MARSHALL DSL1H 1 WATT VRS 0.1 BEDROOM VOLUME TEST? Any good?

[@jimmyjimmy951]

Bed room test is way more relevant than most You Tubers give credit for. Just ask my ageing neighbours and the wife.. 👍🇦🇺

[@DeathMetalDevin]

A good attenuator will broaden your horizon exponentially, I have a rivera rockcrusher recording and it gives me all the bedroom volumes at sweet spot tube gains

[@Paulio91184]

I just bought a DSL1H and I love it .. Neighbors aren't an issue for me and I can play as loud as I want in that regard BUT... sleeping kids is most definitely an issue and I needed a quiet amp for playing when the kiddos go to bed and this definitely does the job

[@Arcturian1111]

Test starts at 7:45 mark

[@mattvdh]

it's weirdly awesome. If i were to close my eyes and just listen, I would guess a much larger amp. It's really quite amazing how good it sounds for 1w

[@Bcwilderness]

trick is an eq in the loop for some frequency punching and a maxon tube pedal in front, the laney steel park boost does the job too

[@NinecoreNeil]

Yeah probably but they cost more than the head I bet

[@MKRISING75]

That is one KILLER little amp!This was a definite surprise and super impressed by this Marshall I’m going to have to find one for myself great video as always big dog Rock on 🤘

[@NinecoreNeil]

Hey thanks mate yes for this money it’s a steal

[@kendirtiestsaffi4178]

You can have mine. One trick pony easily eclipsed by a solid state Katana. I know I have both and soooo wanted to love my Marshall. Even the EQ is a chore to use. I musta got 2 duds in a row. Good for using w modelors.

[@redstrat5976]

Can’t wait for mine to arrive, it’s upgraded with some jj tubes for the ultra gain

[@JamesFlorio-ti8gc]

Somehow i never caught this demo before it really sounds great i love it....i may have to get a dsl 40 or a 20 head now ....rich gain phenomenal 💯

[@charvelgtrs]

I found it funny that out of all the amps Ola demo'd over the years that was one of his best tones so far. That amp has no right to sound that good lol.

[@NinecoreNeil]

It’s a great amp it’s bloody loud

[@charvelgtrs]

@@NinecoreNeil Hopefully one day you'll consider checking out the 20 watter, would love to hear what you'd think.

[@NinecoreNeil]

@@charvelgtrs i actually asked Marshall for a demo / review dsl 20 but unfortunately no luck,I know them quite well so I thought it would happen but it was blocked by the marketing manager I guess

[@quitegenius]

Tone shift works great on classic channel which I find to be too bright. Also I think the 1W mode is better on ultra gain channel and .25W on classic gain. Classic gain is louder.

[@NinecoreNeil]

Yes 👍

[@HaganeYoshi]

Man that chug at 10:55 got me, i think i will end up buying this amp

[@NinecoreNeil]

@@HaganeYoshi it’s pretty good the 20 is great as well

[@lovecraftmusic8717]

Marshall amps in general have a really nice organic sound but unluckily they're usually not high-gain and tend to be too brittle especially with V30's, so they need the right speakers and boost or mod. Not a plug and play amp as many people consider them (especially the vintage ones) and I know for sure because I have a Jcm800 that is a pain in the arse. I think the Mesa Boogie Crown is what Marshall is supposed to sound: gainier and tighter.

[@NinecoreNeil]

I think it was actually the Nailbombs they are too middy for the amp

[@lovecraftmusic8717]

@@NinecoreNeil staying in that brand I think the Ragnarok is pretty interesting as bridge pickup: aggressive low-mids.

[@lovecraftmusic8717]

@@NinecoreNeil the amp sounded right here tho

[@NinecoreNeil]

@@lovecraftmusic8717 yep agreed sounds great

[@NinecoreNeil]

@@lovecraftmusic8717 yeah sounds it in demos

[@napomania]

i usually say that the best reverb is putting the amp in the other side of the room cranked to 11 :-D :D

[@andre432]

Thanks for the video! Glad to hear someone agree with the volume issue for appartments. Out of curiosity: What Cab and speaker are you using in the video? I might have missed it. Sounds killer!

