Line 6 HD147 user reviews ( 9/10) - 5 user reviews

• 06/19/11

  Hatsubai's review "Sterile and buzzy"

  Characteristics

  Line 6 has paved the way of modelers throughout the years, and it was only natural that they'd have some sort of head to go along with it. This amp features various amp models ranging from vintage to metal to the down right bizarre. It has different cab models you can choose from, the ability to run direct to FOH via an XLR connector, 300 watts of power, built in effects, MIDI, and a few more extra features hidden in there. That said, this amp is entirely solid state, and as a rule, I pretty much dislike 99% of solid state amps out there.

  Utilization

  The amp itself is easy to you. There are tons of options you can choose from, and you can get a wide variety of different sounds. It's fully MIDI, so that's an awesome addition that should really be added to every amp. The manual is clear and explains everything in detail. If you have any troubles dialing in the amp, saving presets or whatever, the manual should be able to assist you easily.

  Sounds

  The issue with the amp really comes here. There isn't really a good tone to be had here. The cleans aren't bad, but everyone knows that solid state cleans are nothing to brag about. Roland showed how to do solid state cleans decades ago, so pulling that off isn't anything special. High gain tones are still abysmal. They sound sterile and buzzy. What's worse is that it feels exactly like a modeler. It doesn't give like a normal tube amp, and it lacks the complexity a tube amp has.

  Overall Opinion

  If you're in the market for an SS amp, you're better off getting something like the Ampeg VH140C. In fact, that's about the only solid state amp I can actually recommend, unless you're just using something for a small practice amp. This amp sounds buzzy, the effects aren't anything that special, the cleans are decent, but it's just not something worth spending your money on.
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• 07/03/10

  ChriS-StuP's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Well, the previous opinions have toured anyway, the best is yet to refer to the Line 6 website ...
  
  Enough reserve power ENORMEUUH so we may not miss ...
  
  Connectivity really rich, that's a real strong point!
  
  A good collection of amps modeled, the effects of bases, in short, there's plenty to do ...
  
  Aesthetic level, it's beautiful, bright, short, it really stands heads "classic" ...

  Utilization

  Configuration quite simple if you're a regular at Line 6, at worst, a small round well detailed in the manual just in case of doubt!
  
  The head is rather well done, the knobs are quite progressive.
  
  Considering the possible settings, I think everyone will find a sound that suits him ...
  
  The connection is very complete, it will, among other recording of very good quality.
  
  My only real regret is the lack of an integrated tuner. I find that in view of the possibilities of gear heads and usually designed by Line 6 is a big gap.

  Sounds

  I used to Pricipals of metal / hardcore, with influences such as Meshuggah, Fear Factory, Dagoba, but Tool or Deftones ...
  
  I often read that the head had a predestination "natural" for the metal,
  
  but I sincerely believe that in view of its versatility, it can secure in all registers ...
  
  After, it's definitely true that it sounds good in the areas of great sounds!
  
  I play with a Mayones Setius GTM and a Gibson SG standard (both in Drop C) and with a Schecter C-7 Blackjack, there was nothing wrong, it's really sending with typical metal amps, but the result is clear sound with some effect is also very satisfying!

  Overall Opinion

  A year of regular use.
  
  Before using it, I played a Randall RH150 G3 Live as well as a PA system.
  
  The HD147 is an excellent compromise what I want in terms of sound, versatility, connectivity, power and reliability ...
  
  I bought it on Euroguitar about 800 euros, but it seems it is much cheaper now ...
  
  I do not regret my choice in terms of value for money, it's very good stuff!
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• 04/20/08

  Chatharon's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  All t adj said.

  Utilization

  Configuration simple enough vis - vis what may be the machine: amp + speaker + amp + effects + EQUAL compressor + noise gate etc ...
  
  A small amlioration that would welcome t: diodes on all knobs to view the qual use right away.
  
  The manual is clear and trs more than enough.

  Sounds

  Then the the big slap. Dynamics and all the standard volumes.
  
  I use a gibson sg and explore both om the EMG (81-85 and 81-89) + baffle 4x12 correct and sends it right.
  
  Little we spend time on rglages, and you can have a range of sounds icroyable.
  
  The only gripe I can make him is that he got me too (yes I said too much) lower, but must also come from my config.

  Overall Opinion

  I've had one month and I immediately find a little more each time I play.
  
  And in ergonomics, there is no better (I love the concept head + effects, quickly shot to three plug his gear).
  
  I had some prjujs before because I played for 5 years on all the lamps (mesa caliber, correct, and Engl Powerball II 5150) and in fact, this amp does not blush toward technology "standard" (But I love playing on my amps vraimment lamp).
  
  I now use it in RPET and especially scne to confirm I think my opinion on the machine.
  
  Dtracteurs and all of this technology (especially those seeking the High Gain), are going to try a HD 147, you'll be bluffs.
  
  
  
  Edit After a few months of use:
  
  
  
  I forgot to say - the amp simulations are only simulations. Sounds good, but does not sound exactly like the real amps all rglages. What is especially intrressant with this amp, it is the line6 Creations that allow you to have a sound vraimment particular and not that of everyone.
  
  
  
  APRS one live with 2 minor complaints:
  
  - Diodes on each knob to see his rglages in real time is not of luxury especially when the scales are short.
  
  - The time to select the tuner function is too long (it must remain on a second support qqes switch so that it is activated). Feedback, we must be able to agree to a spar between songs during the set.
  
