High Gain Mini Amp Shootout - PRS MT15 VS EVH 5150 III LBX

[@bigdaddydoitall]

What do you know?... This is, how a proper review is done ladies and gentlemen

[@christianesposito7453]

Never seen a more proper review

[@realtruenorth]

I would call this a demo, proper one indeed, but a review usually does include talking,/opinions.

[@TwoAMBlacktop]

@@realtruenorth yes, proper demo. Also people need to stop using the word review for reading a spec sheet and never laying their hands on the product in review lol, that would be an overview.

[@realtruenorth]

@@TwoAMBlacktop agree, a review should include a good demo,, and that should be the most important part of the review

[@xNimrod97x]

Chevelle. Yesssssss. Also 10 Years and Three Days Grace. You win

[@MrDisruptor]

After reading the comments maybe something is wrong with me, because to my ear the EVH sounds better.

[@mattlombardi54]

MrDisruptor1 not at all man, everyone hears tones a little different, and like different tones lol. I prefer the prs but both of these actually sound great in a mix.

[@StratMatt777]

I agree... I want to like the MT15 so that I can buy it and have Mark's HUGE Alter Bridge tone but it sounds congested with too much low mids. I like the EVH... probably because it sounds like my soldano astroverb (aside from the slight hint of fuzzy fizz the EVH has). So now I will go back to being content with my amps! :) The only negative of the astroverb is the single channel, but it cleans up nicely with the guitar volume knob and I have a Blues Jr for a clean channel.

[@if6turnedouttobe9]

@@StratMatt777: Great comment and spot on. They both sound good, but the EVH has some type of vodoo magic going on...

[@MalachiArndt]

I agree with you. I'm a huge Alter Bridge/Tremonti fan so naturally I feel like I should appreciate the MT15 more. I've always loved the clarity in Tremonti's heavy riffs and I like his loyalty to analog equipment, but this EVH 5150 III was more pleasing to my ear. And that's okay too. I love Gojira's tones also, and Joe Duplantier uses EVH 5150 III.

[@1987ducanh]

same with me!

[@dantesaliba8533]

I’m just gonna applaud the Cleans on the MT15

[@Podcastforthewin]

Totally! Nobody talks about how great they are

[@ShaneStoneOfficial]

I think they sound like crap 😅 this is why music is subjective. There is no right or wrong, good or bad in music.

[@applehead252]

Finally I found someone that knows how to make a demo video that’s hella useful! Thanks so much! I love both though, damn it!

[@TobysGuitarGearDemos]

Thanks mate, really does help 👍

[@jorgea.9988]

This PRS MT-15 has probably the prettiest clean tone i've ever heard.

[@666misanthropic]

I just got a mesa California tweed, the clean on that thing is absolutely incredible!

[@FISHYFILMPRODUCTIONS]

They sound very similiar, the MT15 seems to be darker, while the EVH is brighter, both sound amazing

[@jongauthier9289]

Dude...your choice of riffs is outstanding!! My hats off to you

[@Emddie]

You are a rare species for playing TDG riffs. We need to preserve you.

[@harveysanchez6993]

100% agree this video demo was perfect I’m only watching it now

[@morguemolestation-topic6098]

I dont know why, but i actually liked the evh better. I like that fizz.

[@singleproppilot]

I call it “bite”.

[@YichenWang]

This is, by far, the most useful comparison I have ever watched! They matched the tones as close as possible so you can actually focus on those details and have a good understanding of what these amps can do.

[@joshuaburke4969]

I got eh PRS MT15 a few weeks ago. Holy crap it OWNS every other amp I have ever had.

[@MrMariodraiby1]

Joshua Burke have u tried the mini rectifier?

[@uonadtehrrocks]

It's so loud lol

[@idontevenknow5956]

Joshua Burke I traded a DSL 20 for it, I don’t regret it at all.

[@jaychen2000metal]

This or 6505mh

[@timothychristopher9307]

I'm gettin one tomm too I cant wait! . I played a little Bogner atma at GC the other day... that was the sickest thing I've ever heard no bsh

[@wrongbeach35]

That PRS MT15 kills just about anything in its class

[@voltnerstudios2115]

I've been a 5150 user for 20 years. But after this video, I want the PRS! Thickness!