[@NinecoreNeil]

Usually a Hesu 212 but can’t remember now

[@bluesdude1194]

On doing some research on this amp, which is how I found your video, my only bug bear is you can only use a 16 ohm cab.

[@NinecoreNeil]

Yes I had to sell it because I only had 8ohm cabs crazy

[@fuzzymuppet1990]

A few years late to the party, but I think marshall needs to make a tube preamp pedal version of this, kinda like the friedman irx or ird. And have the 4 channel modes on it, too. Or this amp needed a speaker defeat and the ability to turn off the built-in cab sim on the line out, just for flexability.

[@NinecoreNeil]

@@fuzzymuppet1990 I duno what’s up with Marshall mate I mean they barely release a damn product these days ,so many people would buy their pre amp pedals if they were modeler on the amps

[@fuzzymuppet1990]

@NinecoreNeil yeah I heard from somewhere, I think phil mcknight... said amps are like only 10-15% of their parent companies' total profit. They make more money on t shirts than they do amps lol. I know vietnam is a no no word. But they should be making all their 20 watt heads there. Plexis and jcm 800 are very simple in design theres no reason they can't make those 20 watt versions in 'Nam for 500 bucks. They would sell like hotcakes. Or hell even release 1 watt versions of those.

[@NinecoreNeil]

@@fuzzymuppet1990 totally agree I’d love a jubilee but not at that price

[@idontgivea1769]

Man, that 57 is such a tone killer... Listen how good it sounds in the room! Beats me why so many people use the 57 (or any dynamic or condenser mics) for amp demos; they color the sound way too much.

[@NinecoreNeil]

Well I duno about everyone else but I use them because most venues use them as standard so it gives people a realistic sound of what they would sound like at a gig

[@idontgivea1769]

@@NinecoreNeil Sure! Didn't mean to be a dick here, i'm just glad you showed us how it sounds in the room, as opposed to mic'd up only, like most people do.

[@NinecoreNeil]

@@idontgivea1769 oh yeah I know I was just explaining why I use one 👍

[@paulpokrzywa3721]

That Marshall kicks they did a good job with it has that older style metal tone Judas Priest thanks again great video

[@NinecoreNeil]

Hey mate yes it’s got that grainy tone to it,it does become modern when boosted too

[@NinecoreNeil]

@@allboutthemojo I’ll probably do a demo using ir and the TwoNotes CaptorX eventually

[@NinecoreNeil]

@@allboutthemojo hi it’s got a 0.5 mode 😜

[@ddf2304]

Cool video! You made me chuckle about the neighbour. Definitely love these bedroom amp reviews.

[@NinecoreNeil]

My neighbour is just an damn pain it’s my dogs he moans at tbh but he’s got 250 birds in his garden chirping 🤣

[@andygregson8422]

Great test - sounds a cracking little amp. Would be good to hear it in Classic mode with the gain cranked up and a boost to get that early-80s heavy rock sound if you get chance when you do another video?

[@NinecoreNeil]

Can’t believe I didn’t do that tbh wonder if I edited it out by accident

[@andygregson8422]

@@NinecoreNeil Appreciate you’re a metal man so the Ultra Gain channel suits you - I’m more of an 80s chap so a DSL50 with gain cranked and an overdrive giving it that bite is my sound. Just interested how that sounds as 50 watts at bedroom level is hard work to manage without taking the roof off!

[@NinecoreNeil]

@@andygregson8422 I’m surprised how much it sounds like the real deal tbh it’s a bit tighter I find

[@andygregson8422]

@@NinecoreNeil Sounds like it could be my new bedroom studio amp as I could drive it harder to get that tight sound. The 50 watts aren’t being used as they are meant to be as I can barely get them above volume 1....

