HeadRush FRFR-108-2000 W Full-Range Flat-Response Powered Guitar Cabinet

I’ve struggled with the tone from my helix, and have tried a number of solutions to try and get a reasonable replication of sound that I like when playing live. I’m not a valve amp purist, but know the sound I’m after for either recording or live performance. I’d originally discounted these as being too cheap and small (only 8” - pah!). However I was very disappointed with my current FRFR set up so took a gamble on one of these after having a little windfall… The sound is amazing. On the floor they are a little boomy, but either get them on a stand/chair or EQ the low end out and they are very clear with plenty of headroom. Good at low volume up to neighbour-annoying levels. I haven’t pushed them higher than that yet, but the one time I’ve used them at a low-level gig they cut through very clearly. I was so impressed I bought another one to run in stereo when to opportunity arises. I run mine out of the 1/4” outputs on the Helix and apply a global EQ setting to just those whilst running to the mixing desk from the XLRs. The volume control on the back for the two inputs is a little coarse - small movement big change, but that’s really the only gripe I have at the moment.

FRFR 108: Buy this if you want a purpose built Flat response unit to use with your guitar modelling unit(S). I was using Presonus monitors in stereo and got good sound from my Helix but lacked bass. The Headrush does allow more authentic live sound in the mix, particularly at home or in a studio. I expect for live performance in bigger rooms that the 112 would be a better option. You could also use two 108 speakers as your monitoring system although this may work out a bit pricey. You would however then have a dual FRFR option for stereo or life gig situations. The unit is small, light and very robust.

I liked this speaker, but returned it mostly for spiritual reasons. It sounded fine at working volume but, as with most mid-large sized speakers, if you don't drive it hard enough it doesn't reach its sweet spot. In this case, at really low 'after the kids have gone to bed' volume, it did seem a bit bottom-heavy and treble detail was muffled. I think that's more to do with simple physics though, rather than the characteristics of the product. I bought it to partner with a Strymon Iridium which I *love* playing in the bedroom through a little THR amp (set to Flat) - I love it so much I thought I could replace my li'l tweed amp downstairs with a speaker.. But once I'd set it all up, I realised I could never fall in love with it - it just doesn't have that simple guitar-into-an-amp magic. So I sent it back with no hard feelings, apologised to my Pro Junior for being led astray, and I'm sorted for the time being. If you're not bothered by either of the factors above (performance at whisper volume and 'spiritual connection'), then it really is a great quality speaker and brilliant value for money. Even better if you can afford two and have good stereo pedals or software.

Bought two of these to use with a mooer ge300. After years of playing had an inspirational moment after watching a guitarist playing with an OCD through a jazz chorus 40 miked up. Could hear everything. Other guitar player was on the big valve vibe....which sounded massive during sound check. So, setting up, you need to go into your modeller and cut everything under 180/190 hz low cut. This gets rid of any boom. Crank the volume and you'll be 85% there compared to two valve stacks behind you....but here's the thing; most players stand in front of their cab. You'll have each headrush either side of you. Sound is an inverse square law so most punters won't know the difference between EL34's or a digitally modelled power stages but they will be able to hear you PLUS your effects you've spent hours honing in, in full range response. I'm using it at half volume and the master on the mooer is less than half way. Monster loud. At these levels it's kind of achieving the voodoo magic because it's speaker impedance magic but also your ears response. These units can reach that spl to achieve that....plus its MASSIVE fun tweeking!

These are little pocket rockets in terms of speakers - intended to be used as a guitar speaker in conjunction with the headrush pedal board. Let me tell you this, they are also amazing as vocal PA system.. loud, clear and punchy... for the money and for the fact they are about the size of a shoe box ... you would never ever expect to hear what comes out of these ... one word - SUPERB!!!!! We aren't just talking small venues either - I use the as my stage monitors but are a very trusty back up to my EV PA system.. this is how good they are!!!

Using in small home studio with Atomic Amplifire 6, which also drives a DAW. Well built solid unit, produces authentic amp tones at low volume with contour on. Very little difference to recorded output and monitoring phones. Tried briefly at volume without contour and it stayed tight and accurate - it's loud! Should gig well. Vast improvement on studio monitors for playing feel, and thoroughly recommended.

This speaker sounds great with my Line 6 Pod Go. It performs great at low volume and has loads of headroom at higher volumes (I haven't had it past 4 yet as its really loud), don't be fooled by it's size it has some power behind it. Sound quality is great, clean tones have plenty of bottom end if you want it, and cranked it still has awesome clarity. Overall it just sounds great, I would recommend.