[@rivalworkshopandguitars5851]

I recently got one and it’s nothing short of amazing. Gets really heavy if you want the the clean tones on it are equally amazing. I run it through a PRS 2x12 cabinet. It really loud though. Like you would think it’s a 50W head

[@voltnerstudios2115]

@@rivalworkshopandguitars5851 Nice dude. I was about to buy one, but I bought the Neural Quad Cortex. We shall see how that goes. If I don't like it, I will 100% buy one of these.

[@BrandonEht]

@@voltnerstudios2115 The El34 5150 sounds way better than the mt15

[@BlutigeTranen]

That EVH 5150 all the way for my tastes. I really dig how close to an 80s thrash feel you can pull out of it with minimal effort but that PRS has cleans so clean I'm not going to shower tomorrow after hearing it.

[@nj1255]

The MT15 is the kind of amp that sounds awesome when you play through it by itself, but it can disappear a bit in a mix. The EVH don't sound quite as refined on it's own, but it always fits perfectly in a mix and always seems to be the loudest amp even though you volume/gain match it with other amps.

[@pickinthatbanjo]

Funny, considering the tremonti's biggest complaint is that people return it because it's just too loud for a 15 watt amp

[@kornelijekovac9793]

@@pickinthatbanjo Even when switched on half-power?

[@kagenotatsumaki]

@@kornelijekovac9793 Yeah, the thing even on 7 watts is practically "confident enough to let everyone hear you" level of loud as soon as you turn the volume knob up enough to get any sound out of it lol

[@brianpark492]

I have to to agree with the comment that it sounds better on its own. I have tried tube screamer and other overdrive pedals. ...I think all you need is reverb and delay and whatever you fancy also out of the fx loop.😊

[@brianpark492]

And I use a boss EQ pedal to boost.

[@nicosanchez_music]

Having owned and used the MT15 for multiple shows with my band, it works fantastic for aggressive guitar parts as well as crispy cleans. It's such a versatile amp that also lets you control your seperate EQ for gain channel and clean channels. If you're looking for a solid amp to gig with, the MT15 is your best bet. By far. I use it for my band, Moth Bite and will continue using for all of our music.

[@theironhearts3725]

MT15 showed the difference with that ts mini a lot better. It sounded so good with the pedal

[@thomasVA9707]

i love the way you guys do the comparison by switching the same riff without interruption, if someone talks first inbetween then it kinda breaks the sound memory a bit, this way the comparison is very direct

[@andrep0wly35]

For me, the prs because of the better clean channel, thicker distortion with more mids.. The evh sounds bit fizzy highs, and the prs got 2x 6l6!

[@uonadtehrrocks]

I think the EVH sounds kinda woody?

[@brentkirkland3597]

I definitely like the prs more. I have one. It's truly awesome.

[@singleproppilot]

I must say as an EVH owner I’m probably biased, but i think it stomps all over the PRS. One thing worth mentioning is that there are two versions of the EVH lunchbox head; the one here that has two dirty channels with no real clean setting, and the LBX II which has the clean channel and the lead channel with dual gain and volume pots. I couldn’t make the choice between them, so I bought the 50 watt version that has all three channels.

[@skatertwig26]

I had the 5150 iii 6l6 50w and the Prs mt-15 at different times. I miss the Prs more though. The EVH Blue and Red channels sound great( although can be harsh at times for higher notes due to brightness)Other then that, fantastic. Great metal amp. The green channel however was not great, left much to be desired. The Prs clean is much, much better. The hi gain on both are great, just different. Combined they would be perfect(for me). All depends on the person but for the money they are both awesome amps.

[@SirJamalong]

Excellent Comparison. This is how its done! - PRS Clean Channel Sounds Crystal, and Lead Channel WOW , Clearly which one is the Winner here imo...

[@timothyweesner6286]

I went with the MT 15 last year, because the tone knobs are more responsive. Getting an EVH this tax season. They both sound good, take pedals well, and have their place in a dual amp basement studio set up.