[@NinecoreNeil]

@@andygregson8422 yes check out this Sunday’s bedroom test of all the amps,the DSL & LBXs are great bedroom amps

[@brythecracker]

Nice review, and I’m not trying to be a dick, but I believe the low power mode is not 0.5W, it’s 0.1W, 1/10 of 1W. I’m getting the drop pedal after watching your review, thanks man👊

[@NinecoreNeil]

Ha yes I got it wrong buddy ,there’s no goi g back once it’s uploaded 🤣drop pedal is great

[@sokko67]

Great review!

[@NinecoreNeil]

Thanks so kind 👍

[@jasoncallow]

i am going to get one of these marshall dsl 1 hr heads i will be useing mine on headphones but i also own a marshall 1922 212 cab that i use to use when i played live many years ago with a marshall mg 100 hdfx head. but i will use the dsl1 on the lower power setting when i try it on my marshall 1922 cab i live in a terraced house so i do not want to annoy people that live in between me .thank you for doing this youtube vid showing this amp in a metal setting cos knot many people have .i play death&thrash metal so this amp is very good for me to use

[@NinecoreNeil]

It’s great once the screamer is in front

[@jasoncallow]

i have got a marshall blues breaker 2 pedal with boost setting on it i am going to try with it i also own digitech df7 distortion factory pedal with a tube screamer setting and dod 250 pre amp setting on it that i am going to try with it. when i get the dsl 1 hr i also own a jackson king v i think its a js30 with emg passive jackson branded humbuckers in black my king v is strung thru the body whitch i prefer becuase i string my guitar ,s 11-52&11-54 e standerd tuning i do not drop tune any of my guitars at all i like to use fixed bridge guitars or string thru or stop bar tail piece or one piece wrap over guitars becuse i string them 11-52&11-54 i do not like guitars with a trem on them cos you can not string them 11-52&11-54 with out having major tuning problems with them

[@darkangel9992003]

I agree about the .5 watt setting. Sounds better. In your opinion what is the best bedroom volume amp you have tried? The EVH 50 watt stealth or something else? Thanks.

[@NinecoreNeil]

I have to go with the LBXs if money is no option if on a budget go with the Dsl1h

[@thetrooper2152]

What do you think of the DSL20H? Too loud or should I pick up the 1 watt?

[@NinecoreNeil]

@@thetrooper2152 I’d say too loud for my situation

[@thetrooper2152]

@@NinecoreNeil thanks a lot. I'm sold on the 1 watt. 👍

[@Sticky_Tea]

@@thetrooper2152 you could use an attenuator with it, that's what I do The cool thing is that it has 2 EL34's in the power section

[@PainterDans]

Good video, green back speakers ?

[@NinecoreNeil]

V30

[@portuguesebeer5069]

Awesome amps, these new DSL's. I saw great reviews on the 20w head and on this. Very versatile and modern, for a Marshall. Do you think it sounds mutch different than the EVH Lbx? Cheers from Portugal 🍺🤘🇵🇹

[@NinecoreNeil]

Yes it does you need to be here Sunday 7 pm 😜

[@Cacophaton]

Hey man, really nice, complete test. Decided me on getting this as a practice amp. +1 subscriber for you

[@NinecoreNeil]

Thanks you will love it

[@takitezy7]

@@NinecoreNeil Excellent video brother! May I please ask, did you play the DSL1 thru a monitors or a guitar cabinet? Thanks!

[@NinecoreNeil]

@@takitezy7 cab on this one I think

[@rousey83]

Have you tried the Jim root orange terror head? Would recommend if you haven’t. The Marshall sounds ideal for me for home use. Really enjoy your content keep up the great work👍

[@NinecoreNeil]

Thanks ,great head I’m not massively keen on the small Orange heads but the bigger Rockerverbs are great ,the smaller ones are loud but they aren’t as good as EVH imo ,the super tiny ones don’t have this tone I wouldn’t mind trying one

[@Cheximus]

Amazing video mate - I bought one today because of this video. You still using it? Any news on the overdrive/TS pedal?

