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Vox DA5 Portable Battery-Powered Guitar Combo Amplifier (5 Watts, 1x6.5 in.)

The new DA5 Digital Amplifier from Vox delivers high-quality guitar tone in a portable, compact and affordable package. In addition to heavy good looks, the 5-watt DA5 boasts some killer digital sounds, like 11 distinctive sound styles, 11 high-quality built-in effects, a super-easy knob-based control panel, and more. Plus, the versatile DA5 offers battery power making it the best sounding, most versatile, truly portable guitar amp. Learn More...

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
the amp modolas are all awesome fro clean to hard rock this is the one but the effects are just killer way better than the cube my friend just switch from his cube to this after hearing my amp

Quality:
hasnt broken yet cosmetics are stunning velcro back plate works really well and stays on unless your relaly trying to get it off to switch the batteries

Value:
140 bucks with all this comes with is a shocker and its reaised my practice time signifcantly now i can play at school with rocks

Desirability:
yes i do

Sound:
this amp sounds amazing. for a practice amp it sounds great but i think it sounsd great for any amp i have ever used especiall with the editable effects works great with delay gain is really nice and sustain is overwheming

Ease of Use:
how hard can a battery powered amp be. with simple microphone line in and heaphones just so easy

Support:
havent needed it

Overall:
its amazing sounding thats all there is to it

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Glad that it came with it's own power-supply, and the fact that you can run it off batteries/or a small motorcycle battery (go to your local electronics store and buy the lead) is such a bonus!

Quality:
Excellent build quality! If I could alter one thing, I'd have the shiny metal grill at the front sprayed black.

Value:
10/10 for value for money. Can't fault the product. Very impressed and happy!!

Desirability:
The amp looks the business. Only fault is the naff 'bling' Vox logo on the front....too shiny! Black it out and you're on to a winner!

Sound:
sound quality is excellent! If I could alter one thing, I'd have an 'acoustic' setting.

Ease of Use:
I play acoustic, and 'clean' is the sound for me. With the by-pass mode switched on, it sounds clean and clear.

Support:
Not dealt with the company for product support.

Overall:
Doubt I'll shop around for another portable practice amp - this is definately worth the money.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10

Feature:
Good for an inexpensive practice amp. You can plug and play without any effects processors or pedals for most styles.

Quality:
Have some buzzing from the control face plate but only with the volume turned high. Probably will need so glue to quiet it down in the near future.

Value:
Good for the money.

Desirability:
This is a nice portable amp with good looks. It could look better without the metal grill which I don't care for much.

Sound:
Great sound for such a small amp. Cleans are good and can overdrive it nicely for blues and hard rock.

Ease of Use:
Easy to select amp models and effects. Tone control really works well for lowering the highs.

Support:
Haven't tried them yet.

Overall:
This is one of the best practice amps that don't take up much room and are easy to take out of the closet. Good sounds and easy to use.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
I chose this one because the DA 15 has no battery operation possibilities. What it lacks are: - a guitartuner - storing possibilities and addressable memories

Quality:
Looks like it could fall out of your hands without major damage. Mine had a nail misplaced in the cover for the batteries and had scratched the interior. Made in Vietnam ....

Value:
Sure. I compared it against the Micro Cube of Roland which sells at about 2/3 of the price of the DA5 but the DA5 has more basic sounds and more effects.

Desirability:
In dutch I call it "Mijn Knuffelvox" which basically means that it's my cute little box to cherish like a pet. I also own a Vetta II and the Vox is used in the livingroom. Yes, I want it.

Sound:
Nice sounds, all basics you'd want are there. Noise can sometimes be a minor issue. It;s possible to adjust noisereductionlevels but the trade-off is lack of sustain and notes that do not completely sound all-the-way.

Ease of Use:
It can't be easier except that the headphone jack could be on top in stead of at the back.

Overall:
As mentioned, it lacks a tuner and you can't store any presets. Maybe the fact it's mono (also on headphones) could set me off to search further but till now there's nothing available that beats the sound and runs on batteries.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
The master volume is a critical feature in any amp and this amp has one. It has a wall adapter included. Unlike bigger battery powered amps this one uses C batteries so if you leave it on accidentally, no harm done. It is practically a pedalboard and because I'm not inclined to have anything more than some reverb and some distortion it's more than I'll ever need.

Quality:
I've only had it for two days so I couldn't say yet, but so far I like what I see. I treat my stuff very carefully so it will last for 20 years.

Value:
Absolutely!!!

Desirability:
Practical addition - I'm a Marshall man but this thing honks

Sound:
The clean sound is pristine and at first I thought it wouldn't be loud enough because the clean setting seemed to be a lot quieter than the other sounds. Even though it was and is quiter it is more than enough to busk with at busy bus stops. In the house it was a blast playing with the various levels of distortion. An awesome amp. It blows away the crate limo which costs more than three times the price of this baby.

Ease of Use:
If I were into computers and the like I'd probably have a heyday with it but I'm not. Apparently you can tweak all the effects. Factory settings are right on. I'm a happy camper.

Support:
Not applicable.

Overall:
Totally satisfied for the price I paid. I haven't even tried the mic input yet but the fact that my guitar sounds great and the CD player come out clean is great. The mic input, although having one was a criteria, was important, but because I'm not a real singer I'll cut it some slack if I have to. I don't think I'll have to.

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Overall:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Value:
* * * * . . . . . . 4 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * . . . . . . . 3 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10

Quality:
i am not sure how it will hold up. looks fine.

Value:
it should be priced around the same as the roland cube 15, about 95, online.

Sound:
the speaker is tinny, and doesn't sound as good as its nearest competitor, the roland microcube.

Ease of Use:
too many whistles and bells make what should be a no brainer into some work. the lack of versatility in effects selection doesn't help. don't expect to use more than two effects at one time and usually no more than one.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Comes w/ every thing 6 bat.

Quality:
Solid constuction. Looks and feels like you could drop it from the roof. LOL

Value:
Price for it's class but You get evry penny back w/ great sound.

Desirability:
Dead Sexy BiT%&.....

Sound:
I,ve owned all the amps in it's catagory. Including the roland, marshal and pignose. i've had the vox for two weeks now and it is just packed full of the best tones. As for power don't worry at all it will blow you out of the house. All i can say is you can't go wrong if your loking for a portible w/ great effects. I also own a Vox 50w and the efects on the 5w are just as good if not better. Thanks VOX for the best appartment amp a man could own. PS sorry for the mis types it's late.

Ease of Use:
Soooooo Easy !!!

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
great a A+

Quality:
it's a vox amp what else can i say

Value:
Could be a little pricey but you get what you pay for

Desirability:
It has great appeal its as sexy as Pamala Andersons boobs

Sound:
the best just like a bigger vox amp just mini but just as loud

Support:
great really great

Overall:
Great go up to the top of the page and click "add to cart"

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