[@jaychen2000metal]

Not to take away from the prs but that evh "fizz" would be the reason it wouldn't sound dull in a band setting. I once saw a bad and i said "his tone is too sharp" once the band played, it sounded great...

[@SheepDog1513]

It really helps when you can cut through the mix indeed! I personally don't play in a band so I'm not trying to compete with a bassist or vocalist, so I typically lean toward the a little thicker tone in my little "jam" cave! I currently run a Marshall DSL40C with a Celestion Creamback speaker (def an ear pleaser to me). I've got the MT15 and the MT112 en route however. Hoping I'm not disappointed...! ;-) Cheers

[@BrandonEht]

This is what I try to explain to people all of the time. Just because your rig sounds good when you're jamming alone doesn't mean it will sound good in a mix

[@tommilitello198]

And if he heard your tone he’d say it sounded to flat,hasn’t any one figured out we hear differently,are you four

[@tobongkim9687]

With both guitars and amps, prs really knows how to fatten sound up just until right before it gets muddy.

[@eriklynn3866]

I have a voodoo lab amp channel switcher that I programmed so these amps change between clean and lead simultaneously. What a ferocious tone when these two amps play in unison via my helix. Thanks for the demo

[@typangtv]

Dual mono setup? What cabs are you using? I had a setup like that briefly with two Joyo bantamps (mesa and Marshall styles) and a y-splitter on one footswtich. Sounded awesome and I’m looking to do it again using lunchbox style heads!

[@jasonmcmillan4373]

Opened with Chevelle. You Sir, are a man of good taste! Backed up further by a beautiful version of Creed at 5:20. Thank you.

[@theicequeenelsa5762]

Which band plays this song?

[@MrRyeDaddy]

Wow, that PRS kicks the EVH up and down the block! Hard to overcome bigger glass.

[@runnningonempty]

LOL...You must be one of those kinds that calls a bitch slap an ass beating...

[@thomasdoss4577]

This is STILL the best EVH lbx review. I jUst bought the lbxii. Thank you.

[@i8ittoo]

Prs , is just a tad more compressed , but overall i like the sound more.

[@srh361]

Just got the mt-15 and my God it slays every single other amp I've got!

[@bcmuzikofficial]

Thanks for not chugging for 20mins lmao. Have recorded with MT15 in a studio for most of my album. Really wanting it for a live setting. Cant go wrong with small venues.

[@bcmuzikofficial]

It really sux how the price has went up tho... extra $150

[@kenjicarlos8402]

@@bcmuzikofficialnoise loop hum and terrible volume taper put me off wanting it….. shame since it was the best sounding lunchbox

[@Muzerino434]

The EVH over the MT15 in everything but the clean sound for me. But does anybody buy an EVH to play cleans? 😏

[@if6turnedouttobe9]

Best Comment Award...

[@Furion864]

If you are using pedals very good clean channel is priceless. Giving you needed dynamic and headroom for overdrive clipping

[@ToroKchannel]

Amazed with the PRS ! I prefer its distorion to the EVH's and the clean sounds really cool. Thanks for this video.

[@justinvzu01]

I personally run the same rig, MT15 into the Harley Benton G212 Vintage. I'd say the MT15 sounds just a bit better, and is more versatile, but it's also harder to dial in to sound great. Like, it can definitely sound amazing, but it takes some work to get there. Now only a couple weeks and I can see how it handles the Headrush Pedalboard for my effects.

[@shanewilfon6860]

Prs killed it! Kick add review. No blabber and all tone! Thanks 😊

[@emoboi311]

You make some of the greatest amp demos, many KZbin channels fail to show variety of amp EQ’s and comparisons.

[@Davefranzin]

I tried them both well in the shop ... they sound good, I'm EVH superfans but I think the MT15 is a bit more versatile because the clean channel receives the stompbox well, then it has two separate EQs, which you allow for perfect tone adjustment in every channel... however they are two amazing amps for their price and you should have both of them.

[@SethC0711]

Perfect gear review. From the vid, I like the sound of MT15 better overall, but I would guess that the 5150 sits better in a band’s mix.

