Why You Need An FRFR Speaker For Your Multi-Effects Unit!

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  • Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
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    Getting the best sound out of your multi-effects unit after is easy at home but can become quite more challenging when you are using it for live venues and gigs. This is when an FRFR speaker can come to the rescue and allow you to get the optimum sound from your unit. Today we discuss how FRFR differs from normal cabinets and how they do their magic!
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Комментарии • 374

  • @76booge
    @76booge 2 года назад +2

    I never even knew about these speakers with multi effects units. This is so helpful.

  • @mirecmusic
    @mirecmusic 2 года назад +2

    I'm new to this conversation but a vet in playing live shows.I always like when I play on big venues stages,because 95% of the time we have a back line and a wedge monitor in front of me for vocals and to hear the other musicians as well as my guitar.I wanted to find a small personnel monitor so I could hear my guitar in front.Without it I need to find that sweet spot on stage to hear what I'm playing. In the past few years I start seeing keyboard players using these PA system like monitors and it got me wondering what if.Then I saw the Headrush FR FR 112 and108 amp monitors.I bought the FR FR 108 and now I use the amp as a back line amp and the 108 as my personnel up front monitor.I know I can come direct out of my pedal board Boss ME80 and more but I come out of the line out on the amp into the FR FR 108,it works for me. Now my sweet spot is up in front at the mic, my pedal board, and the Headrush FR FR 108.

  • @kitko33
    @kitko33 Год назад +2

    I had a FRFR cabinet custom built in 1997 - it used four wide band speakers (a speaker with in integrated tweeter). I used it both with a guitar amp and Zoom 4040. The guitar sounded great.

  • @MarvinSheats
    @MarvinSheats 2 года назад +2

    Great review. I use the Headrush FRFR 108 along with a Boss ME-80 and it's perfect for me. I play jazz, fusion, rock, etc. in church and outdoor venues. With having a back and neck issue; you are right... the portability is perfect for me. Thank you.

  • @5150show
    @5150show 2 года назад +3

    Absolutely brilliant thank you Tony , cheers from New Zealand 🇳🇿

  • @traceyroberts2447
    @traceyroberts2447 3 года назад +5

    I use the the 12" Head Rush cabinet with my Pod Go. Sounds fucking amazing. I like alot low end. But tweak your lows and this combo sounds incredible.

  • @DWGar
    @DWGar 3 года назад +2

    great vid clarified some things for me and I ordered one of those headrush units after.

  • @NickintheStates
    @NickintheStates 4 года назад +4

    Great video man! There are always so many question with FRFR stuff, especially with the increase in pedals and amps with impulse response built in.

    • @addictedtogear
      @addictedtogear  4 года назад

      Thanks Nick, the FRFR speakers work really well with muti-effect units. I'm loving it so far!

  • @xShamanx
    @xShamanx 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you so much for this overview!

  • @brianrosemusician
    @brianrosemusician 2 года назад +1

    I'm glad to have found your channel. I was already considering getting an Ampero, which led me to your channel, when the tech at my local MusicGoRound told me about using a Headrush with a multifx pedal which led me back to your channel. Keep up the great work! 👍🏻

  • @tjnugent62
    @tjnugent62 Год назад +1

    I did a gig with the FRFR Headrush speaker system with a Tech21 RK5 v2. It sounded incredible.

  • @wolfgangcordsen3430
    @wolfgangcordsen3430 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for the explanation! Very useful.

  • @vincentjackson3472
    @vincentjackson3472 2 года назад +1

    What a bloody awesome video!
    Cheers man!! Love the work, effort and info wrapped up in this video!

  • @therightdude
    @therightdude 2 года назад +1

    I use the unit s shipping box as a sound shield to record with a mic. Very simple and sounds awesome.

  • @Kamikaze3557
    @Kamikaze3557 2 года назад +1

    I use my headrush as a PA along with my cab sim modeler. Of course I’m just a bedroom musician and I’m happy.

  • @bluesfer
    @bluesfer 2 года назад +1

    Really really good video, you answered every question i had on this subject, thank you, excellent job!

  • @davidcardona2772
    @davidcardona2772 3 года назад +1

    You Sir made a very good explanation of frfr ..thank you so much.Be blessed!

  • @tonefish3825
    @tonefish3825 4 года назад +1

    I looked at these, but since I a went with the Hotone Ampero, I decided to go with 2 - 8" studio monitors to take advantage of the stereo output of my Multi-Effects unit.

    • @addictedtogear
      @addictedtogear  4 года назад +1

      I did the same at first. If you are not giging with the Ampero then that works fine.

  • @uk7769
    @uk7769 3 года назад +6

    "You pick the one right tool." - Anton Chigurh

  • @davidgerdes5394
    @davidgerdes5394 4 года назад +3

    I can not thank you enough for this video. I have an old Line 6 Spider combo amp, and i just picked up a Zoom G5n multeffects board. I bypassed the amp to where i am just getting the sound but it stil does not sound good. Having you explain this really helps . I was thinking of getting a new amp, but after this, i rhink i will be going with an frfr, possibly the Headrush model.

