Pod HD vs 11 Rack (as close to a blind test as I could get)

[Jim Soloway]

A vs B. Pick one and I'll let you know which was which after.

http://www.jimsoloway.com/MiscDemos2012/PolkaDotsIntroA.mp3

http://www.jimsoloway.com/MiscDemos2012/PolkaDotsIntroB.mp3

And here's C. Hopefully it will fall somewhere in between A & B.

http://www.jimsoloway.com/MiscDemos2012/PolkaDotsIntroC.mp3

 

[Proco]

Uhm... I like them both, but that well may be because of the playing and touch

Anyway, the first one sounds to me a little deeper/fat whereas the second one seems to have that kind of mid-hump Line6 always seems to feature in their products.
Not a bad thing (cuts well thru the mix), but I guess it's kinda like their "signature" tone.

But if you listen to them separetly... well, I don't think anyone could tell the difference.

Could you please make a mid-crunch A/B comparison? Plexi kind of tone?

 

[atquinn]

"A" was the clear winner for me. Just sounded more "alive" (whatever that means ). "B" sounded thin and flat by comparison. Because of my personal experiences with both units I'll say "A" was the 11R. If not, I need to get another HD500 and start tweaking some more!
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Austin

 

[fakeox]

With such a clean tone there's less to give it away: a/hd b/11r. Oh yeah, b.

 

[ricepr]

B. but both nice

 

[Jim Soloway]

Thanks guys. I've added a version C.

And sorry Proco. I really only play squeaky clean. I wouldn't know what to do with a mid-crunch Plexi kind of tone.

 

[Chadley]

I am not listening on my near field speakers like normal.....laptop instead. But I would say that A is the 11R and B is the HD500. Like I have stated in other threads were I knew which one was which, I greatly preferred the 11R.

 

[jmcorey]

Wanna know the outcome. A is the 11r.

 

[shasha]

If I had to guess which was which I'd say that A is the 11R as well because of the chiminess on the highs which I thought was really prevelant on a lot of their amp models (usually a good thing, sometimes not so good for me). But who knows since you could have dialed in just about anything.

As for which one I prefer it'd be A as well. I think that it sounds like it's got a broader voice or something where B sounds a bit flat and sterile. I'm not really sure whcih is best for what you are playing though, I just know that I want something that stands out more.

 

[HolyMuffDiver]

I have no idea which is which (I don't know how you would tell, except by assuming one unit is better and then saying it's the better-sounding clip), but I think I prefer B. (I own and like the HD500, haven't experienced the 11R in person.) They both sound good, however; I wouldn't say either one is the clear winner.

 

[3dognate]

In a lowfi iPad listen I liked a better, in good headphones I liked the detail of b.

 

[Aaron Mayo]

A sounds old, in a good way. B has more clarity. If I had to pick, I like C for some reason I can't put my finger on. Good stuff!

 

[AZG]

Listening through headphones I like B better. Not sure which is which.

 

[Guitar Vilain]

Harder to tell on clean tones but I'll play, A is the HD500 and B is the 11R.

 

[derek_32999]

They both sound like you, IMO. Nice. lol

 

[Stratofuzz]

I vote "C" then "A" for preference. (Dig them all) Great example of it ain't the equipment but the artist that makes the music.

 

[msr13]

I think A is the 11R and B is the Pod. I liked B better-- of course A, B, and C were all great playing.

 

[monsta]

Those aren't high gain tones, so they basically all sound the same to me.

Out of A & B, I think B is the 11R (only based on the fact I like it better)

 

[JoeBuerger]

I like B better. Both have amazing playing, but B has little more in each note played. I hope that's the Pod!

 

[mdme_sadie]

Both were good, but I preferred B, it just sounded a little more alive and real to me, closer to a recording in the room with some air. A sounded more processed to my ears.