dbx 160 x & 160xt - Page 2

nukmusic · 25th January 2006

and why no power button? and the thin power cord??

d.dot · 25th January 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by halfguard

thanx guys, i lost my ebay auction....

Hate it when that happens.

Eager2Know · 25th January 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyBelmont

They all work the same.... I don't know if there is any difference between the 160XT and the 160A other than the color of the knobs.

AFAIK the design of the mainboard and a few parts changed for better manufacturing.... I remember that there was a thread once with this info......

I'm not quite sure but I think it was a DBX Sales guy or related who posted it.

jonnyclueless · 25th January 2006

The whole transformer issue was discussed in another thread and I believe the determination was that none of them have a transformer. I think one of the popular mods though is to add one.

The 160XT sounds more like the E series SSL compressors while the 160A sounds a bit more plasticy. Both have their good uses. They can also both be moded. I would hate to be stuck with just one or the other, but the 160X/XT is definitely more popular a choice. I guess I would describe it as a bit more gully.

26th January 2006

here's the thread
http://gearslutz.com/board/showthrea...ighlight=160xt

Actually there is a transformer option on the 160xt as per the manual

poomka · 26th January 2006

I added transformer (Jensen DBX123) in my two 160X, It's not night and day, but the sound is a little more present, I think it's a good upgrade to do...

3rd world order · 18th April 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by poomka

I added transformer (Jensen DBX123) in my two 160X, It's not night and day, but the sound is a little more present, I think it's a good upgrade to do...

dammit.. now i have to find an output tranny for my 160X...

"fish slapped on plywood + growl"

Listenact · 31st January 2012

I have both an "A" and an "X". The sonic differences are noteworthy and were counter my expectations. I thought the older, vintage unit would be darker, but I find the opposite to be true. The A seems to grab harder and darken when it does, so it makes a noticeable compression artifact. The X stays more open and the high end doesn't seem to get sucked out as much. I therefor find the X more forgiving, more musical and easier/faster to use.

SEED78 · 1st February 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by nukmusic

and why no power button?

coz its so versatile you'll want to leave it on all the time...

this and the infamous ART PRO VLA II are some of the few comps that are in high end studios but can be afforded by normal people. X/XT is killer for snare so people say - no slouch at anything else either.

Ctal615 · 19th March 2012

I agree with listenact. I have both a 160x and 160a, and the 160x wins the shootout on almost everything. The high and low end is more pleasing through the 160x. The 160a tends to loose something in the high end and when compared I think it sounds a little cheaper. All around the 160 It's an amazing compressor for a couple hundred bucks. Works wonders on kick and snare.

doktahyde · 20th March 2012

Has anyone changed the caps, or used a modded 160? If so, what was the difference?

optikstrange · 20th March 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by halfguard

last question. will the x and xt work equally as well on vocals. i know the inputs and outputs are a little different. this would be my first hardware compressor, so i wann amake sure. thanx for all the help.

I use a XT on vocals and it sounds GREAT.Puts the vocals right in your face!

filteron · 20th March 2012

could I have precision on this question :

Finally, is there a real or small differences between the USA or JApan units concerning the X versions ?

bebopcola · 21st March 2012

here is a good comparison of the 160a, 160x, 160xt. dbx 166, 166A, 166XL

edit: errrr.. 166, 160a, 166xl...sort of on topic...whoops.

wxcv · 22nd March 2012

Someone for Japan or us comparison ?

26th January 2006	#35
no ssl yet Guest Posts: n/a	transformer here's the thread http://gearslutz.com/board/showthrea...ighlight=160xt Actually there is a transformer option on the 160xt as per the manual

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25th January 2006	#31
nukmusic Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Dallas, TX / New Orleans, LA Posts: 4,667	and why no power button? and the thin power cord??

25th January 2006	#34
jonnyclueless Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 799	The whole transformer issue was discussed in another thread and I believe the determination was that none of them have a transformer. I think one of the popular mods though is to add one. The 160XT sounds more like the E series SSL compressors while the 160A sounds a bit more plasticy. Both have their good uses. They can also both be moded. I would hate to be stuck with just one or the other, but the 160X/XT is definitely more popular a choice. I guess I would describe it as a bit more gully.

26th January 2006	#36
poomka Gear Head Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 31	I added transformer (Jensen DBX123) in my two 160X, It's not night and day, but the sound is a little more present, I think it's a good upgrade to do...

31st January 2012	#38
Listenact Gear interested Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 10	I have both an "A" and an "X". The sonic differences are noteworthy and were counter my expectations. I thought the older, vintage unit would be darker, but I find the opposite to be true. The A seems to grab harder and darken when it does, so it makes a noticeable compression artifact. The X stays more open and the high end doesn't seem to get sucked out as much. I therefor find the X more forgiving, more musical and easier/faster to use.

19th March 2012	#40
Ctal615 Gear interested Joined: Nov 2010 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 2	I agree with listenact. I have both a 160x and 160a, and the 160x wins the shootout on almost everything. The high and low end is more pleasing through the 160x. The 160a tends to loose something in the high end and when compared I think it sounds a little cheaper. All around the 160 It's an amazing compressor for a couple hundred bucks. Works wonders on kick and snare.

20th March 2012	#41
doktahyde Gear Head Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Oakland, Cali; In but not of Babylon Posts: 63	Has anyone changed the caps, or used a modded 160? If so, what was the difference?

20th March 2012	#43
filteron Gear interested Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 8	could I have precision on this question : Finally, is there a real or small differences between the USA or JApan units concerning the X versions ?

21st March 2012	#44
bebopcola Gear maniac Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 244	here is a good comparison of the 160a, 160x, 160xt. dbx 166, 166A, 166XL edit: errrr.. 166, 160a, 166xl...sort of on topic...whoops.

22nd March 2012	#45
wxcv Gear interested Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 2	Someone for Japan or us comparison ?