Blackstar HT-5 review - Page 2

LonePhantom · #16 08-18-2009, 07:47 AM

Don't go the combo if you want something for jams. Get the head and probably a 2x12 speaker cabinet.

Tube life? Not sure in this amp. I'd be guessing you'd get a year or two out of them on average at least.

LonePhantom · #17 09-13-2009, 06:59 PM

I've written up a fairly comprehensive review of the HT-5 head now, and published it on my blog: http://lonephantom.wordpress.com/200...a-full-review/

I'm hoping to do some samples using the speaker emulator shortly when I have a little time.

big_paul_ski · #18 09-14-2009, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LonePhantom

I've written up a fairly comprehensive review of the HT-5 head now, and published it on my blog: http://lonephantom.wordpress.com/200...a-full-review/

I'm hoping to do some samples using the speaker emulator shortly when I have a little time.

thanks for taking the time to do this review after having it at home. i cant wait to get this little head. i still dont know why some people are bashing it? i think its solely because of the price. they are probably like its 299 so it must be crap.

sopra_ti · #19 10-24-2009, 08:39 PM

Do you know if a Orange PPC 112 is a good match for the Blackstar HT-5?

I just want something to play at home.
In the future, I want to buy a digitech whammy, boss digital delay, etc...

By the way, I have a ESP LTD EC-1000 DELUXE with EMG pickups.

Thanks!

LonePhantom · #20 10-25-2009, 07:36 AM

Definitely! Orange make nice cabs, plus I think the Vintage 30 speaker will be the perfect match for the HT-5.

sopra_ti · #21 10-25-2009, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LonePhantom

Definitely! Orange make nice cabs, plus I think the Vintage 30 speaker will be the perfect match for the HT-5.

And the pedals that I wish to buy?

Thanks!

MarkE · #22 10-25-2009, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sopra_ti

And the pedals that I wish to buy?

Thanks!

Stick the Whammy up front and the delay in the loop and you're good to go.

LonePhantom · #23 10-25-2009, 06:22 PM

Oh rather than the Boss Digital Delay check out the Digitech Hardwire one. It has more types of delays on tap, plus a looper feature.

Sounds great too!

sopra_ti · #24 10-26-2009, 07:16 AM

One doubt:

If instead of buying the PPC112 (1x12), what difference in sound should I expect if a choosen a Framus FR212?

Thanks.

LonePhantom · #25 10-26-2009, 07:41 PM

Well from what I've read, the Framus is using the same Celestion Vintage 30 speakers, and the cab can be closed back or open back, so it will probably have a similar tone to the Orange cab, albeit bigger and fuller as there are 2 speakers, plus you have the flexibility of changing from closed to open back.

If you can afford it, I'd go with the Framus.

Wolfram · #26 08-09-2011, 08:05 AM

I just picked up the HT-5HR, the new HT-5 head with Reverb which is an update to the original. I have a HT-110 on order also as I wanted less volume. I am thinking of picking up a HT-112 as a variation in volume and possibly tone. Anybody have any comments on this?

I have a Marshall JCM 900 head and Quad, JCM 800 head, Laney LC30II Combo and a Marshall MG15 Micro Stack which I use as a practice amp so I don't want something with massive volume.

I wanted something that I could use for messing around on at bedroom volumes with a nice warm tone and also something for recording.

So far I have tried the head through my Marshall 10" speakers and it sounds pretty darn good - it breaks up just nicely which is exactly what I wanted.

I have been really impressed with how responsive the controls are and there is plenty of Reverb to dial in. I have quite made up my mind yet on the ISF dial - will see how it goes.

I am also pretty impressed with the build quality - everything is neat and well put together.

Overall, very happy with the purchase and I look forward to trying it with the cabinet.

-Wolfram