end up sounding better than anything the big modelers can do?
Since it's an Engl, probably no
Dude, it's a tube amp. No modeler can touch this.
I wonder,, compared to a Kemper, which can sound bad ass if used through a good powerful tube amp.
That's a risk. Lunchboxes don't have big headroom feel, your modeler do.
But I miss turning knobs and feel that tubey smell....
I just bought it today, in my idea it has a very authentic focused megadeth type of sound.
Props on your soloing, it's getting better!
That seems like a pretty tech'd out mini head. Sounds good too.
Sempre maravilhoso, leve, divertido e rico em vários sentidos!!
I like the Engl products, also have an old Sovereign 112 combo. What I like most about the Sovereign is that is had 4 channels and 2 master volumes. Ideal for solving, considered that I play in a band with 2 guitarist. With the second master volumes I can always switch to a solo channel loud enough to make my solo heared. Aswell for the audience as for the band itself.
A big disadvantage is, its older gear, built to endure many gigs etc... but as happy I am with the gigging, my back is slowly killing me ans so I am searching for another amp with about the same settings.
Will an Ironball do?
I am really warming up to the idea of these low wattage heads. This is a great sounding amp
Sick amp hopefully a miniamp is made
1500 is way out of budget for me. totally worth it from the features, just like good bedroom tones.
I love the "Them Bones" licks in the lead section.
The thing is these 15 and 20 watt mini heads are crushingly loud.
Sounds better than the fireball Mini to me seems to have more mids
That little thing sounds mean! Sounds fantastic!
Sounds good. But a hard no at $1,400.00
This or the Hughes & Kettner Grandmeister...
It’s a great amp. I have the Fireball 25 and it’s bad azzz sick as FK! Metal monster.
Подскажите пожалуйста, когда отключаешь выход на кабинет и берёшь линейный сигнал из усилителя в звуковую карту, теряется ли влияние оконечника?
Well if it plays anything like a regular ENGL Ironball... meeeeeeeeehhh.. I had one and I hated it lol.
Genuinely sounds great, and I think that’s the first time I’ve had that opinion about an Engl!
Which cab would you recommend for the ironball? Mesa 2x12?
engl 2x12 pro
All these features for that price!! Man it`s a mini tank if i compare it my Special edition 100w
Fluff, i noticed your intro song transposes tuning sometimes, is it just me? Or is this intentional?
He’s been doing this for a year or two i think.
Five Watt World is a awesome RUclips channel.
They really missed the mark by not using 6l6's or EL34's
the fireball has 6l6 just not all the other bells and whistles.
the tubes are better for the lower wattage amps. 6l6s at this low wattage wouldnt be quite as good.
Jerry Cantrell needs one of these now
Sounds killer
Amp company paying fluff: Places knobs underneath the amp facing into the floor.
Fluff: Very nice knob placement! 🙂👍👍
Hey bro, did you had to use this amp with a voltage transformer? It looks like it's only made exclusively for 230V.
Great review! Sounds like a kick ass head
What is this Whitechapel effect in full mix gate ?
whats the closest pedal that could give that tone?
How does it compare to the fireball 25
“Thought and opinions are mine” bit if say something they don’t like , no longer will you get chet from them any longer lmao 🤣
Most reviewers will simply refuse to review products they don't like, instead of burning bridges. So it's not like he's holding back on the bad stuff he thinks, it's that you don't see him review stuff he doesn't like.
Shootout with the 6505mh please
How’s the experience using this in a rehearsal situation? Is 20 watts enough ou there’s a lack of power?
Bump.
FWW T-Shirt. 🤘🏼
Them bones!!!
4:38 nice Alice In Chains here
Nissssssssssssssssssce 🍻
Idk man, my Blackstar ht20 sounds just as good and it was only $360 used. I do love Engl stuff though, I'm running my ht20 into a Engl 112 v30 cab and it rips.
haha, fluffs doesnt care for blackstars. Dont get me wrong, they're good but the quality control and parts are not even on the same level as engl.
Chonky tone! 🔥
These Engl mini heads look really sick, but given that they're made in Germany, they're just too not the best value in North America IMO.
I bought the Engl fireball 25 off Thomann for 850 US, then bought a transformer for 35 off Amazon to step the voltage up. With shipping it cost me under 1000. It's very worth it.
If you watch closely, you can see that fluff has received a 120v version, so no external transformer needed. Just be sure to buy the right version for you.
@@BigMetalDaddy1301
"If you watch closely, you can see that fluff has received a 120v version, so no external transformer needed. Just be sure to buy the right version for you."
That wasn't the point. The op stated that it the amps are not a good value for the US market. I posted a more cost effective option. The US version of the Engl Fireball costs 1350 on Sweetwater. The Euro version costs 830 on Thoman. A 35.00 transformer, and shipping will come up to less than 1000, thus saving you 350+ dollars. The same with the Powerball. You can save 150+ if you really want to.
@@Theenragedone ah no? The amp costs 1199€ on thomann in Germany which is equal to what fluff said in USD. You should look again. You mean the regular ironball which costs 800€, but the SE one is more expensive.
@@BigMetalDaddy1301 "ah no? The amp costs 1199€ on thomann in Germany which is equal to what fluff said in USD. You should look again."
No it is listed for me as 1190 US, not Euros, and the Fireball is listed as 839 US, not Euros. I've looked three times now. I was, and am right.
This vs the G20?
Technology Ovation to ENGL
This is made in China?
Mine is sitting on my porch waiting for my to play stairway to heaven
This or the fireball 25
ko-ko-ko-ko-ko-ko///ko? ko-ko-ko-ko-ko-ko//
Me want .
Pretty great tones, but definitely still priced like pro gear. Not a whole lot they can do about that unless they sacrifice quality though
Pro gear is just gear. A pro can use a 100 dollar amp and sound like a pro. Point being Theresa no such thing as prices for pro gear. Gear is priced regardless of whether or not a pro plays it.
I love fluff, but damn does he need to practice. That guy couldn’t play a lead if his life depended on it.
Sounds like s***. Especially the first clip 🤮
I get it, it’s cool. As soon as you mentioned the MSRP tho… $1400 ish ?!?!?!
Y’all amp makers are out of your fkng mind! 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
My Marshall VS65r combo got converted to a head unit and pound for pound SMOKES that Engl!
Legends like chuck schuldiner RIP and Billy Gibbons (still has 3 vs100r ‘s in his live rig TODAY) use my amp. Can the same be said 20 years later, about that garbage $1500 amp?
No.