[@8stringwrshpleader]

Dude, I need the MT 15 in my life!!!! Love the demo dude. Thanks for including the clean tones in there. I play for my church and I need a rig that can take reverb & delay on cleans for a Sunday but destroy my ears when I'm at home rocking out 🤣🤣🤣

[@wadecarefully]

What an amazing demo. Thank you for a quality upload my dude. This was extremely helpful.

[@TobysGuitarGearDemos]

Thanks mate appreciate it 👍

[@offshot1st]

Clean channel with seperate eq for me personally. I play super clean cleans and high gains. Im honesty not even that bothered about crunch

[@TarshishedCactus]

PRS sounds more modern imo but the EVH cuts better. Hard to say which sounder better maybe EVH but the PRS is very nice.

[@if6turnedouttobe9]

The EVH is just hard to beat...All that clean gain is like fat power tube saturation...Can't go wrong with either one of these...

[@matthewhale9831]

Awesome review! I also love the song choices you used, that’s alot of what I play

[@timothyweesner6286]

Cleans: PRS. Versatility: PRS. Dirty: EVH for bright , dirty classic rock. PRS for darker modern tones. I saw buy both, and you’re pretty much covered. Great review!

[@nomadronin7361]

Strangely, when they are both boosted (which neither of them needs) they sound very close tone wise.

[@danielbentley7117]

Not that strange when they're both going through the same pedal

[@emartinezr]

Yeah. Not "strange", but the PRS gets a similar tone to the EVH when it gets boosted. The EVH is brigther and more present... more transparent. The MT has a darker sound, but the OD neutralizes the difference.

[@atwistofmetal6052]

Nice comparison vid. I've been a 5150 guy for a long time and this just confirms it for me. Sounds much sharper and less muddy, but maybe that's just my taste 🤘

[@jotunbjorn]

The MT15 sounds FAT. Must be the power tubes. Great demo.

[@nomadronin7361]

So, which is your personal preference? Do you not like the MT 15 because of the preamp voice? Personally I think they are close enough in tone that I could be happy with either one.

[@komangalitkumarajaya]

fat but overal nice, evh little bit trebly i think even both same flat EQs

[@arcanjil1926]

@@komangalitkumarajaya Yeah, the MT15 has more low end (to me), making it sound fatter. Both are good, but I'm leaning to the PRS. Maybe the new EVH LBX-S will have some more low end to it... ADD: I play through a 4X12 which probably fatten up the EVH, but so too, the MT15.

[@DarrenPrice333]

EVH III all day long. Sits in the mix so well. The other is far to dark

[@nomadronin7361]

It is a little dark but I think changing tube to EHX 12AX7s will brighten it up a bit.

[@christianesposito7453]

@@nomadronin7361 it totally will and vice versa w the EVH, they sounds super similar to me with just minor differences

[@nomadronin7361]

After having both of these amps for a while I think if I had to chose one over the other it would be the PRS, not because it sounds better as I think they both sound great, but because the clean channel has it’s own EQ. The only thing missing on the PRS is a master volume, which isn’t all important and can be easily fixed by buying a volume box from eBay and running it through the effects loop. To me, both of these amps are spectacular. You opinion may vary because your tone choices may be different from mine, which is great because it would suck if we all sounded the same.

[@Jerryleedlelee]

Nomad Ronin could you give me a good recommendation on a volume box for the PRS?

[@MaestroJericho]

@@Jerryleedlelee JHS Black Box

[@Ron4president09]

@@MaestroJericho i second this, i crank amp volume and back it down with black box in effects loop, sounds great

[@tragicallymalicious1]

They both sound really good but the PRS has a better design because of the separate tone stacks. When you're performing you can't stop and tweak the amp when you switch channels.

[@marks9197]

Thanks for the great video! To my ears, it's the Mt-15 all the way. No comparison.

[@MetalBaller83]

This is an excellent demo. I really do love the tone on both amps; but I think I like the EVH more. To my ears, it seems like it has a slightly more pronounced presence on the dirty tones than the PRS. Don’t get me wrong though; that PRS amp is definitely sweet too. Full and warm sounding tones, and awesome breakup.