[@NinecoreNeil]

I’m actually hoping to upgrade it made me want a 100 dsl again 🤣

[@Cheximus]

@@NinecoreNeil Haha, your neighbour's gonna love it! I'm in an apartment. I use a Yamaha THR10X currently but I wanted an FX loop and I just love the Marshall sound.

[@NinecoreNeil]

@@Cheximus ha I’ll use the CaptorX with mine so I don’t upset him haha

[@markuskinell]

Great video! Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@NinecoreNeil]

Thanks was great fun

[@p4fizzle]

What kind of speaker would you recommend for these smaller tube AMPs? Also, Would be cool if you did a video trying different size/power speakers on the same amp or amps. Sorry for all these "ideas" lol but I think it would be interesting

[@NinecoreNeil]

Haha it would I love swapping cabs it’s just there’s no room really I recommend Greenbacks or similar with small wattage amps it takes off the glassy edge and gives them a bit more umph in the lows It’s either that or an orange cab although the orange has v30 they are quite woofy in the lows

[@p4fizzle]

@@NinecoreNeil Ok cool, thanks so much man. Greenback sounds like the one! Need to contain that low end umph! lol and if they control that harsher top end that sounds like a winner!

[@NinecoreNeil]

@@p4fizzle maybe cool to try an EVH cab too similar feel

[@joshmuz9018]

What speaker are you using. It's nice and tight compare to the stock one

[@NinecoreNeil]

It’s a Hesu cab with v30

[@iwannarockon2010]

Krank it Crikey! 🤘

[@NinecoreNeil]

Bedroom Test 😜

[@mivuboy8335]

Hi! Thanks for doing this review! Do you think this 1watt head with an orange ppc112 and an epiphone les paul can create a James Hetfield-ish tone/sound so I can learn some metallica riffs?? 😁😁 I am a beginner. Thanks! 🙂🙂

[@NinecoreNeil]

Yeah can’t see why not there is a mid scoop switch

[@mivuboy8335]

@@NinecoreNeil Sweet! Thank you for your reply, Neil!

[@rishiraj1205]

Hi Man, amazing video, can this thing hand with a 7 string guitar with a tubescreamer style OD?

[@NinecoreNeil]

Yes absolutely

[@kendirtiestsaffi4178]

Hella vid,thanks

[@NinecoreNeil]

Thanko

[@guitarjourney9084]

That’s ace for the money!

[@NinecoreNeil]

Yeah works much better with the 212 Hesu and Jackson

[@jasonlewis5350]

I live in a small apartment myself and am looking for a good practice amp setup. Would you recommend this DSL or the EVH Stealth lunchbox? Great demo too. Thank you sir from Dallas TX, USA.

[@NinecoreNeil]

I actually like both the EVH I don’t have to boost so for ease of use I’d go EVH ,both great though,I guess it would be best to look at specs the EVH is more modern and has more tones in it also loud enough to gig the Marshall does have headphone jacket though .

[@jasonlewis5350]

@@NinecoreNeil thanks. I have no plans on gigging. I did my time and just want to teach my kids how to play. I just wanted to figure out how to get what I used to have in a smaller package if that makes sense. My style & tone is something like if Zakk Wylde, John Sykes and Mark Tremonti had a baby together so really either amp would work. I keep leaning towards the EVH but haven’t found one yet to play. Appreciate your help and hope you have a great day sir.

[@NinecoreNeil]

@@jasonlewis5350 no worries mate sounds like the EVH is for you ,also looks cool in the dark

[@steffenwolf3200]

I need one thamks for doing the vid keep it metal

[@NinecoreNeil]

Ha great everyone should have one tbh at 189 grab em quick 🤣

[@robertb.3651]

Go with the DSL20 - you have much more options when it comes to speakers because of 8 and 16 Ohm output.....

