ART HeadAmp 4From real comments

Name: ART HeadAmp 4
Rating: 3 (22 reviews)

Verdict distilled from 22 mentions across 6 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment55%

PROS 55%

CONS 45%

Rank based on 22 mentions across 6 aspects

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Buy this if...

You need separate customizable headphone mixes for multiple musicians or podcast guests
You want a lower-cost alternative to pricier headphone monitor controllers like the Presonus HP60
You're comfortable working through mixer/aux routing to set up individualized mixes

What users love

Positive user receptionNotable0 mentions

Widely praised

Individual headphone mixes0 mentions

Widely praised

Affordable alternative0 mentions

Widely praised

Skip this if...

You want simple plug-and-play operation without researching aux and 'more me' routing
You primarily use higher-impedance headphones needing more driving power
You need guaranteed full channel blending without reports of isolation issues

What users complain about

Confusing setup and routing0 mentions

Frequently criticized

Limited power for higher-impedance headphones0 mentions

Generally negative

Channel isolation complaint0 mentions

Frequently criticized

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ART HeadAmp 4

Positive user receptionAffordable alternativeIndividual headphone mixesConfusing setup and routingLimited power for higher-impedance headphonesChannel isolation complaint

ART HeadAmp 4

Positive user reception

Affordable alternative

Individual headphone mixes

Confusing setup and routing

Limited power for higher-impedance headphones

Channel isolation complaint

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Overall Impression

Studio users praise the ability to build individual headphone mixes per musician. A commenter running a Presonus StudioLive described routing separate aux outputs into each stereo aux input on the HeadAmp so every band member gets their own custom headphone mix during tracking, plus a combined rough mix from sub-mix sends. This kind of flexible per-performer monitoring was cited as a core practical use case that worked well for band tracking sessions in a real studio environment.

Many users found the routing and 'more me' controls genuinely confusing to set up. A large number of comments are direct questions about how to wire aux sends, separate stereo mixes, daisy-chain channels for guitar and vocals, and get the 'more me' knob working correctly with interfaces like Focusrite or mixers like the Behringer Xenyx. Several buyers admitted difficulty figuring out proper configuration even after purchase, suggesting the documentation or interface doesn't make setup intuitive.

It's seen as a budget-friendly alternative to pricier monitor controllers. One user specifically noted the unit should do what they need at about half the price of the Presonus HP60, framing the HeadAmp as solid value for multi-channel headphone monitoring. This affordability angle, combined with generally positive feedback from viewers who found tutorial videos helpful, suggests the product is appreciated as a cost-effective option once users understand how to configure it.

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thumb_upPositive user receptionNotable

6 mentions

Widely praised

Multiple commenters praised the product and its accompanying demo videos as clear, thorough, and helpful, with several expressing they were happy to have purchased or were considering purchasing one after watching.

@TerenceKearns

This was an excellent demonstration. Thanks for taking the time to do it so thoughtfully.\nIm hoping to use mine in a podcasting studio soon.

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May 16, 2025

@ma9na111

Just unboxed my ART today and found your tutorial. This is how I want to learn, hands on, detail and all the bases covered. Thank you!

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August 23, 2023

@thepaintedklown

Fantastic video! This is how you demo gear. An actual real world demonstration showing exactly how the piece works. Thank you for taking the time.

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December 15, 2022

@payneasylum469

Great video man, I've been looking at getting one of these. Looks pretty handy.

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August 23, 2022

tuneIndividual headphone mixes

1 mentions

Widely praised

Studio users can route separate aux sends into each channel so every musician gets a personalized headphone mix during tracking, plus a combined rough mix option. This flexibility was explicitly described as working well in a real studio setup.

@themindseyerecordingstudio2799

The way we use the ART Headamp 6 pro in our studio is...\n\nPresonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Auxiliary output 1 to ART Headamp 6 pro stereo Auxiliary 1(Back)\n\nPresonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Auxiliary output 2 to ART Headamp 6 pro stereo Auxiliary 2 (Back)\nAnd so fourth.\n\nThis way when we're tracking a band, they each get their own headphone mix (which we creat in the StudioLive board)\n\nThen we also creat a \"complete mix\" from the Presonus StudioLive 'Sub-mix' 1 and 2 sends to the ART Headamp 6 pro balanced main inputs (back) so the band could hear a rough mix in their headphones without having to leave the tracking room. \n\nHopes this helps someone.

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January 8, 2016

attach_moneyAffordable alternative

1 mentions

Widely praised

A user noted the unit accomplishes what they need at roughly half the price of the Presonus HP60, positioning it as strong value among multi-channel headphone monitor controllers.

@EddiePauleBolin

Thanks for a great video. This should do what I need it to do @ 1/2 the $$$ of the Presonus HP60.\nPeace

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May 18, 2015

help_outlineConfusing setup and routing

11 mentions

Frequently criticized

A large number of buyers struggled to understand how to wire aux sends, create separate stereo mixes per channel, and use the 'more me' balance feature correctly, often needing outside tutorials even after purchasing the unit.

@CQJR007

I know i'm late to the party, but, i just bought one of these and i can't figure out how to separate the 2 main mixes that connect in the back. I don't even know if it's possible. I would like to have two separate main mixes applied to the channels i choose. For example : AUX 1 + main mix right on channel 01, and AUX 2 + main mix left on channel 02. Is this possible ?? Thanks.

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May 15, 2025

@RoadboundMusicStudio

For the \"More me feature\" what is the signal chain for the aux in of the guitar signal? If you are tracking , would it be from an output on your interface or do you split the signal from the live guitar to give him his own individual level? (I bought one of these units recently, thx)

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February 1, 2025

@mjtejero

how do you achieve stereo mix for individual channels? can it be done via the individual Aux In with TRS?

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May 23, 2024

@90DayGame

By far the BEST explanation on the internet on how to use the ART Headamp 6 PRO. I'm trying to figure out why my main to aux knob is operating in reverse. Getting \"more me\" turning toward the main. I've got outputs from my Focusrite interface going to the ART balanced main and my instrument going from the Focusrite output into the ART aux. I'd appreciate your thoughts on this please. Thanks!

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July 11, 2023

battery_alertLimited power for higher-impedance headphones

2 mentions

Generally negative

One user reported needing to crank the volume almost all the way up to drive 80 ohm Beyerdynamic headphones, and another questioned whether it could adequately power 250 ohm headphones.

@Joshhomeslice

Does this improve volumes on a 250ohm headphone? I have one of these laying around and thought of using since my interface is not great.

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November 10, 2024

@bubzhossol2737

They seem to run my beyer 80 ohms fine but I have to have them cranked almost all the way up. Any tips. Just so you know I am running my Focusrite 2i2 interface with the Art 6 headamp and Beyerdynamic 80 ohm custom studio headphones. I am using normal male to male end headphone cable from the interface headphone out jack to the Art direct jack.

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March 4, 2015

warningChannel isolation complaint

1 mentions

Frequently criticized

One user complained that the unit does not let you hear the other channel in your headphones, only the track and instrument on your own channel, describing this as a core problem with the machine.

@NeutralGod1

THE PROBLEM WITH THIS MACHINE IS: YOU CAN NOT EAR THE OTHER CHANNEL ON YOUR HEADPHONE, YOU'LL EAR ONLY THE 8 TRACK AND THE INSTRUMENT ON YOUR CHANNEL, ONLY!!!!

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May 9, 2025

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