Page 3 of 3
Re: Best low-watt apartment amp?
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 8:28 pm
by lespaul6
Check out the Peavey Bravo 112... it was listed as a marshall in a box back in 1993 and it does have a great cranked tone at tv levels. Two el84 tubes... based on a marshall plexi schematic I believe.
Re: Best low-watt apartment amp?
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 8:33 pm
by ovid9
THR10. I only have the 5, it sounds damn good, I can only imagine having a 3 EQ knobs would make it sound better.
If you aren't convinced or worried its internet hype, go to your GC and try one out. Crank the Master, adjust gain to taste, move Volume to whereever you like, enjoy.
lespaul6 wrote:Check out the Peavey Bravo 112... it was listed as a marshall in a box back in 1993 and it does have a great cranked tone at tv levels. Two el84 tubes... based on a marshall plexi schematic I believe.
I have a Bravo, it sounds awesome, even at lower volumes, but if I was purchasing an amp to just be my "jam at home" amp, I'd go with a THR10 over it. Now, if I had to choose one of those two as my only amp, the Bravo would win there of course.

That said, OP, if you find a Bravo, do what lespaul6 says and grab it.
Re: Best low-watt apartment amp?
Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 10:29 pm
by butterguitar
Yamaha THR Series!!!!
I just bought the THR5 and it sounds fantastic! IMO the 10 version is a waste of money because if you have a great sounding guitar, and you know how to use the tone knob, you can get some really great tones out of the 5. Plus the 5 is less money too.
$149 shipped from musicians friend with coupon and a little bit of haggle.
Re: Best low-watt apartment amp?
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 10:21 am
by Devin
butterguitar wrote:IMO the 10 version is a waste of money because if you have a great sounding guitar, and you know how to use the tone knob, you can get some really great tones out of the 5.
I disagree completely. The THR10 just plain sounds better due to the bigger cab. Also, the bass and acoustic models are worth the price hike alone. Not having the AUX/USB output control is another drawback on the THR5. Add in full EQ and programmable presets, and it was a no brainer for me. I played the two side by side before I made my decision.
Don't get me wrong, the 5 is great, but the 10 is more greater

Re: Best low-watt apartment amp?
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 10:39 am
by FastRedPonyCar
My question would be whether or not the THR5 has all the INTERNAL features that the 10 has once you fire up the software?? The software is where the THR really shines. There is a TON of good stuff under the hood that you can't get to with just the knobs.
For the unawares:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pvzbUkBOJY
Re: Best low-watt apartment amp?
Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 12:18 pm
by legion
have you seen or heard the mahaffey aW99? its agrand but does a lot, its like 10 watts.
Re: Best low-watt apartment amp?
Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 5:23 am
by Statutory Gape
Roland's new Cube Lite. 2.1 stereo w/ integrated subwoofer.
I'm thinking about plugging the cab sim out from an AMT preamp into the stereo/aux in of this little guy.
