Line 6 POD HD500X VS Line 6 HELIX LT was used equipment: guitar Cable - Planet Waves American Stage audio interface - Focusrite scarlet 2i4 My music goo.gl/wREk1Q
Here I am in 2024 and still using my HD500X and Pro. I just run it through Torpedoes Wall Of Sound to replace the stock cabs. I love my unit and you can get amazing tones out of it if you know what you're doing.
Whenever I see these comparisons I ask myself one question. Is the sound that the Helix can produce really worth $1000 more than the sound on the 500x. The answer to me is simple. I cannot justify the large cost difference for what appeats to be at best a minimum difference that most people won't even notice. We may because we have an ear. Most who are listening to our playing won't. Nice job on the comparison.
I'm realizing the exact same thing. I found at least a hundred of amazing examples of the HD500X that sold me and showed I could get the exact tone I want, but I just haven't had that experience binge watching helix videos. It is definetly a better piece of equipment, but it just doesn't sound better in the majority of samples I've heard. (This could be down to people misusing it, but it happens so much and even more than it does with the pod)
Hey ! Thanks for the review ; i have a question thought. Can i use the Pod HD500X to make dual amps (stereo) for guitar and then add the microphone input centered (mono) in the mix ? if so, can i still bind effects like reverb or pitch modeler to the mic only ? Thanks !
I don't know if it would have the same effect, but you could always output your HD500x pseudo-stereo into a mixer and then mess with the panning/EQ on the mixer to get the desired effect
Helix is raw sound that needs post processing or with live sound in a mix factored in, alone it sounds ... bad, just like an AxeFx. The POD HD has more bass and will sound better alone or for practice but will require being dialed for playing in a mix or live more than the Helix will need to. Without the cork sniffer approach, I think both sound great but will need for you to change how you approach dialing them and with the POD HD, you may need to do what I do, disable the cab and use an external device for IR, like the mooer radar, to get the same (or similar) raw sound the Helix provides.
why does the helix sound a little more muddy? is this the same after years of updates... I'm thinking about upgrading from 500x to the helix. but this vid isn't convincing me.
hi ,great comparison man keep on rocking ,here i have some question,i am a beginner to recording stuff . i have hd500x and presonus itwo interface ,i set the preamp to green level in my inter face for a patch ,but is i change patch it will clip very high so how exactly loud it should be out put from pod ,( where to manage inside the patch or on hardware master volume ?) so basically my question is perfect out put from pod to interface . and second question is it better to use xlr ? i saw misha mansurs video he is even using trs but u using xlr what it better for pod to interface ? plz assist me.
Вы как-то не так подключили Helix, поэтому звук такой плохой. Если в цепочке только стерео эффекты и подключение к аудиосистеме в режиме стерео, звук должен быть гораздо лучше.
HD500x has better sounds around the world because people have been learning how to milk them for ages now... And if you try the same settings on both some will be better with one and some will be better with the other. The true power of the Helix is the capacity to store Impulse Response which would make it breath absolute fire!!!
Honestly doesn't matter which is better, its how you use it, kinda like sling blade :P Me personally though i love my helix rack and i don't think i would ever change :)
I think most important is the cab and mic situation. If the amp sound nearly same, things can differ regarding which output you select (LINE/FOH, power amp, combo). And I assume this is where one can improve the most. Amp sims are around for more than a decade and though ppl claim that the old PODs are rubbish, you will hear them one a few nu metal records of the 2000‘ .... The POD was and is good, otherwise no one would put its sound on record. I know one or two record engineers who are still using POD XT rack from time to time and I use the POD XT Live as my r3hearsing /recording tool . Now I am wondering if I should go for an upgrade (500, Helix or Kemper stage profiler). Does the 500 have a looper ?
I've had both and sent the helix back. Helix had better cleans and possibly better fx. Couldnt get heavy tones to come close to my pod HD but I had spent along time getting it to that point.
Here in Brazil the Helix Costs 13,000 R$ and the HD500x 3,500 R$. Based on what I’ve listened on this video, I don’t think that the difference between them worth’s 10,000 R$. I would do on HD500X for our reality on this shity country we live in... hahahahah thanks so much for the comparison!!