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

To me the PRS sounds better but the EVH benefits more from the tube screamer. Which actually tells you a lot about the basic great sound of the PRS. Thanks for the demo. 👍

[@jaychen2000metal]

I don't like the prs in the beginning unboosted. Sounds muffly. My 6505mh is like that too

[@daviddarko2665]

The PRS has a really warm, almost dark tone going on......🥰🤘❤🥰🤘❤🥰🤘❤!

[@PoppaWheelies]

Bought a MT15 today if fantastic condition for $300 . Can’t wait to play it .

[@misterkenova6695]

Both Badass. No question.

[@caseyodonnell6621]

I have this HB cab and am considering the MT-15, thanks for this! Very helpful.

[@tluckbrown]

Great juxtapose. I liked the EVH. The PRS is great, but it's missing that certain unexplainable tone.

[@nihiabstracto]

Best youtube channel, that is REAL comparison ! Thank you. EVH sounds realy great.

[@Silktribe]

Awesome review/comparison... thank you so much! That's a sub...:) I really like both amps and for different reasons. I would love to hear a stereo track with both amps on both sides so 4 tracks in total. I have a feeling they would create a huge wall of "sitting perfectly in the mix kick ass" sound. Also, keep in mind that the SM57 notoriously tends to smother the center to upper midrange of certain amp/cab/speaker combinations which can lead to a loss of "body" or "substance" on recordings and I got the impression that's what's happening with the EVH here. The EVH DOES sound brighter and bitier by design but not to this extent I should think. I believe if you actually hear those amps in a room you won't get results as drastic but for this video's purpose I think the exageration is somehow pretty useful because it clearly emphasizes the different characteristics. Another mic... say a Lewitt tom mic... would have reduced the effects. I think I need to buy both of them, an ABY box, another 2x12 and destroy all the drummers on earth... 🖤

[@musicmore8315]

Good demo. I actually owned both of them. Their booth equally great! Out of all the lunchbox amps these two are above the competition. It’s simply a matter of taste. The clean channel on this particular EVH was not very good. They have made it much better on the new model. The clean channel on the MT15 is extremely great and sounds incredible with chorus, delay or reverb in te effects loop.

[@kellyjackson7889]

Thats because it doesn't have a clean channel it's just the Blue and Red channel. The 'II' version has the Green (clean) and Blue channel.

[@kornelijekovac9793]

Any of them good at low levels?

[@knightlove1000]

they are both great amps. In my opinion the evh shows that brown sound better.

[@takitezy7]

Super excellent video comparison.. exactly what I need to hear, thanks!

[@lonewolfsx29]

Awesome video. I had the 50w 5150 III and sold it to buy a 6505 instead. The 6505 (non plus) has all of the mids I felt the EVH was missing. That said, the "hollow" sound of the EVH did sound really good for certain tones. The guy that sold me the 6505 used the money to buy an MT15 and from what he tells me it's even better than the 6505 is, so I guess that's next on my list. Wish I could have all 3 though.

[@ontologicaldiarrhea6582]

6505 Is imo much better, of course, PRS Is much tighter and modern sounding, but also a lot boxier than 6505 (+ it lacks the Peavey mids)

[@transmundanemusic]

Both awesome. I went w the MT15. I think it's the best value tube amp on the market, currently. But i'm a sucker for the 5150 and would be super happy w either of these amps.

[@canadianguitar-garrettont7368]

Just bought this Head with a Hughes and Kettner cabinet just love this head

[@magnuslikestanks6044]

Which one?

[@canadianguitar-garrettont7368]

Magnus Likes Tanks the MT15

[@magnuslikestanks6044]

@@canadianguitar-garrettont7368 Nice, I really want one. I've never had a proper head valve amp, and this one looks compact and good for the price. The only thing I'm kinda worried about is how loud it is... Are you still able to play at "room jam session" volume level, if you know what I mean?

[@canadianguitar-garrettont7368]

Magnus Likes Tanks I have no issue I set it to the 5watt neighbors haven’t complained lol

[@canadianguitar-garrettont7368]

I want to possibly add a tube screamer and noise gate I’m just getting Into all this so learning as I go. But I tried a few different amp heads and that one was my favorite

[@milocabral7428]

To my ear the mt15 wins hands down that bass response just blows the evh out of the water again just me

[@satchrules101]

You get the God smack tone with the aggressive gain it has .

