What are the best headphone practice devices?

photek

I have been using a Boss Micro BR for years and have some great sounds dialled in but is there something better for around the £200 mark?

I have done the line 6 thing and don't like them and don't like the iPad / computer solution so it has to be a device on its own, doesn't need to record but that is handy for playing over loops. Any suggestions?

EdGrip

Does it have to be little? 

I'd go for a Zoom G3 or something like that, just so that it would have uses besides being great for practicing. Can't really fit it in a guitar case, though....

Kebabkid

The Vox headphones are good if you want really, really basic sounds and to be able to play along with an aux.source. I have the Twin version and it's just a lead from the headphones into the guitar. It also works really well on bass.

photek

I had a G3 and the Micro BR was considerably better with headphones. Loved the G3 effects though. Just been looking at the Yamaha THR10, anyone use one with headphones?

kelvinburn

Not tried any of the new ones but I used to love the Korg Pandora series

Jalapeno

kelvinburn said:

Not tried any of the new ones but I used to love the Korg Pandora series

This

photek

Good call. I had both the firs silvery one and the later blue one. I will have a bit of a google now...

not_the_dj

photek said:

 Just been looking at the Yamaha THR10, anyone use one with headphones?

Yes, sounds great.

ROOG

photek said:

I had a G3 and the Micro BR was considerably better with headphones. Loved the G3 effects though. Just been looking at the Yamaha THR10, anyone use one with headphones?

THR is pretty good with headphones, I have a pair of Sony MDR-7510 monitors, closed back and good sensitivity, about £100. As with all headphones its good to check the fit for comfort as much as any parameter. 

57Deluxe

BOSS ME-5

exocet

Yamaha THR because it records beautifully as well. If you like lower gain / clean tones then check out the THR10C

photek

Cool. I want a bit of everything so I am guessing the standard one would be best?

exocet

If in doubt, go and try a couple. I've played the original THR10 and THR10C. In my view, the 10C has more clean "head room" especially when played through the internal speakers like you would a standard practice amp. When played through headphones / recording via USB interface then I doubt whether the headroom is an issue. I find that the 10C has more than enough gain when using the "Matchless" and "Dr Z mini" amp models (can't remember what yamaha call them but basically amp model 2 and amp model 5)! 

Grumpyrocker

The G3 is great with headphones if you add the "air" effect at the end of the chain. It's designed to enhance the soundstage when using headphones. Sounds great. And the G3 also has drums and a looper. 

SNAKEBITE

Kebabkid said:

The Vox headphones are good if you want really, really basic sounds and to be able to play along with an aux.source. I have the Twin version and it's just he lead from the headphones into the guitar. It also works really well on bass.

A Vox headphone/plug in amp thingy is an excellent way to go.

They can be plugged into the output jack of a conventional set up (pedals board/multi pedal etc) so you can use your conventional set up.

Kebabkid

SNAKEBITE said:

Kebabkid said:

The Vox headphones are good if you want really, really basic sounds and to be able to play along with an aux.source. I have the Twin version and it's just he lead from the headphones into the guitar. It also works really well on bass.

A Vox headphone/plug in amp thingy is an excellent way to go.

They can be plugged into the output jack of a conventional set up (pedals board/multi pedal etc) so you can use your conventional set up.

Cheers @Snakebite and I didn't know that about the output jack set up - even better!