Sound House Amp / Effect Product Best Selling Ranking TOP5 - Attenuator / Load Box Edition -

We understand you who cannot raise the volume at home! This time we will introduce the top 5 sales rankings of attenuators / load boxes!

What is an attenuator / load box? Basically, they’re used when recording a vacuum tube amplifier at home, or when you want to suppress the output while raising the master volume for overdrive. They are connected between the speaker out of the amplifier and the speaker cabinet. Be sure to use a speaker cable for the connection. There are various models are on the market, but when looking at them for the first time, the price range is large and it is difficult to tell how each model differs. We've compiled some of the most popular models being sold at Sound House, so it would be great if you could use this as a reference when choosing a model with the features you need.

5th place　Ex-pro / DM-X

Released more than 10 years ago, it is still popular as the only transformer-type attenuator. There are disadvantages such as the large size, the weight, and it doesn’t allow for stepless adjustment, but even if you take these into consideration, it is highly praised in terms of sound quality.

4th place　BOSS / WAZA Tube Amp Expander

3rd place　SPL / Reducer power attenuator

A carefully assembled, high-quality attenuator from Point to Point. Originally, passive circuits were characterized by the fact that they did not color the original guitar amplifier character. But there is no lineout, and they only reduce the volume of the amplifier, leaving the impression that sound quality deterioration is minimized. Like Ex-Pro, this is also a model often chosen by guitarists who are particular about sound quality for their live performances.

2nd place　TWO NOTES / Torpedo Captor X

First place　UNIVERSAL AUDIO (OX)

Because you can get the best recording environment available, it has been a very popular model since its launch; the app is optional but recommended. The price is a little high for an attenuator / load box, but both microphone and speaker cabinet simulators sound very real, and it is a bargain considering all the equipment it can simulate, and the environment it can provide. The headphone out on the front is also convenient for the user.

Recently, the number of high-quality amp simulators has increased, and the number of owners of the amps themselves has decreased. However, it is not as satisfying to get your favorite tube amp sound with a simulator to use for home recording or just playing. Revive the tube amp sleeping in your closet with an attenuator / load box.