  • @brendangilmore4297
    @brendangilmore4297 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for that - you explained things very clearly :)

  • @yiannisfaitakis
    @yiannisfaitakis Год назад

    I use one of these (bought used for a ridiculous price) with a Yamaha THR30ii. It sounds incredible and this is now my rig pretty much along with a wah wah pedal. Can easily keep up with a very loud band.

  • @maximumguitarage
    @maximumguitarage 3 года назад +1

    Great Video! Very Informative. I will say you brought a very good point, if it is your first time in Modeling game then start with the mid range FRFR. You very may well be back to your pedals and tube/solid state amps. Thank You!

  • @stevens8089
    @stevens8089 2 года назад +1

    Great Presentation, Very informative. Thanks

  • @JTNMax
    @JTNMax 11 месяцев назад +5

    Headrush pedalboard owner here, and going direct to PA mixing console when playing live. Want to dial in your live sound? Ditch the FRFR stuff and buy a powered PA monitor with a small built-in mixer and connect via XLR just like using a PA (keep mix eq flat/neutral). I much prefer dialing in my rigs through something like the audience is going to hear me through anyway and the sound tech will thank you for it. And if you sing like I do, you are going to have a monitor in front of you anyway unless using IEMs. House PA’s for the audience are not made up of FRFR’s nor headphones. Hope that helps someone. Cheers!

    • @addictedtogear
      @addictedtogear  11 месяцев назад

      Nice tip, but if you are going to do that why not just use the global setting of the Multi-Effects units for the EQ setting?

    • @JTNMax
      @JTNMax 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@addictedtogearMy suggestion was to use a speaker like the audience will hear so you can dial in at home what will work great live, set global eq howeveryou want. But live, a PA engineer/tech will dial in your sound via the console mixer so why not get a great tone at home that easily transfers to a main PA. I use the PA monitor right in front of me at home or live so I get consistent tone.
      Live the only difference is the HR runs XLR to mixer, comes back to my monitor via monitor mix.

  • @petezamora3522
    @petezamora3522 11 дней назад

    Thank you my friend

  • @Cherry_Sunburst
    @Cherry_Sunburst 4 года назад +1

    Excellent video, thanks a lot!!!
    Cheers from germany.

  • @EthanRom
    @EthanRom 2 года назад +4

    Basically, these multi fx pedals are already programmed to have some sort of amp cab emulation so if you plug it into a normal amp, it’s like you’re plugging an amp into an amp. That’s what I’m understanding at least

    • @SujeetGT
      @SujeetGT 2 года назад +1

      There's always an option of turning off the cabinet simulation in most of the units, this way you can go to the return of an amp.

    • @Andreas_Straub
      @Andreas_Straub 7 месяцев назад +1

      But then you get a totally different sound compared to the original preset.@@SujeetGT

  • @AmritP
    @AmritP 2 года назад +18

    good video but the part about the PA speakers vs FRFR is wrong. The PA speakers are also flat response full range. only real difference is their sound cone difference (how they project the sound).

    • @BigRalphN
      @BigRalphN 2 года назад +5

      Absolutely. FRFR is a money making venture only.

    • @philiptownsend8348
      @philiptownsend8348 Год назад +2

      FRFR speakers create their own problems where guitar is concerned

    • @bloodynin9757
      @bloodynin9757 Год назад +4

      @@philiptownsend8348 which are?

    • @Andreas_Straub
      @Andreas_Straub 7 месяцев назад

      If your modeler creates "dirty" high frequencies (digital noise) the tweezer in the FRFR speaker may create intermodulations and make this even worse.@@bloodynin9757

  • @mick8435
    @mick8435 Год назад +1

    Good review - bought one to go with my Boss GT 100 - Sounds fab with some messing! - thanks

    • @coeurvaillan
      @coeurvaillan Год назад

      Hi! i have the gt10, you seem to be satisfaid with your Boss. Do you have some advices?

  • @bretthowe8748
    @bretthowe8748 5 месяцев назад +2

    I use the Headrush 112 with my zoom G5n. Amazing tone. Yes, I had to tweak my settings, but when it’s “pushing air” it sounds amazing.
    I have a backup pedalboard with a joyo Oxford sound on the end, and ran that through the Headrush before my last gig. (Like to have a backup plan for gigs) and it sounded almost as good as my orange tube amp & cab.
    I can’t say enough good things about these cabs. Been gigging with it for about 12 months. So good.
    And finally, for rehearsal, I use it as a wedge with the band mixed into the second channel. Easy setup, hassle free. 😊

  • @humanitygone3958
    @humanitygone3958 3 года назад +4

    These are cool and sound pretty good. But it’s extremely far from flat. The low end is extreme, I had to redo all of my presets on my axe fx and lower the bass on all of them.

