Harley Benton PA-250 Power Attenuator
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Harley Benton
PA-250 Power Attenuator
Product Info
Article Number:
510412
Brand:
Harley Benton
Model:
PA-250 Power Attenuator
Category:
Guitar Amp Attenuators
Price:
$174.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Harley Benton PA-250 is a surprisingly capable attenuator and load box. It’s a fantastic option for players with high-powered tube amps who need to tame the volume for home recording or rehearsal, while still maintaining that cranked amp tone. It’s particularly well-suited for rock, blues, and metal players looking for a budget-friendly solution.
Product Description
- Harley Benton PA-250 Power Attenuator
- Power Attenuator and Load Box for Guitar Tube Amps
- Allows playing a tube amp with high output level for optimal performance
- but with reduced volume
- Can be used as a dummy load
- Useful tool for rehearsal
- live performance and direct recording
- Does not affect the original character and feel of the amp
- 6 Levels of power reduction
- "Fine" control for the -15dB option
- Input power up to 250 W
- LED for overload function
- Integrated low-noise fan cooling
- 8/16-Ohm option
- Loudspeaker output
- Line output with adjustable level control
- Low impedance XLR DI output
- Works without power supply
- but aux power option can be used to keep fan and light stable independent of amplifier power supply
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 235 x 178 x 88 mm
- Weight: 2.67 kg
PROS
- • Solid build quality for the price point; feels surprisingly robust.
- • Multiple power reduction levels offer great volume control flexibility.
- • Integrated DI output simplifies recording directly without extra gear.
- • Fan cooling prevents overheating during extended high-volume use.
CONS
- • The fan, while quiet, is audible at higher power settings.
- • 8/16 Ohm impedance selection might limit compatibility with some amps.
- • The 'inFinein' control feels a little plasticky and less refined.
Product Video
Key Features
Power Rating
250W
Impedance
8/16 Ohms
Controls
6 Power Reduction Levels, -15dB 'inFinein' control, Adjustable Line Output, XLR DI Output
Reactive/Resistive
Resistive
Speaker Output
Yes, for direct speaker connection
Weight
2.67 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely, the 250W rating provides plenty of headroom for a 100W amp, allowing for safe and effective attenuation.
No, it’s designed as an attenuator or load box; it’s not intended to be a primary speaker system, although it does have a speaker output for experimentation.
The DI output aims for transparency, but some subtle coloration is inherent in attenuator designs – it's generally clean enough for direct recording but might benefit from EQ adjustments.
