Different output transformers? dbx 166XL vs. dbx 166A « previous next » Pages: [1] Go Down. PRIVACY POLICY. For this reason, I recommend the model A as the one to buy. 166A Owner's Manual-English. The A and XL models have threshold, release time, and a sidechain switch for the gate; threshold, ratio, attack, and release knobs; threshold for the limiter; and output gain and bypass switch. The 166 has an attached AC power cord, while the A and XL take an IEC standard detachable AC cord. The 166 has only 1/4" in/outputs, while the A and XL have both 1/4" and XLR. During my original review sessions I directly A/B compared the 166A to the 160A, with close-to-identical input signals, and I actually preferred the 166A; I felt that it had slightly better tone, plus I like the Contour function (which the 160A doesn't have). You can find modded/upgraded ones for higher prices; I have not tested any of those upgrades to say whether they are worth the money.  Or if I should just look for the original "dbx 166" on eBay (and what should I expect to pay)? sixtyfive is a vintage-style, RMS Compressor, inspired by the dbx® 165A, a classic 1970′s compressor found in many studios, but it also adds a couple of new twists. the 163's have a slider for compression and some people like what it does. I think that's what I remember the Harmon rep telling me years ago. I think my 166 (also discontinued along with the 160X/XTs) is pretty much supposed to be a dual mono/stereo version of a 160X/XT. My Original dbx 166 performs nicely in the studio. but the original dbx 166 is probably the best out of that dbx line. The 166 I have was made in China, and the 166A and 166XL I have were both made in the US. Price in USD: The new XS model is $175 to $239 new, $75 to $100 used. During mixdwon I use it … 163 is single channel / half rack. With the original old 166's, believe it or not, the Chinese ones are more ruggedly-built (and heavier). One important consideration in this test is that the knobs and the markings around them do not necessarily match up from one unit to the next. All three models are a very good value for the money with their punchy clean sound, low noise (in the more recent ones), ruggedness, and versatility--just don't pay too much for them. The 166XL sells at £120/$240 less than the 160A. Maybe it comes down to different settings, or maybe it's just placebo effect. The dbx 166A Professional Dynamics Processor provides two channels of noise gating, OverEasy'® or classic Hard Knee compression and PeakStop limiting to give complete control of signal dynamics to studios, sound reinforcement companies, musicians, or anyone who needs quality processing quickly and easily. So on the one hand, you could get fantastic results by sending an old 166 in to a tech (like AudioUpgrades) to have its opamps and capacitors replaced, and maybe see if there is a power-decoupling mod for lower noise, as there is with the older 160/161. It’s a soft-knee RMS compressor with a vintage flavour. I'm also very interested in the Ashly CLX-52E and Drawmer DL241 rackmount compressors, these are about twice the price of the DBX160a, how do they sound compared with the DBX models. All three of these are built on the same core schematic, essentially the same circuit, just with different controls and different specific components used. Downloads : Version: Language: Size: Uploaded: 166 Parts List-English. Personally I don't think so, unless you can get the 166 for very cheap, or if you already have one. Hey there! updated: Nov 21, 2020 37.4 KB : Nov 21, 2020: 166 Service Manual-English. document.write('Find the dbx 166 series on Ebay');Find the dbx 166 series on Ebay or on Amazon, All text on this page written and owned by OVNIFX, 2006-2018, all rights reserved. Fabulous, like the legendary 160, much better than the more recent versions (166A/166XT) Drums, bass, guitars OVERALL OPINION I've used it for quite some time in my studio, I generally use it for overheads with 2db gain reduction when recording. I suspect they are very similar. PSU MoD: - Replace c3 ,c4, c7, and c8 with 1000uf-2200uf 35v caps We are Cash Generator, WA's #1 pawnbroker/second hand dealer. Very hard to tell. 166 recording equipment pdf manual download. All three of these are built on the same core schematic, essentially the same circuit, just with different controls and different specific components used. This reduces the common effect of a compressor "swallowing" your highs during those low-note peaks. The older discontinued A, XL, and "no suffix" models range from $50 to $150 used depending on condition and source. All three models have been made both in the USA and in China. 166 (discontinued) Larger Images . It can sound equally good (or bad) either way, depending on your usage and tastes, so not everyone will want to use the Contour switch. I might be thinking of the 160 series though... Edit: Just noticed Wayne replied while is was typing.. cheers, for live and studio use and their rep i think you would be better off getting a couple of 160x/xt/a. Just a friendly reminder that political discussion, (including "offhand" and 'sideways' commenting) is, Don't see much difference in price so can somebody. However, when I set them both to compress more strongly, the old 166 was a clear winner. aussie, they will go a lot further in what way? The 166 and the A were made with through-hole components, while the XL is made with SMT (miniature) components. Again, the 166A was closer to the old 166 than to the XL, in this regard. Hardware only. It also has extra features such as gating, expansion, and peak limiting. For all three, this is a one-space-high rackmount unit, with two channels that can be run in stereo or separately as dual-mono. It's a good feature to have available though. DBX 166 Mods These Mods clean up this compressor a lot and turn it from a standard piece of rack gear in to a decent piece of studio gear. Print; Author Topic: dbx 166XL vs. dbx 166A (Read 12275 times) Scott Tucker. Originally I had only reviewed the "A" version because it seemed at the time (some years ago) that the A was the one most commonly found on the used market. DBX 166A 2 CHANNEL COMPRESSOR LIMITER It is in used condition. All of them feature a "Peakstop Limiter", but unfortunately it's a terrible peak limiter. So to get to the point: I do think the older two models can sound better than the later 166XL--but only at some settings, in some ways. updated: Nov 21, 2020 3.4 MB : Nov 21, 2020: If any of the links above result in strange characters in your browser, please right-click the file to save it to your computer. Support/FAQs. I'd really appreciate … It only operates at line level, it does not work well if you plug a guitar or bass directly into it. ftp://ftp.dbxpro.com/pub/PDFs/discon...s%20Manual.pdf, Plugin compressors sound hazy compared to hardware. and which would be the best one to go for. sixtyfive is a vintage-style, RMS Compressor, inspired by the dbx® 165A, a classic 1970′s compressor found in many studios, but it also adds a couple of new twists. I have used the 166A many times in live situations and it performs great there, but I have never used in a studio. The 166 is 8" deep front-to-back, while the A and XL are 6" deep. They also have three more switches: It's true of all dbx units that they dull the highs when compressing heavily, but I'd say the older one does that much less than the new one. Thanks. I'm looking for an inexpensive 2 channel compressor/gate, and I'm wondering if the dbx 166XL is worth the extra $100 (MSRP) over the 266XL. If anyone has experiences with any of these units, I'd love to read your opinions. Between the older two, it's even closer--sometimes I could swear I heard a difference, and other times I thought they sounded the same. "Contour" reduces the amount that frequencies below 150 Hz affect the level-sensor that controls the compressor. dbx 166, 166A, and 166XL: See this article for an explanation of dbx's product-numbering system. One of the most interesting things to know would be if the 166 vs 166A even use the same VCA.. updated: Nov 21, 2020 1.45 MB : Nov 21, 2020: 166A Schematic-English. 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