Marshall Amp Forum - View Single Post - I compared a JCM 800 R.I. to a DSL 100 at the store today....

dcooper830 · 01-11-2009, 10:17 PM

So I stopped by my local Marshall dealer today (they're open on Sundays).

I've really really been wanting to get a JCM 800 R.I. So I got to try one out today through a 1960B cab.

And there was a DSL 100 atop a 1960B cab right next to it, so I fired it up to.

I noticed that the JCM 800 has a more up front immediate response and tighter sound. The DSL 100 seems a little looser and more distant sounding.

I think the 800 would cut through a mix better the DSL 100.

The JCM 800 sounded a little harsher though. The DSL 100 had a smoother tone in comparison.

All in all, I think the DSL 100 does get the JCM 800 sound pretty well. I'll still never part with mine if I can help it!!!

But I LOVED that JCM 800!! This test I did today made me want one even more! It sounded GREAT!

Incidentally, if anyone's interested, here's a comparison I did the other day between my DSL 100 / 1960AV halfstack and my MG100HDFX halfstack upgraded with Warehouse Speakers Veteran 30's:

YouTube - Marshall DSL 100 vs. MG100HDFX halfstack

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01-11-2009, 10:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
dcooper830 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 120	I compared a JCM 800 R.I. to a DSL 100 at the store today.... So I stopped by my local Marshall dealer today (they're open on Sundays). I've really really been wanting to get a JCM 800 R.I. So I got to try one out today through a 1960B cab. And there was a DSL 100 atop a 1960B cab right next to it, so I fired it up to. I noticed that the JCM 800 has a more up front immediate response and tighter sound. The DSL 100 seems a little looser and more distant sounding. I think the 800 would cut through a mix better the DSL 100. The JCM 800 sounded a little harsher though. The DSL 100 had a smoother tone in comparison. All in all, I think the DSL 100 does get the JCM 800 sound pretty well. I'll still never part with mine if I can help it!!! But I LOVED that JCM 800!! This test I did today made me want one even more! It sounded GREAT! Incidentally, if anyone's interested, here's a comparison I did the other day between my DSL 100 / 1960AV halfstack and my MG100HDFX halfstack upgraded with Warehouse Speakers Veteran 30's: YouTube - Marshall DSL 100 vs. MG100HDFX halfstack . __________________ Videos of me playing guitar.