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Werkshop Just Startin'
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Jul 7, 2012 9:23 PM

Choosing Headphones and Amp to Use With POD HD500

Hey dudes.

 

First let me describe my gear. I'm getting a JTV-69, a POD HD500, and a Roland GR-55. I'll most likely be using the AUX input on the Roland CUBE-80XL for the pedals (through an ABC selector/combiner switch), and the guitar out from the GR-55 directly into the guitar in on the CUBE.

 

Here's a demonstration:

 

http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o558/Werkshop712/Set-up-1.png

 

What do you think? Eventually I'll have enough dough to get a couple QSC K12's, but in the meantime, something cost-effective will have to do.

 

However, I was also wondering about some headphone suggestions. I understand you want to use something fairly flat? Any opinons on the Audio Technica ATH-M50's? I've also heard good things about the Sony MDR-7506's and Sennheiser HD280 Pro's.

 

What do you think would work best with my rig?

 

Thanks!

Tags: sound, headphones, amps, roland, jtv-69, hd500, gr-55, _cube-80xl
  • Duker63 Just Startin'
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    Jul 7, 2012 9:43 PM (in response to Werkshop)
    Re: Choosing Headphones and Amp to Use With POD HD500

    I have the Roland cube 40xl

    It sounds good whether you go in thru the aux or into the input

     

    I cant give good advice on headphones I currently use sony wireless headphones

     

    They sound Ok

    Have fits of static sometimes

     

    But if their are any good wireless ones

    Those would be my first choice

    • Werkshop Just Startin'
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      Jul 7, 2012 9:46 PM (in response to Duker63)
      Re: Choosing Headphones and Amp to Use With POD HD500

      Thanks for the reinforcement of the CUBE. I've heard from many sources it's a great little powerhouse for modeling and synth pedals.

      • Duker63 Just Startin'
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        Jul 7, 2012 10:01 PM (in response to Werkshop)
        Re: Choosing Headphones and Amp to Use With POD HD500

        I leave it on the JC clean channel with everything eq wise at 12 oclock

         

        I might actually get a second one if i can find it used so I can have stereo

        A lot cheaper than FRFR speaker setups

        • Werkshop Just Startin'
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          Jul 8, 2012 2:06 AM (in response to Duker63)
          Re: Choosing Headphones and Amp to Use With POD HD500

          A hell of a lot cheaper! But I'm still anticipating the day I can afford a full FRFR setup. Surrounded by QSC K12's and subwoofers... Heaven.

           

          Anyways, I gotta stop dreaming. Since I'll be using a synth as well as the HD500, I'll just plug into the AUX input on the CUBE instead of using the guitar input. It's much flatter (obviously, since the AUX input bypasses the pre-amp), and it will also free-up another channel of modeling from the CUBE. If you notice the diagram I posted above, I'll be able to switch from the HD500, to the GR-55, and the CUBE preamp, as well as combine them. I can't wait to see what I can all do!

           

          ...I will likely suffer an aneurysm from the excitement.

           

          Now if I could just get some headphone suggestions, I would be all set...

  • jimsreynolds Power User
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    Jul 8, 2012 2:11 AM (in response to Werkshop)
    Re: Choosing Headphones and Amp to Use With POD HD500

    May be a dumb question ... are you mounting a Roland pickup on your Variax to support the GR-55?

     

    You might be able to get away without the Morley selected by putting the GR55 into the HD FX Loop.  Depends on how you want to use it.  Dual channel patch with an FX loop on one side and the amp chain on the other perhaps?  Toggle the loop off and the the amp on with a footswitch ....

    • Werkshop Just Startin'
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      Jul 10, 2012 2:00 AM (in response to jimsreynolds)
      Re: Choosing Headphones and Amp to Use With POD HD500

      Yeah man, I'll be using the Roland GK-3 pickup. I thought about using the FX loop, but I'm not entirely sure how it works...

       

      I would assume that I couldn't use the GR-55 by itself if I went that route, correct?

       

      I like the idea of the Morley 'cause I can switch/combine everything right there. Would I be more limited if I used the FX loop?

      • jimsreynolds Power User
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        Jul 10, 2012 3:48 AM (in response to Werkshop)
        Re: Choosing Headphones and Amp to Use With POD HD500

        I would assume that I couldn't use the GR-55 by itself if I went that route, correct?

         

        I like the idea of the Morley 'cause I can switch/combine everything right there. Would I be more limited if I used the FX loop?

        Actually there are so many options by using the Pod that  it makes my head spin

         

        For hooking up the GR-55 into the Pod there are two ways you could do it and still choose whether you want to hear guitar, synth or both.

         

        • You could hook the Variax up to the Pod 'Variax In'and the Synth Output to Pod 'Aux In'.  You can then choose which of these inputs you want to hear (or both) on a preset by preset basis.  The inputs can be assigned on a preset by preset basis.

        • You could hook the Variax to the POD 'Variax In' and the Synth Output to the Pod FX Loop Return then use footswitches to toggle between the Amp Model and FX Loop within a preset.  Alternatively, you can toggle the FX loop on it own to bring the synth into the preset for some patches.   You can do this using Footswitch assigns.

         

        The FX Loop on the HD500 is just another effects block.  You can add it to the presets where you want to use it and then use a footswitch to bring it in and out.  If you also assign the footswitch to turn the amp model off, within the same patch, you can toggle between Synth and Guitar using footswitches only.  If you really got cocky, you could even assign the POD expression pedal to mix/blend between the Two !!


        The Morley switcher is simpler to get your head around, and allows some other permutations, but if you wanted to reduce floor clutter and setup times then the HD is a good option and there is definitely more you can do using the POD!  You will however take a hit with the time that it takes you to setup your patches and work it all out.  People on this forum can help with that.

        • Werkshop Just Startin'
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          Jul 15, 2012 12:20 AM (in response to jimsreynolds)
          Re: Choosing Headphones and Amp to Use With POD HD500

          Well I'll be damned! I knew you could do a lot with the POD, but holy **** man... does it go to work and do the dishes too?

           

          I'll definitely consider that option then. Plus, it'll save me $100 not buying the Morley.

           

          You don't per chance have a headphone/amp preference do you? Now that I've got the gist of my rig figured out, I'd like to see some opinions rolling in.

           

          Here's a list I've compiled thus far:

           

          1. Sennheister HD280 PRO

          2. Sony MDR-7506

          3. Audio-Technica ATH-M50

          4. AKG K 272 HD

          5. AKG K702

           

          I understand that what I'm looking for is a flat response and (obviously) quality sound. Out of these, which would you suggest? I'm trying to keep the price as low as I can without sacrificing too much quality, if you dig what I'm screamin'. I'm sure the AKG K702's are AMAZING, but I'm not so sure about forking over $280 for a pair of headphones (PLUS the cost of the headphone amp).

           

          What do you guys think?

           

          By the way, if you have alternate suggestions, don't be afraid to toss them out there.

  • Werkshop Just Startin'
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    Jul 16, 2012 5:51 PM (in response to Werkshop)
    Re: Choosing Headphones and Amp to Use With POD HD500

    Bumperooni. Headphone suggestions guys? I'm making my purchase soon. Can someone please take the time to check out my list and/or add to it?

  • stratchamp Just Startin'
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    Jul 17, 2012 5:30 PM (in response to Werkshop)
    Re: Choosing Headphones and Amp to Use With POD HD500

    I run an hd500 into the aux in on a cube 15x and it sounds amazing.  As for headphones, I use Shure srh-440's and get good results.

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