    • @addictedtogear
      @addictedtogear  3 года назад +1

      Yes the bass does come through. It could be that the bass is also boosted in the stock presets too!

    • @srajangupta2867
      @srajangupta2867 3 года назад

      I have heard that the base problem is fixed if you put it on a stand? There are some reverberation for the ground. If you have tried it?

  • @joshwalker3139
    @joshwalker3139 3 года назад +7

    What;s the difference between an 'FRFR' speaker liek the headrush, and a standard powered PA speaker like the Yamaha DXR12?

    • @arschi6554
      @arschi6554 3 года назад +4

      There is no difference.

    • @richardshirley8408
      @richardshirley8408 2 года назад +4

      I run my helix into a standard Kustom 1x12 Floor monitor and it sounds exactly the same. And was 1/3 of the cost.

    • @gtrdaveg
      @gtrdaveg 2 года назад +2

      A Yamaha DXR12 is about twice the price of a Headrush FRFR 108. You could say that FRFR speakers are a gimmick - kind of like razors for women - but if they're pretty much the same price as PA speakers then who cares?

  • @paulgrindley8192
    @paulgrindley8192 3 года назад +1

    Great review. Straightforward factual information thank you

    • @addictedtogear
      @addictedtogear  3 года назад

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @simonsamuel3877
      @simonsamuel3877 2 года назад

      @@addictedtogear why can't guitar amp sound good with the multi effects pedal? Can't we just turn of the amp's effect and give processor's sound out? Aren't they made to take guitar sound?

    • @simonsamuel3877
      @simonsamuel3877 2 года назад

      @@addictedtogear also I have seen guitarist give mic to their amp in live, then to the PA systems. What is your view about that?

  • @TalkingBullion
    @TalkingBullion Год назад +1

    Thanks for the review...very informative!

  • @ccostantyt
    @ccostantyt 3 года назад +1

    Thanks ... all very clear ... great video!!

  • @amir.zolghadr
    @amir.zolghadr 4 года назад +2

    Hi Tony. Thank you for the great video. Very helpful and professional as always. Please, what’s the difference between frfr and an active monitor (eg Adam or Alto). I heard great things about both technics. Thanks in advance!

    • @addictedtogear
      @addictedtogear  4 года назад +1

      They are quite similar but the FRFR are flat so there is not coloration to the sound.

  • @iriereviews
    @iriereviews 2 года назад +1

    That was exceptional!

  • @diegoguzman155
    @diegoguzman155 3 года назад

    This a great technical, educational and in depth review, excellent video Sir.

  • @teerexness
    @teerexness Год назад

    I use an Alto TS315 full range PA speaker. It's loud, clear and faithfully reproduces the sounds my Helix and my Variax can produce. For $40 more than the Headrush FRFR, you get a 15" speaker. Alto also makes the Headrush speakers.

    • @addictedtogear
      @addictedtogear  Год назад

      Nice but i get more than enough bass from my 8 inch speakers. 15 would be overkill for me.

    • @teerexness
      @teerexness Год назад +1

      @@addictedtogear It can come in handy with same of the Variax models. The Altos do double duty as PA speakers in my rehearsal room. I just grab one when I'm doing a gig. So they earn their keep!

  • @montiac22
    @montiac22 2 года назад +3

    I watch your video's all the time and own the same Headrush 8" you have here. I also own the Ampero One. Should I upgrade to the model Ampero you have with the XLR's. Is it really that important to have XLR's when hooking up to a FRFR? thanks

  • @elvingonzalez3152
    @elvingonzalez3152 2 года назад

    Great video, you answered all the questions I had.

  • @tossedpenny
    @tossedpenny 4 года назад

    Your video sold me on the 108. Just put in an order for one. If all goes well I'm going to do a 2nd one for stereo down the road.

    • @addictedtogear
      @addictedtogear  4 года назад +1

      tossedpenny let me know how you like it!!

  • @benallmark9671
    @benallmark9671 6 месяцев назад +1

    Great explanation Tony. Do you still use this ?

  • @trancegotten3699
    @trancegotten3699 3 года назад

    Just bought ge200 I am waiting for it. Now I will buy this thank you for this video!

  • @PowMusic
    @PowMusic 3 года назад +1

    How will vocals sound going into these? I'm looking for a speaker to go with my looper - so that all my signals go into the same speaker

    • @addictedtogear
      @addictedtogear  3 года назад

      I haven't tried it but I think it should be fine.

  • @giorgenesgelatti3987
    @giorgenesgelatti3987 2 года назад

    Thanks for this video! Very educational

  • @mixodorians12
    @mixodorians12 4 года назад +2

    Thanks mate, great vid, I just bought the Harley Benton FRFR 1x12 and it is fantastic (and very inexpensive) for my HXFX and Mooer Preamp live combo. Can really get some chewy tones with it. Really does well with distortion. Might get two and run stereo.

