Vox amPhones Active Amplifier Headphones

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Plug these headphones directly into your guitar or bass to practice anytime -- no headphone amp needed! Or turn off the amp modeling for casual listening.

Forget the headphone amp and go straight to the music! Vox amPhones active amplifier headphones plug in to any electric bass or guitar, offering onboard amplification and built-in guitar and bass amp sounds, for instant jamming without all the gear. Vox took a closed-back dynamic pair of Audio-Technica headphones and added amPlug technology along with a reactor circuit based on Valve Reactor technology. Together, these features reproduce the dynamic sounds of classic Vox amps.

Headphones with Built-in Amp Modeling

Vox amPhones use an analog design that models the circuit responses of Vox's original amps. Choose the AC30, which reproduces the sound of the classic VOX AC30 amplifier; or the Bass, which models the Vox AC100 bass amp for modern electric bass players.

Let Built-in Effects Take the Lead

If you go for the headphones of the AC30, you're in for a selection of onboard effects, including reverb, chorus, and delay. The Bass version of amPhones provides a standout sub for those effects, offering a classic built-in compressor. Tailor each effect to your own personal tune.

Turn Off the Amp Modeling and Wear These as Standalone Headphones

Not only are amPhones awesome active amp headphones, they serve double duty as conventional headphones, too. Switch back and forth between the two types by disconnecting your guitar or bass and powering off your amPhones. You can rock out on your instrument of choice with modeled amps of your choice, or ear jam with your read more top playlist. Made by Audio-Technica, amPhones offer superb sound in any situation.

Get an overview of the Vox amPhones Active Amplifier Headphones in this video demo:


Features:

- Active amplifier headphones
- Built-in amPlug technology provides guitar/bass sounds on the fly
- Dynamic amp sounds come courtesy of a reactor circuit based on Valve Reactor technology
- Analog design simulates the circuit response of the original amp
- The AC30 version faithfully reproduces the classic VOX AC30
- The Bass version provides a wide-range sound, including a Bassilator circuit that simulates the resonance of the speaker cabinet and floor
- Full FX section with chorus/delay/reverb for the guitar versions, and a compressor for the bass version
- 1/4" connector allows easy connection to any guitar or bass
- Turn the amPhones off to use them as conventional headphones
- AUX input jack lets you jam along with your CD/MP3 player
- Includes 2 AAA batteries and a plug adaptor
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Headphones Section:
- Type: Closed-air dynamic headphones
- Driver diameter: 40 mm
- Output sound pressure level: 97 dB
- Playback frequency range: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
- Maximum input: 1,000 mV
- Impedance: 49 Ohm
- Cable length: 1.3 m

Amp Section:
- Output: 1.4 V (Maximum)
- Controls: Dials (Gain, Tone, Volume, Effect), Switch (Standby)
- Input Terminals:
- *Guitar Input (for "amPhones AC30 / amPhones Lead / amPhones Twin")
- *Bass Input (for "amPhones Bass")
- *AUX Input
- Power supply: AAA battery x 2
- Battery life: *amPhones AC30, *amPhones Lead, *amPhones Twin
- Approximately: 7 hours (Manganese) / 16 hours (Alkaline)
- *amPhones Bass
- Approximately: 8 hours (Manganese) / 20 hours (Alkaline)

General:
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 195x 160 x 50 mm / 7.68" x 6.30" x 1.97"
- Weight: 230 g / 8.11 oz. (Not Batteries included)
- Included items: AAA battery x 2 for trying product, a pug adapter "3.5mm <-> 6.3 mm"
- *Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice for improvement.
- *Audio-Technica is registered trademarks of Audio-Technica Corporation.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 631-390-6500

Vox amPhones Active Amplifier Headphones

The VOX amPlug series of palm-sized headphone guitar amplifiers enables musicians to easily plug their amPlug into any guitar, and attach a pair of headphones to achieve high quality guitar sounds anywhere. Now, amPhones make it even easier for you. While the amPlug required the user to provide the headphones, the amPhones are headphones that have the amPlug technology already built in. Just plug in your instrument, and enjoy serious guitar/bass sound and superb comfort. amPhones are created using headphone technology from Audio-Technica, the name you trust for headphones. amPhones can also be used as conventional headphones when the amplifier simulator is switched off. You can connect your guitar/bass to these headphones, or use them for listening to music. amPhones are what you need, whether you're practicing by yourself in your room, or listening to your portable audio player on the way to the studio. amPhones are a must-have item for any VOX enthusiast.

Choose AC30 or Bass Model

amPhones come with built-in amp modeling! The "AC30" faithfully reproduces the sound of the classic VOX AC30 amplifier, and the "Bass" models VOX's classic AC100 bass amp with a wide-range design to meet the needs of today's modern electric bass players. Each uses a completely analog design in order to faithfully model the circuit response of the original amp, and will satisfy even the most critical listener.

Numerous high-quality effects are built-in

The amPhones series contains numerous effects that add variety to the sound. The "AC30," "Twin," and "Lead" provide reverb/chorus/delay, and "Bass" provides a compressor. Each effect is adjustable, giving you sound with superb presence that will bring out your best performances.

Also usable as headphones

When you disconnect your guitar/bass and power-off your amPhones, they will function as a conventional set of headphones that offer the superb sound quality that you would expect from VOX. The headphones themselves are made by Audio-Technica, the name you trust in headphones. You'll enjoy optimum sound quality and a comfortable fit that will not produce listener fatigue, even during extended listening sessions. Their folding design allows easy portability, and the extension cable and adaptor plug are also included, making these units an excellent choice for their stand-alone headphone functionality.

Consumer channels

More and more these days, headphones are used by many music lovers as a "must have" accessory and fashion statement. Introducing the iconic Vox brand into this segment will allow Vox to be "seen and heard" in mainstream consumer markets as well as existing music industry channels.

Features:

- Headphones with built-in amPlug technology that allows you to obtain full-fledged guitar/bass sounds immediately.
- Headphones made by Audio-Technica, the trusted name in headphones.
- The headphone amp uses a reactor circuit that's based on the Valve Reactor technology featured in VOX amps, delivering incredibly dynamic amp sounds.
- Totally analog design that faithfully simulates the circuit response of the original amp.
- Choose the "AC30" version which faithfully reproduces the classic VOX AC30, or the "Bass" version which provides a wide-range sound, including a Bassilator circuit that realistically simulates the resonance of the speaker cabinet and floor.
- A full complement of effects are is provided: chorus/delay/reverb for the guitar versions, and a compressor for the bass version.
- 1/4" connector allows easy connection to any guitar or bass.
- When the power is off, the amPhones can be used as conventional headphones that offering the superb sound quality that you would expect from VOX.
- AUX input jack lets you jam along with your CD/MP3 player.

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. (5 ratings)
Submitted November 13, 2013 by Scott S in Kansas City, MO

"Thin cord fails"

Overall: 3 out of 5 stars
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After about 11 months of gentle use, I how now have a short in the cord right at the base of the headphones that makes these useless.I guess I'll try my hand at soldering on a new cord.
Sound
Great while it lasted.
Features
These would let you practice quitly anywhere and still have a good idea what it would sound like out of an amp.
Ease of Use
Couldn't be much easier to use.
Quality
Everthing but the skinny cord.
Value
Good while it lasted, but I'm not willing to buy a second pair and have them fail in a year.
Manufacturer Support
I'll contact them, haven't heard back yet.
The Wow Factor
This could be a great product, if it just held up to normal use.

Musical Background:

Novice

Musical Style:

Rock, surf, blues, classical, ...
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