[@AuntAlnico4]

😂 you can hook up 8 or 16 ohm cabinets in the DSL 1 head.

[@idontgivea1769]

@@AuntAlnico4 No. Buddy was right.

[@gizemkayhan9245]

what is that cabinet???? sounds kick ass

[@NinecoreNeil]

Hi I think it was Hesu 212 v30 modern My favourite cab 🤘🏼

[@kkarx]

It indeed sounds great. Any idea how the amp would sound via my beloved MB Caliber 50 combo reproductor?

[@NinecoreNeil]

No idea matey sorry I don’t use it that much these days but it’s nice to have I need a 16 ohm cab tbh

[@kkarx]

@@NinecoreNeil I just looked at the MB cab and it is 8 Ohm and DSL 1 is 16 ohm. No idea if DSL1 could work without any issue with the 8 ohm cab but the funny part is the amp has has only two 4 Ohm outputs and the cab is 8 ohm.

[@NinecoreNeil]

@@kkarx I believe there is a specific 16ohm cab for the DSL1

[@vpilanbr]

What if I plugged one of these in the return loop of another amp? Would it work as a pre-amp and therefore used in gigs?

[@NinecoreNeil]

You can yes not sure if it would sound any good as I’ve not tried it

[@pigpog2307]

9.5 Setting ? It’s 1 watt or 0.1 watts . Am I missing something?

[@NinecoreNeil]

Switches to both

[@Sw0miYT]

Sounds killer! Planning on pulling the trigger with this one I know this is far fetched, but do you think this into a 4x12 would work for live scenarios? Does it have enough volume and headroom for Playing live? Thanks!

[@NinecoreNeil]

Hmmm if you were mic’d it might but definitely not in a rehearsal situation,over here we get mic’d at gigs the 20watt version is very good and would suit gigs

[@NinecoreNeil]

Ideally you wouldn’t do it ,it will start sounding very brittle above 4 ish

[@Sw0miYT]

Thought as much! Thank you. Love your videos, keep em coming! I bought the mooer 005 preamp after watching your videos! Can't wait to try it out in the effects loop of the DSL1 and see what it cooks up. Cheers!

[@NinecoreNeil]

@@Sw0miYT it’s awesome that thing I duno how they did it 🤣

[@steffenwolf3200]

Haven't seen any recent videos on this amp did you sell it?

[@NinecoreNeil]

Yes I sold my 16 ohm cabs so had nothing to use with it ,I will be putting more marshall on the channel though this year 😜

[@joshf9766]

Thoughts on how this amp would pair with EVH 212 cab?

[@NinecoreNeil]

Should be ok I’ve used a DSL with a Greenback loaded cab before

[@enielsenvideos]

The cab HAS to be 16 ohm but as long as it is a 16 Ohm cab it will sound good.

[@Kyush4]

wait, so 4 is the loudest you can go on 0.1? holy fuck, thank you!

[@NinecoreNeil]

Depends on your living situation I guess

[@Kyush4]

@@NinecoreNeil makes you think how wrong most of us were in our younger days thinking about how less than 100w would be a slouch lol

[@NinecoreNeil]

@@Kyush4 yes usually the pa makes up for the low end you lose from less than a 100 watt head I guess

[@flyingkillermonkey1957]

Can this be hooked to a 4x12 ? It is 16 ohm like the DSL so it should work i guess. Just want to verify.

[@NinecoreNeil]

Yes it will sound great through a 412

[@flyingkillermonkey1957]

@@NinecoreNeil Thought so, thanks. Guess i'll be buying that little monster then !

