Vox promises accurate amp simulations from its new VGH guitar/bass amplifier headphones

Vox VGH headphones
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Vox has revived its guitar amp headphone range with the all-new VGH guitar/bass amp headphones.

Using valve reactor-based technology and onboard effects to recreate dynamic amp sounds for quieter jam sessions, the new closed-air dynamic headphones – designed with Audio-Technica – come in three different styles, each offering its own sonic variation.

The VGH-AC30 features the amp’s famous “chimney” sounds, and promises clean, brilliant tones at lower volumes and crunchy bites when dialed up. In comparison, the VGH-ROCK model packs a more penetrating punch, offering sounds more in line with an ‘80s/’90s amp stack.

The easy-to-operate headphones come equipped with an array of onboard effects – including chorus, delay and reverb –  to add color to your guitar’s natural tone, as well as a jack cable with plenty of length for those who like to pretend they’re on stage while practicing in their bedroom.

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