Vox DA15 Digital Guitar Combo Amplifier (15 Watts, 1x8 in.)
11 distinctive sound styles. 11 high-quality, amazing-sounding effects. Store your favorite sound settings.
Overall User Ratings (based on 19 ratings)
Submitted April 13, 2015 by Jay V in Honolulu, HI
"Vox Da-15"
Many folk review right after purchase, so usually it's the honeymoon period. The amp is now no longer in production so there is also that. I have had the amp for 5 yrs.going on 6 and never an issue or problem with electronics, cosmetics, nor sound.
It is a really nice sounding Solid State amp perfect for home practice and maybe a couple of guys jamming around. It's solidly built, has great effects and models, and the cost was unbelievably low for an amplifier that isn't a mini yet has the same price point.
I would prefer that they had cost a little more and had traditional VOX livery, but they are trying to improve and modernize and I get it. I've used this daily for almost 6 yrs. with never a glitch. My hotrod deluxe sits cold for obviious volume issues and this is the one that sits out ready to play at my whim.
I was a bit uneasy with it at first as my DA-5 gave it up within a year never to be repaired, so knowing that they were cousins of sorts gave me pause, but this one has worked perfectly, has stayed very nice looking and will continue to be my practice amp for quite a while to come.
Musical Background:
Retired weekender. Player for over 50 yrs.
Musical Style:
Rock, blues, jazz, slack key
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Submitted September 7, 2007 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Vox sound and quality - on the cheap!"
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For the amazingly low price, I don't know of a better amp out there. I find it hard to believe that this amp sells for less than $200. Even if you're not interested in the built-in modeling effects, buy this amp just for its clean Vox sound. This is an amazing value! If it was stolen tomorrow, I would buy another one immediately.
Sound
For an old geezer like me, no other amp can beat that Vox sound. I owned a Vox Super Beatle in the 60s, and have been hooked ever since. Granted, there are alot of great amps out there (Fender, Marshall, HiWatt, Mesa Boogie, etc...), and I won't complain about any of them. I simply prefer that Vox sound and look. It's like no other, and I bought this little DA15 for many reasons, not the least of which is, without using any of the effects at all, just played clean, it has that basic Vox sound. For the price, it is truly a Vox, thru and thru. I use it at home as THE main amp (of the tree I own) for all my playing.
Features
This is a modeling amp, so it's loaded w tons of features...too many to go into. The different settings and sounds available offer an endless amount of fun and experimentation. Of the modeling amps I've heard, no other brand beats this Vox. And, putting aside all of the modeling capabilities, it's easily worth the price just for that clean, straight ahead Vox sound. And please don't let that 15 watts into an 8" speaker put you off. It plays plenty loud and clean. The owner's manual is very clear and the effects setup very intuitive - easy to use.
Ease of Use
Being a modeling amp (w effects built in), it can't possibly be as easy to use as a straight, no frills amp, such as the Vox AC30. That being said, the built-in effects are very easy to dial in for your personal preference, and offer alot of adjustment for the perfect sound you're looking for.
Quality
Very well made. I haven't had a single problem in over a year of heavy use. Fit and finish are top quality, as are the electronics. I have owned three different Vox amps over the years (and many other brands), and I have never had any problem with Vox whatsoever. This DA15 is a mini-giant. Built rock-solid.
Value
Are you kidding me?! This little pro is so under-priced, it's amazing! I almost fell down when I found it! You not only get that true Vox sound, you also get alot of fun effects to play around with. An AC30 w separate pedals might, just might, be better, but for the ungodly difference in price, and for my needs, and, I'm guessing, for your needs, too, the DA15 gets it done!. No, every effect isn't perfect, but for sheer fun and damn good sound, the DA15 simply can't be beat. (Hell, I have a Cry Baby 535q wah pedal that cost only $40 less than this amp!)
Manufacturer Support
No need for it, so no rating.
The Wow Factor
It's a Vox, no matter the price, and it gives you that Vox sound. And that Vox look. For my tastes, Vox amps are the industry standard in looks and sound. There may be some "sexier" looking amps out there, but not a one of them is a Vox. And besides, if you're going to buy an amp strictly for its looks, you're way off the mark. (Obviously, the Vox look, coupled w the Vox sound, is perfect for me.)
Musical Background:
pro, recording, hobby
Musical Style:
anything but rap/hip-hop
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Submitted March 17, 2007 by a customer from erlandsen.com
"VOX Rocks!"
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These things have made a believer out of me. I am going to go and buy two more for both of my sons.
Sound
I cant believe how much sound comes out of this thing. From clean to distorted this thing can do it all!
Features
It makes enough effects that you wont need to take a pedal with you!
Ease of Use
Very straight forward, my 10 year old son had it programmed and figured out in 10 minutes!
Quality
I take this thing all over the place and it hasnt failed me! I havent even managed to scratch it yet!
Value
You cant get a better bang for your buck....
Manufacturer Support
Dont know never needed them!
The Wow Factor
I like the "retro" look it has.......nice and simple.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist
Musical Style:
Everything
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Submitted October 17, 2006 by a customer from yahoo.ca
"Great, affordable, versatile, practice amp -- surprising how great the tones are on a modelling amp."
I keep looking around to compare the tones to other amps. Thus far I'm happy with my purchase.
Sound
This amp provides an incredible range of tones and sounds. I was shopping for a tube amp and was listening to the AD15VT, but chose the DA15 for what I think is a better tone (!!).
I gave it a 9 because nothing is perfect ...
Features
The amp modelling and the effects are easy to use. The effects can be fiddled with through an intuitive interface. More channels would be nice to save favourite settings. A line in from a CD player would also be a nice touch on future models.
Quality
Good, solid hardware.
Value
Of the amps I tried, this one was the best practice amp for the buck.
Manufacturer Support
Don't know -- haven't needed service
The Wow Factor
Amps look pretty similar to me ...
Musical Background:
hobbyist
Musical Style:
metal, jazz, classical, folk
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Submitted September 6, 2006
"A new classic?"
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Extremely happy with this, one of the best values I've received on any type of gear in a long time.
Sound
This thing sounds fantastic. I pitted this against the more expensive Valvetronix amps in VOX range of new stuff, and I actually decided I prefer the sound on this, even though it is solid state, not tube. The tube ones sounded a bit boxy and unnatural to my ears. This thing has perfect clean, dynamic blues overdrive, and downright nasty hi-gain sounds that you pretty much can just dial in with one knob.
Features
It's as compact as an amp can get and still have some punch to it. It pretty much covers all the tones you would need within sane reason, and it has a line out/headphones out, so you can use the amp sounds direct into a mixer. Perfect for recording and rehearsing. It also has quite useable effects models. I just wish it had more than 2 user slots for storing custom made sounds.
Ease of Use
You come to grips with the controls instantaneously, and it's actually difficult to get unpleasing sounds out of this thing. This is exactly what "dialing in" a great tone should be. The ease of use on this was actually a major selling point for me on this amp, as opposed to purchasing the more complex Valvetronix amps that VOX makes. Not knocking those, they are great amps, but there is something to be said for being able to plug in, turn only one or two knobs and being able to get the exact tone and texture that you have in your mind.
Quality
I think you would actually be hard pressed to damage this thing.
Value
I got the exact sound(s) I wanted in a tough, compact amp with line out, effects, excellent ease of use, and it looks great... for $150. Crazy
Musical Background:
Recording Engineer
Musical Style:
Drum N Bass, HipHop, Funk
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