Yamaha THR vs Positive Grid Spark | Which One is Right for You?
During Christmas time I usually get asked by my students or their parents what amp they should get. There’s a ton of different options out there but I wanted to share my experience with the amps that I think are the best for practicing. I’ve narrowed it down to the Positive Grid Spark and the Yamaha THR. They’re both great options, but in this video, I’ll help you find which one is right for you.
00:00 INTRO
00:42 The rise of the bookshelf practice amp
02:16 The Yamaha THRii Line
06:54 The Positive Grid Spark
09:06 Spark 2
13:17 The Conclusion
14:49 OUTRO
Here’s where you can buy a Spark or a THR, these are affiliate links which help my channel grow.
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Originally posted by UChvojOehKTXSVJj6g9NyI_A at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5k_0y39sV0
Lequel des 2 restitue le mieux les backing tracks ?
I got the new spark 2 and it didn't impress me, I returned it for a refund. I find this amp to be overrated. It's not a bad sound, a little too muddy and for the first time in my life, the distortion of this amp is attacking me. There's something in the grain of the distortion that I don't like even if I change the sound in the app.
And I don't like depending on the apps, for me it's a real game to depend on your cell. The new Boss Katana mini X is the way to go. Less dependent on the apps and having several options directly on the amp. A THR 30III with more options in the way of the Boss mini X would be perfect.
I don't miss the spark 2 and I find its hype very exaggerated. I have more fun with my nux mighty lite bt. I might try the Boss Mini X which I think version 2 in the future might be a blast
Wishing the Hotone option was in this mix.
Spark 2 should be the one to compare to the thr I guess, I have both and love both , didn't like the spark 40 because of the muddy sound that has been fixed with the spark 2 that includes additional options that are really great : battery, 50w, stereo line out, 8 onboard user presets, two loopers, AI (fun ! And useful) … the price ! and the app which is unbeatable. I considered the yamaha was the best (still is on clear sounds but the spark is quite close) until the spark 2 arrived and quite frankly I can't go back now … Until yamaha or someone else will launch a true competitor of that beast, not only as an amp but as a learning tool and a fun jam companion, it is the best (and unique ?) complete tool for practicing and learning the guitar on the market today …
What do you think about the bass output on Spark 40 when streaming music? I own the first version and I feel like there is always a blanket on the amp and the sounds are muffled! I wonder to what extent these problems have been addressed
i absolutely loved my thr but felt it was crippled by the lack of outputs.And its why i ended up moving it on. I see the 30 fixes this now, but its hella expensive considering 30w isnt much more useful than 5w.
THR all day long! One of the best pieces of gear I've ever invested in. Sounds and feels natural and tracks so well.