My observations around forums and videos led me to Headrush FRFR112 being the most clear, flat and budget friendly product on the market. In order to solve these two issues (namely, dialing tones more transparently as they should come out of Ax8 for stage PA or DAW recording & having a desired, tasty stage monitor sound), I decided to buy a FRFR speaker as thaousands of amp modeler users prefer. This seems to satisfy me a little with its warm tones, but of course I cannot monitor the modelled CAB which I send to PA via XLR out. Anyways one cannot be sure about whole Fq spectrum with just 5" monitors for sure.Īnd at stage I use FX LOOP (put in front of CAB block) of Ax8 in conjunction with EHX Magnum 44 mini Power amp connected to a ENGL Gigmaster 110 Cab to monitor myself. It may also depend on room/desktop conditions as well. I think the natural coloration of my KRK monitors and insufficient low end of 5" speakers deceive me a little. However, I am not satisfied with my tones on stage PAs. Hi, I own Ax8 and I dial my amp tones on my KRK RP5 reference monitors on a sufficiently high level (as suggested in many forums and videos around 90-95db). I could take my rig down to a local GC and try out a 108, but I'm not sure if I'm curious enough to go to a GC. If the Headrush boxes are notably better sounding with things like the AX8 I might be open to trying one out. Has anyone compared any of the Headrush boxes to thything from the Alto TS2xx or TS3xx series? If they sound remotely similar to one another I'd say that's not exactly a good thing IMHO. Still, the size (weight) and power the Headrush108 brings is appealing, but even at $199 delivered, it would need to sound righteous to make me not want to lug the XiTone around.
They'd need to sound way way better than the Alto TS210s I used for both monitors and sometimes my AX8.
#BACKLINE 112 SERIES#
I am aware there are some internal differences between the Alto TS312 series and the Headrush112, but I'm curious how the Headrush boxes actually sound for modelers. If only because they look like they're sourced from the same manufacturer.
#BACKLINE 112 UPGRADE#
Excelent tone for whatever you play! Seriously needs a quality speaker upgrade to handle deep tones and lower registers, but that would defeat its budget price.All these Headrush powered boxes remind me of the Alto TS210s and similar powered boxes (I have 4 of the TS210s). It might be ok for a jazz band or recording, but nothing with any volume. Don't think you'll be getting anything else. Good amp, quality hardware and controls, poor speaker quality though. Also, my particular amp shuts down while I,m playing! Sometimes I can't even get the amp to turn on! The amp is only a year old. Speaker and cabinet cannot handle the lower registers of a 5 string well at all, and even though its 100 watts it could never sit beside a drum kit and try to play rock music. Great looks, easy to transport, loud enough to hear with my music turned up, total control over an awesome sound. Looking for a practice amp, I went to my local Guitar Center and foud the Backline 112 to sound great and was loud enough for personal practice. I'm currently looking for a band needing a bass player.
I've owned quite a bit of gear over the years and have played in 3 different bands.
I'm 38, and started playing bass and guitar at 15 years old.