Headphone amps

[timmo]

I don`t quite understand how headphone amps work. You plug your bass into the earphone amp, where do you plug the earphone amp to get the sound, or is it just a self contained unit that you can just play anywhere? If so, are they any good?

[paul_5]

My favourite is the EHX one. Metal case and self-contained. Jack input and a 1/8" headphone socket. It's got a 9v battery inside (a normal PP3 one) that last ages. To turn the amp on simply plug your headphones in - unplugging them turns it off.

http://www.hotroxuk.com/electro-harmonix-headphone-amp-personal-practice-amplification.html?utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_medium=organic&gclid=CLzFoLGT5LkCFaTLtAodMF4AoQ

I keep mine with a short 1/4" to 1/4" lead in my gig bag.

In answer to your last question: yes, they're brilliant.

[redbandit599]

I just last night ordered some headphones and Nux PG1, bit of a punt really (but I wanted to plug in my MP3 player and fancied the metronome function.)

[url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nux-Digital-Effects-Tuner-Metronome/dp/B0041D81H6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380030275&sr=8-1&keywords=nux+pg1"]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nux-Digital-Effects-Tuner-Metronome/dp/B0041D81H6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380030275&sr=8-1&keywords=nux+pg1[/url]

Should be along in a week or so, if I remember I'll post up a few lines on it.

[timmo]

Thanks for the replies. I will have to buy one.
The Nux PG1 looks interesting. Can you give your thoughts on it when you have had a reasonable go on it please

[ead]

Tascam Bass Trainer fan here. Same principle I guess.

If you want a posh one then [sfx] do one: [url="http://www.sfxsound.co.uk/mainpage.asp?page=home"]http://www.sfxsound.co.uk/mainpage.asp?page=home[/url]

Edited October 7, 2013 by ead

[andyonbass]

Am I correct in thinking you can get a gadget that enables you to plug into your i-phone? Are they any good?