    • @addictedtogear
      @addictedtogear  4 года назад

      Great to hear! I'm sure you will enjoy it.

  • @TheBeatlesGuiseDuo
    @TheBeatlesGuiseDuo Год назад +3

    I guess I'll have to just try this idea of just using a normal PA speaker.. but eq'd within the floor modeler to remove those frequencies too high and too low so it's similar to the FRFR guitar cabinet specs. Or look at the PA speaker's specs where it enhances certain band widths and then compensate in the global settings within the floor modeler to flatten it out. I mean these modelers have so much depth in their ability to "model" sound, so why not use it? Then you're not compelled to spend more shrinking dollars on more price inflated gear. Just my 2 cents 🤑 ( pun).
    The big plus for FRFR is the Direct Out to front of house or to a mixer, but the PA speaker won't do that, I THINK.
    Or what about using the 4 cable method on your regular guitar amp, but I'd guess you'd have to remove all cabinet sims in your patches. The guitar amp is your cabinet and that's it. The amplifier is used just the supply power but all effects come from the modeler. Which option is best it's so confusing?

  • @jorgecrespo1504
    @jorgecrespo1504 4 года назад +2

    Hello Tony, I watch your show all the time. Now the question: What is the RMS value of the FRFR-108? 2000W PEAK?... Can't find info anywhere. Thanks. Be safe.

    • @addictedtogear
      @addictedtogear  4 года назад

      Hey Jorge, I tried finding that information also and was not able to do so. You may need to contact the company directly for that info.

    • @jorgecrespo1504
      @jorgecrespo1504 4 года назад

      @@addictedtogear Thanks for trying. If I find out I'll let you know. Keep it up and be safe.

    • @ΟΟύτις
      @ΟΟύτις 4 года назад

      Its 1000w

  • @ronpatterson5483
    @ronpatterson5483 2 года назад

    Great honest review. Thanks.🤘🤘

  • @jwp2460
    @jwp2460 2 года назад +1

    Awesome video and very informative! I'm considering buying an FRFR system in the future and trying to decide between two of the Headrush cabinets or a Line6 Powercab Plus 212. Its not really an apples-to-apples comparison at all and there's also a big price difference between the two. I can see pros and cons of either approach but your video really helped to answer some of the questions I'd had concerning loudness, low end, and overall gig-worthiness of the Headrush cabinets. These seem like a great option and very reasonably priced. Have you tried the Line6 Powercab Plus 212? Just curious what your impressions are of that as an option.

  • @shanewalton8888
    @shanewalton8888 4 года назад +2

    This is incredibly useful. thanks Tony

  • @PhilipCockram
    @PhilipCockram 4 года назад

    Cool speaker and good explanation Tony. I use a PA system in combination with my tube amp . There are 2 DI outputs on my pedal board and I also mix in the amp sound before and after the effect loop . It's nice to have all the connections . Not very portable though . LOL

    • @addictedtogear
      @addictedtogear  4 года назад +1

      Hi Philip, try lugging a 4x12 cabinet and head to a gig. This is a much more portable solution if you ask me. Cheers!

  • @ChristianThoresen
    @ChristianThoresen 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for this video!

  • @pepppery
    @pepppery Год назад +1

    I purchased a thr-100 head, and thought if I got the headrush 1x12, it would be great as I could model the 5 amp sims and all of the cabinet sims (10 combos)that came along with it. After a few days, I found the sound to be really off, kinda thin, kinda hollow. I tweaked my eq and no luck. On a lark I plugged into a ampeg 2x10 cab I have for my micro bass head, and voila my modeling amp sounded amazing. So I returned the Headrush.
    Fast forward a few months after getting my nux- mg 30 I tried playing that through the headrush 1x8 cab at a GC, and it still didn't sound good, even the sales person agreed it was not good and he was trying to sell me the headrush. Perhaps you need other gear to tweak tones and what not, but for plug and play aspect of this frfr it left me searching for other options for my mg-30, most people on yt play though studio monitors.

  • @thebusinessend1
    @thebusinessend1 3 года назад +5

    I think your assuming the headrush is not a pa speaker. It is. PA speakers by design should all be a flat response curve and have the best off axis as possible. Depending the frequency range a speaker plays and how far off in DB it is shows the quality of the speaker. Something with a -3db variation is actually 6 DB shifts. They are to recreate a source signal as accurately as possible. Generally speaking most PA speakers have a HPF of 10khz thats designed to prevent hearing damage and generally speaker guitars wouldn't be making notes much higher than that. Look at the measurements of the speaker to determine its actual sound characteristics. JBL is one of the few companies that list its off axis response. You would also be suited to play through studio monitors or studio headphones to have the same effect but at lower volume.

    • @addictedtogear
      @addictedtogear  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for the comment!

    • @PragmaticDany
      @PragmaticDany 3 года назад

      I don’t understand most of what you wrote but I can tell you know what you’re talking about (I hope) so I’ll follow your advice.