Extrement appréciable et fidèle. Reproduit à merveille les son rentrés dans mon Axe FX II. Utilisé avec des guitares Gibson Les Paul (Classic, Standard et Custom Shop). Peut être utilisé sur des petites scènes ou en appartement. Concernant les 2000W ne rêvez. Il est tout simplement absolument impossible qu"un seul HP de 8 ou 12 pouces encaisse une telle puissance. C'est purement marketting mais aussi limite mensonger. Mais cela n'enlève en rien à la qualité et le plaisir de jouer sur cette enceinte.

Ich habe meinen Line6 Helix (Ampmodeler) im Proberaum an einer db Technologies Opera 12 hängen - also einer FRFR-Box mit 12" Speaker. Für zuhause wollte ich auch was, womit ich mal die Kuh richtig fliegen lassen kann - ohne jedesmal die doch recht große Opera aus dem Proberaum mitzuschleppen. "Normal" spiele ich Gitarre ohnehin eher am Rechner über Plugins und Nahfeldmonitore. Die Headrush 108 ist ja im Vergleich geradezu winzig und ich konnte mir echt nicht vorstellen, dass ein 8"er samt 1,04" hochtöner hier viel Wirkung zeigt. Zumal Headrush ja mit den 2.000 Watt (Peakleistung) wirbt, die auch die Headrush 112 FR hat. Hmmm...Reviews waren durch die Bank sehr, sehr positiv. Also komm' Amazon, schick' mal so ein Ding her. Bei den meisten großen Musikeronlineshops ist die Box aktuell ohnehin nur mit laaaaaanger Lieferzeit zu haben. Nach dem Auspacken traue ich meinen Augen nicht. So klein? Dann den Helix angeschlossen und Lautstärke mal vorsichtig auf 1/3 einstellt. Was für ein voller und druckervoller Sound! Unfassbar! Wirklich unfassbar! Das Teil kann richtig, richtig laut, aber klingt auch leise bzw. so ab gehobener Wohnzimmerlautstärke schon sehr cool. Die Opera 12 konnte man leise eigentlich vergessen - zuviel Bässe, keine Transparenz. Die Headrush 108 FR ist ganz anders und klingt wirklich gut. Wer mag, kann per Contourschalter noch eine Bass-/Höhenbetonung dazugeben, die dem Sound mehr Durchsetzungsvermögen gibt bzw geben soll. Ich mag's lieber flat... Ansonsten ist die Verarbeitung wirklich super, fässt sich alles gut an und das gute Stück ist mit gut 9kg wirklich mit einer Hand tragbar. Sie lässt sich vielfach aufstellen (horizontal, angewinkelt oder hochkant), je nach Raum und Soundquelle halt. Ich könnte noch ganz viel schreiben, aber das haben bereits genug andere gemacht. Meine Begeisterung kennt aktuell keine Grenzen! Für Ampmodeller allererste Wahl!

This is an excellent practice amp.. very portable and packed with power..

Primeras impresiones: bestialmente potente los 2000 wats están distribuidos de 600+ al woofer y 300 al Twitter aprox dando la suma de 1000 wats , 2000 pico a pico. Los reviews vistos anteriormente me hicieron dudar la compra ya que decían básicamente que en el tamaño de 8” se tenia perdida de frecuencias bajas. Pero la realidad es que conectada a un buen procesador y calibrada el rango es de excelente calidad ( es impresionante el desplazamiento de aire que produce) me compre un par y bueno... descubrí que existen sutiles diferencias de uno a otro en la estética, uno tiene mejor adherencia al piso ... nota importante. Es imprescindible la calibración ya que al ser tan potente es muy fácil reventar los conos o quemar las bobinas... . Cosas a considerar, la garantía específica que solo será válida con el empaque original ( y es un par de cajas considerablemente grandes) . Y por supuesto que quemar las bocinas por no calibrar adecuadamente no está cubierto ya que se considera abuso por parte del usuario. En mi caso trabajo con una boss GT-1000 y guitarras de 6 a 8 cuerdas, y bajo de 5 cuerdas, por lo que tengo que bajar la señal de salida de el procesador a 35/100 si la utilizara en 50 que es el default para las salidas SLR se queman en cuestión de poco tiempo.

Cassa piccola e leggera, volume gestibile, adatto per suonare in casa, sala prove e piccoli palchi con suono neutro. Lo utilizzo nel mio piccolo ambiente domestico dedicato alla musica con Line6 Helix Floor, appoggiato a un supporto per ampli combo, che lo tiene sollevato da terra e inclinato in posizione ottimale per l'ascolto con volume moderato. Ha molta riserva di volume per l'utilizzo in sala prove o piccoli palchi live come spia. Consigliatissimo.