So , remember the Vox amPlug that I was talking about in the last paragraph ? Yeah , well it turns out that a few years back Vox took the concept at the heart of the amPlug and married it to a nice pair of closed-back headphones from Audio- Technica . These classy looking cans plug straight into the guitar jack , and when the battery powered guitar amp section is disengaged , they function as a normal , passive set of quality ‘ phones . The amPhone comes in four different models , including AC30 , a
Fender-flavored Twin model , Bass , and the 100-watt Marshall-emulating Lead model . The guitar versions include effects as well , controlled by a little thumbwheel that engages chorus , delay , or reverb . If you want to jam along with an iPod or other music playing device , it ’ s as easy as plugging it into the auxiliary minijack . Judging by current availability , it seems that the amPhone line may be in the process of being discontinued or revamped , but it ’ s a cool concept , and nicely executed . It ’ s well worth seeking a pair out .
Vox amPhone headphones
So , remember the Vox amPlug that I was talking about in the last paragraph ? Yeah , well it turns out that a few years back Vox took the concept at the heart of the amPlug and married it to a nice pair of closed-back headphones from Audio- Technica . These classy looking cans plug straight into the guitar jack , and when the battery powered guitar amp section is disengaged , they function as a normal , passive set of quality ‘ phones . The amPhone comes in four different models , including AC30 , a
Fender-flavored Twin model , Bass , and the 100-watt Marshall-emulating Lead model . The guitar versions include effects as well , controlled by a little thumbwheel that engages chorus , delay , or reverb . If you want to jam along with an iPod or other music playing device , it ’ s as easy as plugging it into the auxiliary minijack . Judging by current availability , it seems that the amPhone line may be in the process of being discontinued or revamped , but it ’ s a cool concept , and nicely executed . It ’ s well worth seeking a pair out .
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