    • @Andreas_Straub
      @Andreas_Straub 7 месяцев назад

      You mean a LP (low pass) filter which cuts off the very high frequencies.

  • @thelowmein9143
    @thelowmein9143 3 года назад +4

    What is the difference between these frfr speakers and studio monitors? Are they the same thing?

    • @addictedtogear
      @addictedtogear  3 года назад

      These are tuned to sound good with guitars.

    • @arnyarny77
      @arnyarny77 3 года назад

      @@addictedtogear hello, i use my headrush speaker with my amp sim plugin. my question is about pedals. how can i make a distortion pedal sound good straight int the speaker? so far all my pedals dont sound good into the speaker, or do i need to place some kind of pre amp between the speaker and the drive pedals?

    • @The_Macaroon
      @The_Macaroon 3 года назад +2

      @@addictedtogear how can it be tuned to guitar if it's flat response?

    • @DrSimonBignell
      @DrSimonBignell Год назад +1

      It's aiming for flat response across the frequency spectrum, so by definition and design, it isn't tuned to anything in particular. Powered studio monitors are generally nearfield, so more suited for listening closer to them than these, usually have multiple drivers and a crossover circuit, and designed to be fixed in place. These are portable, mainly used on their own mono, and have I/O connectors for gigging.

  • @michaelgrindy6913
    @michaelgrindy6913 Год назад +2

    Gonna sound stupid but what cable would I need for a Tonex connected straight to Headrush frfr?

    • @addictedtogear
      @addictedtogear  Год назад +1

      You can use a standard guitar Jack or a balanced connection.

  • @mikeyo3230
    @mikeyo3230 3 года назад

    Excellent snd informative video. TY

  • @CrashExhibition
    @CrashExhibition 11 дней назад

    Not sure I should trust you man, you’re an addict apparently 😉
    Cool video ☺️👑

  • @Joeistauchdabei
    @Joeistauchdabei 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you very much for the detail information. Greetings from germany

    • @addictedtogear
      @addictedtogear  7 месяцев назад

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @Joeistauchdabei
      @Joeistauchdabei 7 месяцев назад

      @@addictedtogear very helpful. Now i know what i must buy

  • @jamieoakley2953
    @jamieoakley2953 2 года назад

    Great video best on RUclips about these speakers, thanks!

  • @bobbyjazz
    @bobbyjazz 3 года назад +2

    Can i use it for vocal?

  • @barbarafogle3541
    @barbarafogle3541 2 года назад +3

    How is different than all full range speakers like the thousands of normal p.a. speakers powered or passive?

    • @theonecalledvino8165
      @theonecalledvino8165 2 года назад +3

      Exactly! For years, I've used my ALTO TS215 as a quick compact Bass cab. Works beautifully, somebody was thinking... let's try this with a modeling pedal and a smaller powered PA cab and see if we can market this compact setup. The rest is history.

    • @afbrogab81
      @afbrogab81 2 года назад

      He explained that. Pa speakers colour your sound. These frfr speakers are to play your sound as close as possible to what you would hear on headphones from your modellers.

    • @DavidMorisset
      @DavidMorisset 2 года назад +4

      @@afbrogab81 PA Speakers a full frequency and unless eq’d it’s Flat and will simply amplify the sound of the amp cab simulator and IR’s.

  • @peterkelly8357
    @peterkelly8357 3 года назад +4

    Anyone tried one of these with a Helix?

  • @murderforsacrifice9460
    @murderforsacrifice9460 4 года назад

    Thank you Tony!

  • @SjaakShirly6559
    @SjaakShirly6559 2 года назад

    Great informative video. Still confused about the difference between Power cab (Line 6) and FRFR. Some say it’s the same. Or is it just marketing tricks?

  • @bokistotel
    @bokistotel 3 года назад +3

    Can this be used as a speaker for my digital (desktop) amp connected trough Scarlett 2i2?

    • @jimmccumsey1134
      @jimmccumsey1134 3 года назад

      I was thinking a similar question

    • @everennui1
      @everennui1 2 года назад

      Just buy studio monitors if you're going this route.

  • @VexxJam
    @VexxJam 3 года назад +2

    You answered a lot of my questions. Great video 👍

  • @bobbreckenkamp4641
    @bobbreckenkamp4641 7 месяцев назад

    I use a traditional pedalboard with the Walrus ACS1 pedal amp and use one of these Headarush powered 8" speakers when I want a little stage volume (we are ampless and use only IEMs typically) and find it sounds great. I also use it to set my pedal settings without using my IEMs it sounds realistic. Very frustrating to set all your pedals using IEMs, only to fire the board up through FOH and find it sounds crappy.