...and detail, also realism. Side by side you start realising the older one just does not cut it in the same proffessional way the Helix does. But the 500hdx will make for a fine second rig/backup solution, it is really cheap nowadays and it's workable up to a certain level.
Que querés que te diga, debo ser medio sordo porque encuentro mucha similitud en el sonido (sin auriculares) Si tuviera que comprar una iría por las más económica sin dudar.
планирую брать этот проц. подскажите, пожалуйста, назначать на футсвитчи можно отдельные педали и как вообще в целом по качеству звука и работа с этим процем? сразу скажу, что в супертяжелые жанры я не лезу и максимум это хардрок начала 70х, если вдруг эта информация будет полезна
@@happyend1084 По звуку лично мне очень зашёл. До этого несколько лет играл на POD hd 500x, а до этого педал борд из обычного процессора Vox и нескольких педалей типа Radial, AMT и Boss. Stomp мне зашёл больше. В целом к звуку вообще вопросов нет, но есть сложность в настроке. Без компьютера очень не удобно и сложно, я настраиваю только в приложении, так же лично мне не хватает четвёртого футсвича (который можно купить) и квакухи, (спасает встроенный автоквакер). В принципе в целом выкрутиться можно, настроив с десяток пресетов на все случаи жизни, вместо привычных двух универсальных. Это прям нужно попотеть, но оно того стоит, учитывая что не нужно нести отдельный чемодан на репетиции и концерты, сунул в карман от гитарного кофра и пошёл.
HELLO. I WANT BUY MY FIRST MULTIEFFECT PEDALBOARD. YOU TESTED BOTH, AND IF YOU GIVE ME YOUR OPINION HD 500X OR HELIX LT SOUNDS, DYNAMIC? IS THERE DIFFERENCES REALLY FOR THE MONEY? THANKS
No suenan muy diferente, es minima la diferencia, cualquier persona "normal" no notaria la diferencia, pensaria que es totalmente igual, asi que sea el uno o el otro, ambos logran ser sonido agradable, a mi en lo personal me gusto mas el pod hd500x, me gusto su modelo, sonido al saber q no se queda atras y otras cosas, aunque obviamente que hay cosas del Helix, que el podhd500x no tendra xd por ejemplo eso del led de diferentes colores se me hace muy genial en el Helix, creo que en el pod es solo 1 color (rojo). y bueno otros detalles que no recuerdo muy bien del Helix pero que sin duda son mucho mas rapido (versatil) pero (x). x..x
I think shouldnt listen with same settings. Because hd500x more clean. Helix more distortion tones. Too much difference but doesnt shows one is better. Need to try with different settings. Same settings giving different tones.
just picked up a 500x on ebay for 250 bucks in like new shape, 100 more and i have all the amp packs, vs 1600 bucks on the helix, thanks but no thanks.
I hate watching reviews when all they do is distortion or like heavy metal punk. Dude, ever heard of clean tone? Show us the reverb, delays, and all of that other good stuff...
i just ordered a used HD500X in 2022 and i'm absolutely loving it
Does it have a noise suppressor or noise gate?
@@dantemagdaluyo890 ya it does have one
It is a great modeling device (and all the HD line), that doesn't change with time!
@@dantemagdaluyo890i have HD500X, and i use 2 noise gate.. really good for Djet
Here I am in 2024 and still using my HD500X and Pro. I just run it through Torpedoes Wall Of Sound to replace the stock cabs. I love my unit and you can get amazing tones out of it if you know what you're doing.
I think HD500X better
Thanks for the comparison. Very nice. I still love my hd500
I, too, still have hd500х ))
The sound is different, but I can't say that Helix is better. To hard to say who is winner.
Оба ништяк!! Спасибо, было интересно вот так послушать их в сравнении
Thanks! I can continue using my HD500X in peace now! 😅
Hello, thanks for your video. Is it possible to record Input guitar and input mic in the same time ? Or do we need another sound card ? Thanks
Hd sounds better in this video for my taste.
