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If you interpreted my previous post to be intended to disparage you from going with the FRFR108, it was not.
In fact, it might help to compare their frequency range - after all, in theory if you want a FRFR the frequency range is a key part of what you're after. If you do that, the Alto reports a range of 48Hz-22kHz and a maximum decibal level of 129dB. The Headrush reports 52-22kHz with a max 129dB. Just like the FRFR-108, it will give you a realistic room-filling sound with the authentic feel of a speaker pushing air. It was built for the discerning guitarist/bassist. Key Features Thanks for the input. The Pod GO also has the Global EQ. I adjusted it and that did help but still not great. I think there is something to what you said about being so close to the speaker. I'm essentially playing in my home office right now. So like really close to the HR. The HeadRush FRFR-112 just like the FRFR-108 is a lightweight 2000-watt full-range, flat-response powered cabinet that perfectly complements your HeadRush Pedalboard, Gigboard, or any other multi-FX/amp modeller. If your amplifier has output lines or emitted effects, you can use that, but don't use a powered head speaker with it because it can damage both. Wrapping Up
I now have two of these speakers and have done some tone tweaking and it is sonic bliss. Really full and "ampy". Playing stereo allows me to get huge sounds, while still staying tight. This may sound a little odd to you, but this is cheap/free to try. If you are feeling crafty, try laying some fabric (towel, pillow case, etc.) over the HF driver on the HR speaker. Fabric layers can filter/attenuate and smooth out frequencies, especially high frequencies with a compression horn, which may help with the near field harshness. You might experiment with multiple layers or different fabrics. If you find success with fabric and want to improve aesthetics, you can always attach it behind the grille of the HR. I just bought my second one. Yesterday my wife got me one as a present, and I loved it so much, I bought a second one! IF you are going to use as a PA you need some type of mic preamp to increase the mic signal volume. A Sure Beta 58 straight in did not get loud enough. I used a cheap Zoom multi FX pedal to plug the mic into and then to the Headrush. Bonus- I now have vocal FX (reverb,delay, octave doubling). Played with a loud bassist (1x15 and 4x10) and a Bonham style drummer. The drummer and I could hear my dismal singing plenty loud. Bassist was not as close but could hearva little. Great for a personal monitor and of the gig has a sound system you can just give them the line out from the Headrush. Good for acoustic guitar also. Would be great for a coffee house gig- vocals on input 1, acoustic (or keys) on input 2. To give more detail, the Alto came out first - somewhere about a half a year to a year before the Headrush if I remember right. The phrase "FRFR" is MOSTLY a sales buzz word, and it hadn't reached quite the fever pitch yet that it had by the time of the Headrush version. In my opinion, it was modelers like the Helix, the Stomp (which came out in between the Alto and the Headrush speakers), and the Headrush (which ALSO released a gigboard version of their modeler shortly before their speaker) that really caused the concept of "FRFR" to really catch on fire.
One more unhappy home Headrush FRFR 108 user...I have to admit due to family needs I really haven't put in the time to learn the ins and outs of making the Helix sound great, I know many here have documented how it takes time and you get rewarded by learning from other users, trial and error...however my setup is: clean" presets are almost inaudible if I don't crank the volume up on the guitar or on the Helix right to maximum Say you have a wedge monitor on the floor. You (1.5m tall) stand 1m before it. Your room might be 2.5m high. While the direct signal arrives at your ears after 5ms of travel through the air, you get an early reflection from the ceiling after about 12ms . So there already is a short delay of 7ms (12-5) that adds some perceived phase shift (gets louder @140Hz but tamed @70Hz). If you move to 3m away from the monitor the relative delay between direct and reflected signal gets down to 5ms so that 200Hz is perceived louder and 100Hz less loud. This is just one of many reflections you get from the room. They add up to something that alters the sound significantly.I use the Alto TS 308 for dialing in tones at home and as a monitor or speaker/amp during rehearsal and the occasional gig. Works good enough for me and has plenty of headroom. As was suggested in this thread, if you use the speaker as a monitor you can get some bass coupling, which you may find gives you that "boomy" sound. But, put it on a monitor or speaker stand and it works great. Indeed the vertical position is preferred as it gives you a slightly better idea of the sound. When used as a monitor the sound you hear seems to be a bit more dependent on your position as a player. Whether you are using the FRFR-108 as a floorboard monitor wedge or your main amplification source, all the critical power and connectivity options are included to ensure you are primed for any scenario. Advanced Processing Technology If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows: If you’re a guitarist or a bassist and you make use of modelling technology, the Headrush FRFR 108 would work just fine for you. It is also for those who desire a straightforward, inexpensive, and potent studio or home practice setup.
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