  • @angusorvid8840
    @angusorvid8840 2 года назад

    An excellent, helpful video that answers questions I didn't even think of asking. I didn't know about how the speakers were laid out and they these cabs also included tweeters. I'm getting a Boss GT-1 soon and a flat response speaker would work well. But I never knew much about them. I want to capture the great tones I can hear on earphones through a monitor. I was also wondering if the sound would be as good as with a PA system like they would have at a club.

    • @addictedtogear
      @addictedtogear  2 года назад

      Glad you enjoyed it! The PA speakers would sound good but different. Thats why I like using this, its small enough to carry around and always sounds the same.

  • @salmosekka997
    @salmosekka997 6 месяцев назад +1

    i have a helix floor and as a beginner what speaker would you recommend to go with it

  • @sporkcrx
    @sporkcrx 4 года назад +1

    I have a couple of the same headrush wedges and love them. My question is, instead of buying a set of recording monitors, I wonder how well these would work for mixing since they're frfr as well?

    • @addictedtogear
      @addictedtogear  4 года назад

      Not sure how well those would work for general mixing of music. I think there are other better options available.

    • @johnong2655
      @johnong2655 4 года назад +2

      I'm curious. Waiting for someone to give some input

    • @DrSimonBignell
      @DrSimonBignell Год назад +1

      Not nearfield like studio monitors generally are, so the cone on these is designed differently for pushing the mono sound further out.

  • @redrumck81
    @redrumck81 9 дней назад

    im used to a marshal 4x12 chugging. how would this speaker with my me90 compare?

  • @brianrosemusician
    @brianrosemusician 2 года назад +1

    Is there an advantage to getting the 112 over the 108?

  • @HumbleHeartMinistry
    @HumbleHeartMinistry 4 года назад +1

    Thanks you! I been on the search for a amp that would sound good with my Digitech RP-1000, and I saw your other video, and decided to buy two of them to run in stereo. Do I just use regular guitar cords from multi-effects pedal to speaker, and use a XLR from output in speaker to to input in other speaker to run in stereo? Or do I run both speakers direct to the muli-effects pedal? I think I know the answer, but not 100% Thanks for your great video`s!

  • @tunemysoul9456
    @tunemysoul9456 4 года назад +3

    I am using a Pod Go in the HeadRush. Could I use the xlr out on the back to run out to “house” at my church? Any recommendations?

    • @wr1039
      @wr1039 4 года назад

      How has your experience been with that combo? I’m in a cover band playing 90s-2000s alt rock and thinking of getting that exact combo?

    • @tunemysoul9456
      @tunemysoul9456 4 года назад +1

      I actually sent the HeadRush 8” back to sweetwater last week. I received the 12” today. I realized it wasn’t the 8 inch speaker that was making my tone harsh. I realized it is essential to my tone to use a balanced cable to connect my Pod Go to the HeadRush. My sound is 100% better. Super clean and soft on the ears. The lows of this thing are incredible! You feel them and not hear them sometimes when using ambient swells.

    • @wr1039
      @wr1039 4 года назад

      Tune My Soul got ya. Yea some of the feedback on the headrush is that it doesn’t give the “amp in the room” feel but I haven’t tried one yet and I really want to simplify my setup and be able to access a lot of tones through digital modeling. What balanced cable did you use btw?

    • @sebastianberuatto3868
      @sebastianberuatto3868 3 года назад

      @@tunemysoul9456 hey cool tip!! thanks! so do you connect only the mono output of the pod go in one imput of the frfr? with a trs cable?

  • @4142Wilb
    @4142Wilb 2 года назад +2

    If I’m using the modeling cabinet and not an IR can I still use a regular guitar cabinet? And does the use of an FrFr speaker in a cabinet need to have a port and not be sealed?

    • @addictedtogear
      @addictedtogear  2 года назад

      You can use it but it would color the sound of the patch.

  • @mokshathrumusic3277
    @mokshathrumusic3277 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the informative video.
    Can i connect the CAB Sim DI Out of an Amp Head directly to the XLR input of a Headrush FRFR speaker ? Thanks.

  • @coeurvaillan
    @coeurvaillan Год назад +1

    Hi! i bought this unit to play with my gt10. Is it normal that the sound is synthetic and thin? I have 2 weeks left to take my decision to keep it.. I used to play the gt10 with my traynor and the sound is much fuller. Do you have some advices? Thanks you very much!

  • @berylmgage09
    @berylmgage09 3 года назад +1

    So for recording you would just want to B plug your multi-effects unit into your computer?

    • @justinTime077
      @justinTime077 3 года назад

      Yes. These things aim to produce a flawlessly mic’d sound.

  • @coppulor6500
    @coppulor6500 4 года назад

    thanks for the great explanation. quick question: wouldn't it be better to get a cab with a 10 or 12" speaker to better reproduce the low end?

    • @coppulor6500
      @coppulor6500 4 года назад

      never mind - posted right before you explained how much low end it has lol. Still, there is a big difference in clarity between a bigger speaker and a bass port for instance. thoughts? maybe a 10" might be the sweet spot?