Nice job man, Wondering what that song you were playing on the ac30 was -- I feel
like I know it, but I can't put my finger on it
thanks! it my song :)
Whenever I see these comparisons I ask myself one question. Is the sound that the Helix can produce really worth $1000 more than the sound on the 500x. The answer to me is simple. I cannot justify the large cost difference for what appeats to be at best a minimum difference that most people won't even notice. We may because we have an ear. Most who are listening to our playing won't. Nice job on the comparison.
Get off that high horse! 🙄 The difference is so neglible that musicians better than you would care less.
Did you take the time to look at the rest of features the Helix has on top of the HD unit? Audio quality is just one of them.
I'm realizing the exact same thing. I found at least a hundred of amazing examples of the HD500X that sold me and showed I could get the exact tone I want, but I just haven't had that experience binge watching helix videos. It is definetly a better piece of equipment, but it just doesn't sound better in the majority of samples I've heard. (This could be down to people misusing it, but it happens so much and even more than it does with the pod)
@@josh_7569 fucking hell who hurt you
That's it! Helix is way too fizzy. I'll stick with my hd500 and just buy another guitar.
Helix LT has more gain in that Vox Model, but you can switch it back, and I will sound more real !!
Thanks !!!
Praying to have a line 6 hd500x
hmm...I think I'll keep on using my HD500x
Hey ! Thanks for the review ; i have a question thought. Can i use the Pod HD500X to make dual amps (stereo) for guitar and then add the microphone input centered (mono) in the mix ?
if so, can i still bind effects like reverb or pitch modeler to the mic only ? Thanks !
I have the answer : No.
HD 500: Does it have a noise suppressor or noise gate?
@@dantemagdaluyo890 yes, and it works fine !
I don't know if it would have the same effect, but you could always output your HD500x pseudo-stereo into a mixer and then mess with the panning/EQ on the mixer to get the desired effect
I'll stick to my 500X. The helix sounds too nasal for some reason.. Anyway cool vid \m/
Both sound killer but the HD is warmer
HD 500: Does it have a noise suppressor or noise gate?
@@dantemagdaluyo890 Yes my friend, it does :)
@@dantemagdaluyo890 A$$
Helix is raw sound that needs post processing or with live sound in a mix factored in, alone it sounds ... bad, just like an AxeFx. The POD HD has more bass and will sound better alone or for practice but will require being dialed for playing in a mix or live more than the Helix will need to. Without the cork sniffer approach, I think both sound great but will need for you to change how you approach dialing them and with the POD HD, you may need to do what I do, disable the cab and use an external device for IR, like the mooer radar, to get the same (or similar) raw sound the Helix provides.
why does the helix sound a little more muddy? is this the same after years of updates... I'm thinking about upgrading from 500x to the helix. but this vid isn't convincing me.
hi ,great comparison man keep on rocking ,here i have some question,i am a beginner to recording stuff . i have hd500x and presonus itwo interface ,i set the preamp to green level in my inter face for a patch ,but is i change patch it will clip very high so how exactly loud it should be out put from pod ,( where to manage inside the patch or on hardware master volume ?)
so basically my question is perfect out put from pod to interface .
and second question is it better to use xlr ? i saw misha mansurs video he is even using trs but u using xlr what it better for pod to interface ?
plz assist me.
1.manage inside the patch
2. don't matter
Not gonna lie, I liked the sound of pod hd 500x better
It's not the same settings, you added gain in helix..
AC 30 setting on Helix sounds that crunchy ?? something is not right
agree
He forgot to turn the drive down . What a noob
@@monkeyrobotsinc.9875
But you are such a pro, yes? Did release nothing but knows everything, yes?
Wow man, that sound so great, I have an hd pro x but I dont know to make it sound good as this :(
you can play banjo!!!
Pod hd500x + Helix = Nice Cool 👏👏👏
What speakers did you use for both pedals?
If this is an honest A/B comparison then I go for hd500x. Please consider demoing the line 6 amplifi tt. Thanks.
