Mark V vs. Mark V: 25/35 Bedroom Volume

[newfiesig]

So I've read/heard that the full Mark V is better at lower volumes than the 25 or 35... is this anyone else's experience? If so, why is this the case?

Cheers,

T

 

[Don]

If it's true that the 90 watt Mark V is better at lower volume levels than the 25 and 35 (I don't doubt that it is, but haven't played a 90 watt Mark V in years), then it may be due to it having a real master volume control rather than just channel masters.

 

[mace]

Comparing the 25 to the 90 I’d say the 90 is better for bedroom volumes because of the OUTPUT master knob to tame the channel masters. Plus, I really like the 10W mode. The 25 sounds good also but the volume knob is way more sensitive at low levels. If I was to only have one bedroom amp I’d choose the 25 to save some bucks. With gigs and such I’d get the 90 with 3 channels, lead boost and effects loop control.

 

[AaronR]

You can put a pedal/multifx with a volume knob in the loop and turn it down to get the same effect as with the output volume knob on the 90W.

I used this method with my v35 and it worked well at bedroom volumes.

 

[mace]

You can put a pedal/multifx with a volume knob in the loop and turn it down to get the same effect as with the output volume knob on the 90W.

I used this method with my v35 and it worked well at bedroom volumes.

Good point!