  • @jakstrike1
    @jakstrike1 4 года назад

    Great vid, thanks. Would you need an (audio) amplifier/poweramp to boost signal from the ampero into an frfr system for home use? Say 2 fairly small monitor speakers.

    • @addictedtogear
      @addictedtogear  4 года назад +1

      jakstrike1 no the Frfr speaker is already amplified. Thanks for watching...

  • @johnnymanolly
    @johnnymanolly 7 месяцев назад +1

    I have my GT-100 output signal going out to the RETURN of my Marshall JMD:1 - would I sound the same after going direct to PA?

    • @erikchristiansen1323
      @erikchristiansen1323 4 месяца назад

      No, if you run your multieffect modulation unit thru an amp, you turn the speaker simulation off.
      And on again when you go direct in the mixer.

  • @dennisheyes8477
    @dennisheyes8477 4 года назад

    Thanks Tony for another great video. You explained everything very well but I am a bit thick and naive about these matters as I have always just plugged into a combo for my gigs that are just in small pubs/clubs. My question is just so I'm clear, would I be able to just use a FRFR like the Headrush or Line 6 Powercab with a Helix plugged into it and do my gigs with nothing else, not even going through the PA? Sorry again for asking what may appear to a lot of others a stupid question.

    • @addictedtogear
      @addictedtogear  4 года назад +1

      Yes. The Headrush FRFR is powered. So can plug the line 6 into it and rock! Simple as pie!

  • @goose-ir1tc
    @goose-ir1tc 3 года назад +1

    Is that too loud for bedroom practice? Or will it sound good at low volumes?

    • @addictedtogear
      @addictedtogear  3 года назад +1

      It is flexible enough to handle both. Low volume sounds fine.

  • @miguelmolina1005
    @miguelmolina1005 3 года назад +2

    I've used mine with a Helix and I still have not been able to dial a good tone, it's extremely bassy, also the led indicator is always green idk if that's good or not.

    • @Cam_B
      @Cam_B 3 года назад +1

      1. Raise the monitor from the floor
      2. Green is good, red is bad.

    • @uk7769
      @uk7769 3 года назад

      What sort of room are you in? I had similar issue, turned out to be the room which was smaller square shaped . Horrible muddy bass. Same system in a larger longer room, sounded great.

    • @migueleespinosa2632
      @migueleespinosa2632 3 года назад

      All rooms you play in will interact frequency wise. The closer you are to the monitor you will hear less of the room impact, especially if you get it off the floor.

  • @chingersfreind
    @chingersfreind 4 года назад

    What about an acoustic guitar amp? They are clean and can reproduce those higher frequencies.

  • @bassolomeo
    @bassolomeo 3 месяца назад

    Great video!

  • @rubentrevino6288
    @rubentrevino6288 3 года назад +1

    Excellent video

  • @danyeo
    @danyeo 2 года назад +1

    I played a PodGo through an FRFR, came home and played an amp on my 4x12 and ......no I don't need an FRFR. A modeler into a return of a real amp on a 4x12 still sounds soo much better to me at least.

    • @danyeo
      @danyeo 2 года назад

      @@allboutthemojo Yes, it's using a modeler as a preamp into a tube amp. Of course there's a lot of "sameness" in all the tones but that's to be expected since its using the same cab and power amp for everything. But with this setup there's no need for a huge pedalboard.

    • @dacvader2
      @dacvader2 2 года назад

      Well. Considering the pod and pod gos are kinda shitty they actually benefit from having the added frequencies from a heads power amp. Been there done that. However, I got tired of dragging 4 by 12z and heads to a gig. Not to mention ur axes, and pedals as well. Nowadays I can gig with my axe, my backpack which holds my multifx, and my headrush frfr108. One trip in, one trip out. No more roadies needed lol.

    • @danyeo
      @danyeo 2 года назад +1

      @@dacvader2 Funny, I made that comment 2 months ago. I tried moving my 4x12 around and OUCH, I nearly screwed by back up....bad. Sold my Mesa 4x12 and bought a pair of Mesa 1x12's. I'm using a combination of Mesa 1x12's, a Boss Katana Artist 1x12, a Katana Head, and my Fractal FM3. Lot's of choices, the Katana's are really surprisingly good used as power amp for the Fractal. I still haven't been swayed by an FRFR but I'll keep trying them when I can.

    • @dacvader2
      @dacvader2 2 года назад

      @@danyeo yessir. Mesa cabs are heavy as a mother **** lol. Nice upgrade. I wouldn't even bother with the Katana or the line 6 stuff. Fractal always has killer modeling and effects. If one can afford it of course. Personally I'm currently using a digitech rp360xp. Doesn't have IRs, but other than that it's incredible. For a super portable set up I have a Sony xb32 Bluetooth speaker that I run into the aux input on, and it makes it where I can literally set up anywhere.