I mean they both sound great! If the price difference is more important than the sound difference, then definitely HD500X.
Helix is muddy but maybe it has different threshold being pushed?
Вы как-то не так подключили Helix, поэтому звук такой плохой. Если в цепочке только стерео эффекты и подключение к аудиосистеме в режиме стерео, звук должен быть гораздо лучше.
HD500x has better sounds around the world because people have been learning how to milk them for ages now... And if you try the same settings on both some will be better with one and some will be better with the other. The true power of the Helix is the capacity to store Impulse Response which would make it breath absolute fire!!!
*POD HD500X.*
Enough said.
Honestly doesn't matter which is better, its how you use it, kinda like sling blade :P Me personally though i love my helix rack and i don't think i would ever change :)
I think most important is the cab and mic situation. If the amp sound nearly same, things can differ regarding which output you select (LINE/FOH, power amp, combo). And I assume this is where one can improve the most. Amp sims are around for more than a decade and though ppl claim that the old PODs are rubbish, you will hear them one a few nu metal records of the 2000‘ ....
The POD was and is good, otherwise no one would put its sound on record. I know one or two record engineers who are still using POD XT rack from time to time and I use the POD XT Live as my r3hearsing /recording tool .
Now I am wondering if I should go for an upgrade (500, Helix or Kemper stage profiler).
Does the 500 have a looper ?
An axe fx ultra will also be a good choice too
The 500X has a looper
Looper sucks. Only useful for auditioning presets. Terrible for gigs
@@emberducati9237bro... the price bro.... THE PRICE
I've had both and sent the helix back.
Helix had better cleans and possibly better fx.
Couldnt get heavy tones to come close to my pod HD but I had spent along time getting it to that point.
please share tone link
Am I the only one who thinks that the HD500X was better?
Why should I buy the expensive Helix?
POD Winer! IMHO)
The POD sounds better than the Helix, is a fact. POD sounds are warmer and heavies, instead the Helix sound like bad plastic.
Nice joke)
@@2mbo4ka80 they both sound like shit
Helix is a true natural sound! but 500x is perfect sound studio, i love it
HD 500: Does it have a noise suppressor or noise gate?
@@dantemagdaluyo890yes
Does anyone have/had both devices and would agree, that this comparison is authentic?
Pod sounds cleaner yesss
Here in Brazil the Helix Costs 13,000 R$ and the HD500x 3,500 R$. Based on what I’ve listened on this video, I don’t think that the difference between them worth’s 10,000 R$.
I would do on HD500X for our reality on this shity country we live in... hahahahah thanks so much for the comparison!!
Helix has a bit more sharpness to it's crunch
...and detail, also realism. Side by side you start realising the older one just does not cut it in the same proffessional way the Helix does. But the 500hdx will make for a fine second rig/backup solution, it is really cheap nowadays and it's workable up to a certain level.
Que querés que te diga, debo ser medio sordo porque encuentro mucha similitud en el sonido (sin auriculares)
Si tuviera que comprar una iría por las más económica sin dudar.
Engl sounds better on old podHD ... How is this possible ?
Can u give Pod hd500x preset please?
Наверно я слишком сильно привык к звуку hd 500х, что он мне показался интересней.
планирую брать этот проц. подскажите, пожалуйста, назначать на футсвитчи можно отдельные педали и как вообще в целом по качеству звука и работа с этим процем? сразу скажу, что в супертяжелые жанры я не лезу и максимум это хардрок начала 70х, если вдруг эта информация будет полезна
@@happyend1084 По звуку лично мне очень зашёл. До этого несколько лет играл на POD hd 500x, а до этого педал борд из обычного процессора Vox и нескольких педалей типа Radial, AMT и Boss. Stomp мне зашёл больше. В целом к звуку вообще вопросов нет, но есть сложность в настроке. Без компьютера очень не удобно и сложно, я настраиваю только в приложении, так же лично мне не хватает четвёртого футсвича (который можно купить) и квакухи, (спасает встроенный автоквакер). В принципе в целом выкрутиться можно, настроив с десяток пресетов на все случаи жизни, вместо привычных двух универсальных. Это прям нужно попотеть, но оно того стоит, учитывая что не нужно нести отдельный чемодан на репетиции и концерты, сунул в карман от гитарного кофра и пошёл.