  
  
  Otherwise, vraimment nickel.
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• 09/13/07

  steevysixx's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  No complicated everything has already been said, and down and across.
  
  pedalier sold for spares the really ugly c, s indebtedness is over 25 years to the offer and then we learn that we do not pourrat use the 100% if it was not what pdalier, for only 2 points less.

  Utilization

  The config is pretty simple and intuitive, everyone knows how to use an amp of this miracle and oh walk with the one as it changes the bottom bracket with a 200-page guide, if you want the reverb you turn the reverb c simple and fast.
  
  the sound is just monstrous, so that even sounds clean it tends to be a high volume c crunchiser The only thing that I attribute, cots disto you can do everything from blues to country to jazz up the death metal.
  
  cots effect on c nor that he has not used 750 with 749 sets, but at least the ones they sound and c of the high end.
  
  for the manual we quickly made the rounds and there is no need to read it again to turn the beast.

  Sounds

  I is repeated in the metal and therefore scne cots sound and power no problem, I also enjoys playing blues, classic and should have all these hd styles, c cool non?
  
  j uses the beast with a LTD ec 1000 30me anniversary climbs EMG 81/60 and AK lag that I have to hack up duncan tb2/jazz but even with a tennis racket I'm sure it make good anyway so the head is versatile.
  
  the further advantage of this head is that no c did the same sound that I do not sound or marshall or mesa or fender c and c else not me who chose the amp.

  Overall Opinion

  It's been six months that I have the, no problemo.
  
  what I like the c + its power and sound quality.
  
  what I like least c when I connect it to pc programs line6 edit and style are the great monkey No matter what, the latest version does not edit the HD and used a monkey to do the update not even recognize your amplifier and merges with a Flextone III, c foutage really pear as we take over the head with that hd with pc via normal pod.
  
  not a gift because c (a chance right?) if so vis a vis the price would have hesitated j but I think that we must make important choices in the quality of his stuff, take a foot to 400 euros and change all year or two because it is well surpass or hs or invest a little more and be quiet for a long time because between the updates and the number of fully configurable amplifiers was the tps and see.
  
  j've used all kinds of stuff, just about any home line6 (c not my fault I'm a fan), the KORG AX3000G, of the 100 dfx marshall, the jcm 900, the rack roland, zoom, digitech (I'm a fan too) etc ... but I'm pretty happy because it has very few negatives.
  
  1000 euros for one rolls it going over there and no lights so no maintenance, I like to see the head of those who crane their mesa when they announced the amount of the invoice for a replacement of those above (I'm sadistic c but one can also jealousy).
  
  yes I would do this choice because the Vetta is too expensive and the hd s dangerously close cots quality.
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• 03/18/05

  jnogier's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Tete modeling LINE6 HD 147 300 WATTS.
  
  EFFECT LOOP a stereo in and out.
  
  AIR II XLR outputs
  
  MIDI IN and OUT
  
  HP 4 outputs in 4, 8 and 16ohms
  
  
  
  32 Amp Modelling
  
  15 kind of baffles
  
  12 types of effects only 3 combined:
  
  1 1modulation a delay reverb, just add a sy noise, gate, compressor, or a wha wha volume pedal that can be added or deleted important year when thanks to the FBV shortboard.
  
  eq classic medium bass treble volume + presence + Peset by a drive by preset
  
  
  
  1 master volume
  
  tap tempo
  
  
  
  the pedal tuner that provides access to nine banks of 4 presets.
  
  the line 6 edit software gives access to parameters such as the type of microphone, the microphone position ect for the XLR recording.

  Utilization

  Config simple and easy to use!
  
  the factory presets sound more as well, the start of the settings are easy to achieve, we have to look a little more to refine it and find its own sound but nothing too complicated after all.
  
  and little more .... not a sound when you stop playing with a noise gate that a much better HUSH.
  
  Manual playful and light enough for a manual ...

  Sounds

  Ideal for all styles with a strong predisposition to the metal (modeling Diezel, Bogner, correct ...) but also with sounds kind VOX AC30, Fender ect ...
  
  
  
  it is very far from a spider or a pod xt pro ... the sounds are identical to that of a Vetta II.
  
  j send him an all-tube rack with engl 530 preamp Rocktron Xpression multi-effects and amp marshall 9100 to spend on this head.
  
  used in a 2x12 cabinet with guitars ibanez v30 and DiMarzio.
  
  sounds ranging from clean to saturated crystalline and the most extreme fat!
  
  
  
  Nothing is perfect a 9 / 10 will suffice!

  Overall Opinion

  Used for 2 days, I have tested the vamp pro, pod xt, pod pro, Johnson combo, Vetta II combo + good number of tube amps and preamps premium.
  
  Vetta II is the off-budget and a little "too much" for my HD needs the head of 147 s is imposed itself.
  
  
  
  excellent value for money, 100 times more versatile than No matter what a combo or head lamps in the same price range.
  
  
  
  A choice I again without problem and without hesitation for a second, which did not happen before the purchase (and yes prejudices are sometimes stubborn and difficult to overcome ... UNTIL takes over the key: sound!).
  
  
  
  a head not widely known, yet it is a Vetta II in terms of sound quality!
  
  
  
  pity that he did not have a ny lcd on the head for use with other cranks of the line6, which is the top but a bit expensive.
  
  
  
  Edit: I kept this amp 3 years, I sold a misery (line6 not worth nothing on the second hand market) to return an all-tube amp, more plug and play and especially SOUND lamps no model does not match.
  
  
  
  The HD 147 is a good amp, the FBV Shortboard is a great tool, but it's not worth a good amp lights when you know what you want!
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