    • @danyeo
      @danyeo 2 года назад

      @@dacvader2 Believe it or not, the Katana Artist combo in stereo with a Katana head on a Mesa 1x12 sounds the best in the room for all the stuff I have, it's simply massive sounding. I'm using the FM3 as just effects in the Katana rig. The FM3 as a preamp into both Katana's doesn't sound as good....yet. I'll have to tweak it to match. But the FM3 is worth keeping just for effects. I've also tried the smaller 50 watt Katana's but did NOT like them, only the Katana Artist combo sounds good to me.

  • @СергейЦвикевич
    @СергейЦвикевич 2 года назад +1

    I read a recent review from a user claiming the 112 to have extensive bottom end...waaaay tooo much of it, also mentioning that the 112 unit had pretty scooped mids and very gentle highs lacking proper distinction...which busts the idea of FULL RANGE FLAT RESPONSE. I know that sometimes users might get wrong impressions listening in acoustlically improper environments...but still it makes you think about how honest is the response from these units. The guy giving the review of the 112 used it with BOSS gt 1000 and used a lot of global eq tweaks to get it to some kind of balance (which ideally should be right off the bat). I also have BOSS GT 1000 and I'm very unhappy with the way it sounds through my boss katana mk2 100 watt amp. It really colors the sound. What I hear from the headphones sounds much better than what I get from the KATANA speaker and it just keeps me frustrated, so I started looking for a solution and bumped into this video.

    • @addictedtogear
      @addictedtogear  2 года назад +1

      I would think that the 12 inch speakers would also have more bass response. The 8 inch seem fine in my live situations.

    • @СергейЦвикевич
      @СергейЦвикевич 2 года назад

      @@addictedtogear my biggest concern is the ability to shape the initial guitar tone so that it can be translated well to PA systems for playing live. Would the 108 work for that...What's your opinion?

    • @addictedtogear
      @addictedtogear  2 года назад +1

      @@СергейЦвикевич It is always best to use the system you will be playing though to listen to the sounds as you edit them so nothing will change. If you are using a PA I would edit the sounds by listening though the PA while you tweak them. If the PA will change then that won't necessarily work on the next one.

    • @СергейЦвикевич
      @СергейЦвикевич 2 года назад

      @@addictedtogear I guess the best result to transfer home dialed tones to different environments would be shaping them on high quality studio monitors with "real" flat response. Thx for your replies!

  • @pauljosse
    @pauljosse 3 года назад +1

    So this with a headrush into the pa and into one of these would be a good choice vs lugging marshall stack?

  • @arnyarny77
    @arnyarny77 4 года назад +1

    so not only for multi effects but PLUG INS as well?

    • @SpectorEuro4
      @SpectorEuro4 3 года назад

      Definitely. Just use an audio interface.

  • @SoulPuppy3132
    @SoulPuppy3132 Год назад +1

    Do I have this right? If I'm using this at a gig with my headrush pedal, the speaker is my stage monitor and there is an output on the back of the speaker that will connect to the front of house? Probably via a direct box?

    • @addictedtogear
      @addictedtogear  Год назад

      You can send an out from your multi-effects to the front of house and the other to the FRFR yes.

    • @danielmitrevski7488
      @danielmitrevski7488 Год назад

      ​@@addictedtogear I have Helix. Can you simultaneously connect to the front of house using XLR outputs, for stereo effects and use other 1/4 inch output from Helix connected to headrush frfr, just for monitoring, and any experience with that? Tnx :)

  • @jerryb4716
    @jerryb4716 6 месяцев назад

    Is this the samething thats used to amplify electronic drums?

  • @maxcruz666
    @maxcruz666 Год назад

    Thank you

  • @mrscorona62
    @mrscorona62 4 года назад

    Hi Tony, great explanation of FRFR speakers. I know you mentioned they are designed a little differently than PA speakers, but I'm curious if in addition to using these for guitar monitors/amps, could a pair of the FRFR-108s be used as PA speakers for small outdoor gigs and such (e.g. a couple of acoustic/electric guitars, vocalists and a bass guitar routed through a mixer)? Thinking about getting a pair and potentially having them do double-duty as PA speakers. Thanks.

  • @madmonkey7411
    @madmonkey7411 3 года назад +2

    I use a line 6 pod 2.0 into the Headrush 108 and I got waaaaayyyyyy too much Bass in it but my pod is almost completely dialed down to 0 does anyone havy Ideas how J can get rid of that?

    • @warmoth68
      @warmoth68 3 года назад

      Lower the output of the amp your using. Also check the EQ..

    • @madmonkey7411
      @madmonkey7411 3 года назад

      @@warmoth68 thanks for the tip👍

    • @Cam_B
      @Cam_B 3 года назад

      Take it off the ground. Maybe a monitor stand.

    • @oneampscouse
      @oneampscouse 3 года назад

      I added mine on to a stand and had to add bass to my presets due to lifting it off the floor.