Wht it means ?? Helix doesn't have a pure clean tone ??
sounds like they're not both in recording mode...
Chugg chigga chugg chugg! Me play guitarrrrrrr!
HELLO. I WANT BUY MY FIRST MULTIEFFECT PEDALBOARD. YOU TESTED BOTH, AND IF YOU GIVE ME YOUR OPINION HD 500X OR HELIX LT SOUNDS, DYNAMIC? IS THERE DIFFERENCES REALLY FOR THE MONEY? THANKS
I'll give it to 500x
И шо Вас лично зацепило больше?
Педали и лампа ))
Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ-1000
No suenan muy diferente, es minima la diferencia, cualquier persona "normal" no notaria la diferencia, pensaria que es totalmente igual, asi que sea el uno o el otro, ambos logran ser sonido agradable, a mi en lo personal me gusto mas el pod hd500x, me gusto su modelo, sonido al saber q no se queda atras y otras cosas, aunque obviamente que hay cosas del Helix, que el podhd500x no tendra xd por ejemplo eso del led de diferentes colores se me hace muy genial en el Helix, creo que en el pod es solo 1 color (rojo).
y bueno otros detalles que no recuerdo muy bien del Helix pero que sin duda son mucho mas rapido (versatil) pero (x). x..x
ENGL - Helix / Vox - HD500.
Helix way too fizzy.Pod is much more realistic.What about HeadRush?
Seems like an eq tweak apart
for sounds Hd500x is hell way better
I want the settings
Where can i get?
Me too
helix sound is a bit distorted
No the AC 30 overdriven ~
in this video, pod HD is better...!!! helix sound is more scooped
I think shouldnt listen with same settings. Because hd500x more clean. Helix more distortion tones. Too much difference but doesnt shows one is better. Need to try with different settings. Same settings giving different tones.
Helix is such a beast. But if you are running direct to foh i can not stress this fact enough....get a dbx pa2 for your pa and thank me later
more better on hd500x.
I'll stick to my 500X.
Is it still worth to buy HD500X this year? Or nah?
See if you can find one used for cheap. I'm trying to sell mine for 180.
I have 2 x3 lives and 1 hd500x. All three cost less than $500 together.
"It's not the plane, it's the pilot"... 🤨
The AC30 sounded better on the POD HD500X
just picked up a 500x on ebay for 250 bucks in like new shape, 100 more and i have all the amp packs, vs 1600 bucks on the helix, thanks but no thanks.
Wait are you saying the amp packs for helix?
Not same settings and also different cab mic shapes. but good try.
Heliix sounds like a heap of mud, very disappointing. Are you sure the midrange was set the same?
HD AC30 sounds far better. Helix is an ice pick. Thanks for the video?
Helix sounds worse
Pod better
helix bad sound ...
I hate watching reviews when all they do is distortion or like heavy metal punk. Dude, ever heard of clean tone? Show us the reverb, delays, and all of that other good stuff...
@Kawaii Imouto Hi buddy, did I comment directly to this video? No. Just in general.
Ok? Well then, i guess my opinion doesn't matter lol😂.
We don't care about clean tone. Metal amps all the way. \m/
To my ears, the 500x sounds better.
No way that is true comparison.
helix sounded too shitty on vox clean. way too much crunch sound. Not very authentic at all.
H
Going to sell my 500X. Not for me
Cant hear a difference
POD destroys it on clean, overdrive about the same. POD wins overall.
Sadly they both sound like shit (the processors, the playing is good). Kemper or Axe FX worth every penny.
So is it still worth it to get POD HD500x in 2018?
yep
yes!
Hell yes
i COUPLED my pod with a Torpedo C.A.B ......I can emulate any helix sound i found on the net via 3rd party Irs
PS : THE secret is to add a graphic eq after the amp bloc ......the result is WAW