Victoria 518 vs. 5112

beefandbones · September 19th, 2004, 04:23 PM

Both are 5 watt Champ-style amps, but one has an 8" speaker, and the other has a 12" speaker and a larger output transformer. I've played Champs before (love em!) but I'm a bit of a simpleton as far as amps go. What does a 12" speaker and larger transformer do to the sound? Make is bassier? Give more headroom?

Joe-Bob · September 19th, 2004, 04:39 PM

I haven't played those amps, but my guess would be - both. A bigger, bassier sound and with more headroom.

moondoggie999 · September 19th, 2004, 07:01 PM

They are starting to post sound samples on the web site

beefandbones · September 20th, 2004, 12:05 PM

Yeah, the new Victoria site is really cool. They list the 518 on the models page, and they have sound samples for it, but the only mention of the 5112 is on the prices page. Must be a frequent custom order or something.

Lew UK · September 20th, 2004, 04:10 PM

I am really gassing for the 518 model myself,Give me a reason not to get it!

Lance · September 20th, 2004, 05:32 PM

How about $$$$?

Have you seen the prices on Ted Weber's 5F1 kits?

https://weberspeakerscom.secure.poww...e/kitord_r.htm

You could build a really nice one that's just as good as a Victoria for a heck of a lot less...Ted's even got some other interesting models listed in there.

Mik · September 20th, 2004, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lance

How about $$$$?

Have you seen the prices on Ted Weber's 5F1 kits?

https://weberspeakerscom.secure.poww...e/kitord_r.htm

You could build a really nice one that's just as good as a Victoria for a heck of a lot less...Ted's even got some other interesting models listed in there.

Thanks Lance. I had no idea Ted W was offering a number of complete (with cab) tweed amp kits, or even just the champ. check out a Collins "double deluxe" (?) kit for $480 (not yet released)...or how about a Bassman for 600 bucks!

winter project anyone?

Mik

Lance · September 20th, 2004, 06:09 PM

$600 for a tweed Bassman!! If I didn't already build my "Pro Deluxe" (5E3 w/P15), I'd probably do the 5E5A.

I think I know what I want for my birthday.

(must resist urge to click order button...must resist urge to click order button.......)

BADFISH · September 20th, 2004, 11:58 PM

Pro's and Bandmasters for $480! what really got my attention is the Reverb Unit they are comming out with.

Lew UK · September 21st, 2004, 10:07 AM

Hey Thanks Lance!

I have to be able to get hold of it easily in the UK.What with shipping and all that.

But I think that £££ is a VERY good reason,and i could do with about 8-10 watts really.

TT100 · September 28th, 2004, 02:23 PM

I've ordered the 5e3x2 (Collins DD? Good name) and am already gassing for the low power tweed twin. Same cab as the DD so I can swap them out without my wife getting suspicious.

A bassman would be cool too.

Ted needs a slogan. "Cheaper than Golf "

TT100
Memphis

Daddy Elmis · September 29th, 2004, 12:03 PM

[quote="Ted needs a slogan. "Cheaper than Golf "[/quote]

Funny, that's what I tell my wife.

September 19th, 2004, 04:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
beefandbones TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 39	Victoria 518 vs. 5112 Both are 5 watt Champ-style amps, but one has an 8" speaker, and the other has a 12" speaker and a larger output transformer. I've played Champs before (love em!) but I'm a bit of a simpleton as far as amps go. What does a 12" speaker and larger transformer do to the sound? Make is bassier? Give more headroom?

September 19th, 2004, 04:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Joe-Bob Friend of Leo's Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 46 Posts: 3,798	I haven't played those amps, but my guess would be - both. A bigger, bassier sound and with more headroom. __________________ "Smart like Fox, Strong like Bull!"

September 19th, 2004, 07:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
moondoggie999 Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Pleasanton, CA Age: 40 Posts: 492 3 Photos	Slowly They are starting to post sound samples on the web site

September 20th, 2004, 12:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
beefandbones TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 39	sound samples Yeah, the new Victoria site is really cool. They list the 518 on the models page, and they have sound samples for it, but the only mention of the 5112 is on the prices page. Must be a frequent custom order or something.

September 20th, 2004, 05:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lance Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,163	Hey Lew..... How about $$$$? Have you seen the prices on Ted Weber's 5F1 kits? https://weberspeakerscom.secure.poww...e/kitord_r.htm You could build a really nice one that's just as good as a Victoria for a heck of a lot less...Ted's even got some other interesting models listed in there. __________________ Lance "not very good...but I make up for it by playing loud"

September 20th, 2004, 04:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lew UK Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: UK Posts: 1,388	I am really gassing for the 518 model myself,Give me a reason not to get it!

September 20th, 2004, 06:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lance Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,163	I know I know!!! $600 for a tweed Bassman!! If I didn't already build my "Pro Deluxe" (5E3 w/P15), I'd probably do the 5E5A. I think I know what I want for my birthday. (must resist urge to click order button...must resist urge to click order button.......) __________________ Lance "not very good...but I make up for it by playing loud"

September 20th, 2004, 11:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
BADFISH Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Daytona beach Fl. and Austin Tx. Posts: 348	Pro's and Bandmasters for $480! what really got my attention is the Reverb Unit they are comming out with.

September 21st, 2004, 10:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
Lew UK Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: UK Posts: 1,388	Cheers Mate Hey Thanks Lance! I have to be able to get hold of it easily in the UK.What with shipping and all that. But I think that £££ is a VERY good reason,and i could do with about 8-10 watts really.

September 28th, 2004, 02:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
TT100 Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 214	I've ordered the 5e3x2 (Collins DD? Good name) and am already gassing for the low power tweed twin. Same cab as the DD so I can swap them out without my wife getting suspicious. A bassman would be cool too. Ted needs a slogan. "Cheaper than Golf " TT100 Memphis

September 29th, 2004, 12:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
Daddy Elmis Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: USA Posts: 961	[quote="Ted needs a slogan. "Cheaper than Golf "[/quote] Funny, that's what I tell my wife.