[@NinecoreNeil]

@@flyingkillermonkey1957 no worries I’ve used mine through a 412 sounded great 👍

[@TheMefisto97]

Hi I'm looking for a 10 "speaker for this little baby. Now I have Jensen but I'm not happy with it. Can You recommend something for hard rock. I'm thinking about G10 Greenback, will it work for this kind of music. Greetings from the Polish Coast 🇵🇱

[@NinecoreNeil]

Hi the g10 is a good choice however I would get a 12 inch if you can 👍

[@TheMefisto97]

@@NinecoreNeil well a I have cab for 10" speaker already with Jensen. G10 but green, maybe creemback or V???

[@NinecoreNeil]

@@TheMefisto97 a 10 inch greenback would make up for some low end you may be missing from the extra couple of inches I reckon

[@TheMefisto97]

@@NinecoreNeil Tnx Mate, I'll try Greenback. This little head is awesome, I've made an extra master volume into FX loop, now it works on hot tubes with bedroom level. I Hope my English is understandable 😆. Thanks again!

[@NinecoreNeil]

@@TheMefisto97 glad you like it all good 👍

[@tsafanyoh]

I think the low power mode is 0.1W rather than 0.5W. 😉

[@NinecoreNeil]

Possibly I’ll have to check

[@NinecoreNeil]

Looks like it is I better get my edit on thanks dude

[@tsafanyoh]

@@NinecoreNeil All good buddy! Really enjoy the videos. Helped me with a lot of gear purchases.

[@NinecoreNeil]

@@tsafanyoh that’s great news

[@jamiesmith1151]

Is the boost in fx loop or fromt

[@NinecoreNeil]

In Front always 👍👍

[@dinogiolitti2844]

what tuning are you in?

[@NinecoreNeil]

Drop D

[@klemice]

Can you recommend a 16ohm cab for it? Not higher in price than the used price of the amp, is there any cab out there? Thanks!

[@NinecoreNeil]

Marshall do a 1x12 specifically for this amp but I’d go with an EVH ,the cab is so important to tone

[@klemice]

@@NinecoreNeil I also read that the marshall cab should be avoided. I can grab a used head for like 200 usd, but in Hungary i did not find a cab for it. The evh is for like 400 usd (new) double the price of the amp. The harley benton vintage 112 is a killer in price/performance ratio but its 8 ohm :( I also can opt for a used dsl5c (older one, without the reverb) for around 300 usd, maybe that should also do the trick, or I will hunt a dsl5cr.

[@NinecoreNeil]

@@klemice there is an EVH 1 x12 too

[@joeyvanostrand3655]

Can I pre order that pedal!?!

[@NinecoreNeil]

We don’t have a price at the moment but keep your eyes peeled my man ,you won’t be disappointed 👍

[@joeyvanostrand3655]

@@NinecoreNeil keep me on the list my man! [e-mail]

[@NinecoreNeil]

@@joeyvanostrand3655 I’ll put you on now mate 🙏 thanks buddy

[@Pitchuga]

how did you know that i wanted to ear that DSL against the LBXs ???? aaaaa to predictable aye ?!?!?! ahahahha Cheers man \m/

[@NinecoreNeil]

Ha I just use my telepathy

[@xWILZTAx]

Its 1 watt and 0.1 watt

[@NinecoreNeil]

It is 👍

[@AviBlum]

I appreciate the attention to detail, but it took waaaaayyyy too long to get to actually hearing the amp dude. 5+ minutes in? There was plenty of darlings to kill here lol

[@NinecoreNeil]

Ah maybe you could show me how it’s done ,I’m not Ola I’m afraid

[@joehernandezjrjr1144]

Have it on 3 because it's neighbor friendly lol😂🎸🤣CRANK IT UP

[@NinecoreNeil]

I’m a nice neighbour 😜👍

[@MJPGuitar]

They shot themselves in the foot making it 16 ohm output only. Who does that? My 212 FROM MARSHALL is 8 ohm.

[@NinecoreNeil]

Totally agree actually

[@duster71]

Any time you use a pedal of any kind your review is useless.

[@NinecoreNeil]

Why click on it then ? I mean the pedal is on the thumbnail 🤣