[@brownsparlour9813]

this is such a great representation of both amps at all different styles!really good video!compare more amps!

[@marcaononymous]

both are great, but the EVH wins this one imho

[@grinningintheirface2685]

Thanks for the demo. Only owned one tube amp, monoprice 15w and this things a freaking beast...cant wait for their next version. I dont gig, or cant go any louder, so thats perfect for me...and way cheaper.

[@guitarplayer5235]

No doubts as far as iam concerned EVH is the one ...for me because of the clarity crystal sound he's got . But i like the smouth Hot dark sound of the prs too . Thats the way to make a good demo : no stupid BS comments : IYA ! Bawa ! wazza ! with stupid mic gain overdriven outputs . Very good Job thx a lot .

[@steveweilhart2359]

PRS wins for me has more growl and bark with 6l6's and 5 pre amp tubes - also has 2 eq sections 1 for each channel that's pretty big. EVH is a fine sounding amp no doubt it's all preference what your looking for - me prog metal love the 6l6's .

[@keenedgedesigns]

Great A/B comparison. Very easy to know which amp was on. Thanks.

[@SheepDog1513]

For me and my ear (as well as the environment I play in) I gotta go with the PRS MT15. Love the smooth, creamy Clean channel and the thickness of the Lead channel. I have the MT15 and the MT112 en route. Should be here early next week. I'm hoping I can find a good range of versatility in the Lead channel or thru effects and the Clean channel... Keeping my fingers crossed! Nice demo/video! Cheers!!

[@LeeGee]

A perfect demo - thank you!

[@jaredbroider]

I'm stuck between these two and the Invective MH. Amazing video btw. All comparisons should be done like this

[@michaelquintana9305]

Aint got no money for either. Its Nice to hear prs. Oh Lord let me eat the crumbs that fall from your tables. Amen

[@rahl1233]

MT15 hands down best lunchbox in the price range...

[@Solod49]

Like that open sound of 5153lbx

[@paulkielt9301]

To my ears the EVH sounds more open than the MT15.

[@UberDistortion]

I'm evh fans.. but for this shootout the MT is the winner.. has more mid low thump & tighter ( more detail ) sound 👍

[@vabyanvaneudaimonia2712]

Thank you so much for this amazing comparison!

[@AkiraSpectrum]

Amazing video! I preferred the PRS MT15 overall.

[@TobysGuitarGearDemos]

Cheers mate 👍

[@sinquestsound]

Love Your comparisons! Big "+" from SinMix! :D All what You can do next time, put also comparison in a mix. When guitars are double or quadtracked we can here more. Good Job again!

[@michaelbarber1123]

PRS nailed the clean Creed sound.

[@valentinodania7956]

Three days grace approved🤤

[@TheLks84]

Wow man very clever video !!! You have done great job and its 10/10 Helpful !!!

[@brandonlam1477]

Still the EVHs blue channel is sparking compared to the one on my old 6505+.

[@joaoalcantara6676]

For metal, EVH hands down. I would totally own the PRS, though.

[@brighidclaire]

Excellent comparison vid!

[@liamphillips2339]

Chevelle right off the bat! Instant sub.

[@dongarrett9735]

PRS sounds best warmer wider tone profiles. EVH sounds good too but more solid state tone.

[@Axman66]

++ best Amp reviewer on this planet+++ must check all++ it is not only me who think so !!!

[@Ekwensuocha666]

Best review of amps I've ever seen. 🤘🏼🍻

[@floridaman7079]

loving the 3 Days Grace riifs

[@These_go_to_eleven_1959]

I pick the The EVH only because it has a much better master Volume taper. The MTS goes from a real quiet TV volume to being too loud but the EVH's master is very gradual and accurate . it is very easy to dial in a low volume for late night playing with the EVH. If the MTS had a better master control it would be my choice because of the clean tones it gets.

[@TobysGuitarGearDemos]

Very true 👍

[@kevinlynch5925]

The MT15 sounds bigger and fuller in my opinion, good demo by the way!