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I got the Headrush FRFR 108

JustSomeDude

JustSomeDude

May 2, 2014
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I already had the 12" and just got the 8" with the idea of using it for guitar.
Shockingly, it actually sounds really good for bass.

I haven't tried it playing next to a loud drummer yet, but will next week just for fun.
If you are looking for a super-portable rig for moderate volume, it is impressive and for $199, it is crazy.

And I was playing some aggressive Drop D/SVT tones through it...no sweat.
 
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How does the FRFR-112 hold up on bass in a live rehearsal? I've had the Alto TS312 and liked it for everything under the sun in my small studio room. I sold it when I made the mistake of selling my 1st Helix. I bought another Helix and thought about going with an FRFR112 this time. Curious on the "live and loud" bass application.
 
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carbonfold said:
How does the FRFR-112 hold up on bass in a live rehearsal? I've had the Alto TS312 and liked it for everything under the sun in my small studio room. I sold it when I made the mistake of selling my 1st Helix. I bought another Helix and thought about going with an FRFR112 this time. Curious on the "live and loud" bass application.
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I played a couple of theaters with a loud (but mature :) drummer and two guitar players and a loud singer.
Good PA.
The 112 was more than loud enough and I could hear everything I was playing very clearly.
It was amazing to walk in with a Gig bag, Helix backpack, Speaker in hand...setup and be ready to go in a couple of minutes and THEN actually be able to hear what I doing.

A band I used to play live with a lot, I used a Bass amp and a guitar amp.
Two of the 112 running OD/Split would be perfect (they were extra loud).
 
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JustSomeDude said:
I already had the 12" and just got the 8" with the idea of using it for guitar.
Shockingly, it actually sounds really good for bass.

I haven't tried it playing next to a loud drummer yet, but will next week just for fun.
If you are looking for a super-portable rig for moderate volume, it is impressive and for $199, it is crazy.

And I was playing some aggressive Drop D/SVT tones through it...no sweat.
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In your opinion, which one sounds better for bass?
 
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DWBass said:
These are the same as the Alto TS308. Same parent company.
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The language I read was something to the effect of 'voiced for guitar'.
The Alto has a different preamp section in it and I wouldn't be surprised if the Headrush wasn't hyped the same way. Input impedance alone would also make a tonal difference.
I tried an Alto once that I found open box at guitar center, but the tweeter was blown so I never really heard it.
 
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JustSomeDude said:
DEFINITELY 112.
I said this in another thread but should add it here.
The 108 RATTLES unless at lower volumes.
It isn't speaker overload either. Something else....has been reported by others
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Sorry but what does it mean that it rattles.
I’m thinking of bying the frfr108, but still sitting on the fence. My main use will be for acoustic Guitar , and sometimes low volume bass.
Should I go for 112 or 108.
 
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These look to be a form of Alto products but looks doesn't say what's on the inside. There may be some special features not found on regular Alto systems.

Still, walk over to the FOH/PA section of the store and try out some other powered cabs. There's a lot of options that work really well. Don't get too hung up on the watts. It may be 1000w amp, but it may be split between the woofer and horn. You'd never use the 500w power on the horn. The FOH/PA foh systems will have some actual measurements and not just some single term explanation of acoustic output.
 
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Guys, I can't believe I'm writing this but just for the heck of it I took a single FRFR108 and an LR Baggs Stadium Bass DI to a rehearsal tonight with the full band. I was playing bass. No joke, it held its own and sounded warm, punchy and loud. It wasn't even half way up. No issues at all with cutting through the mix. How this is even possible, I have no idea but it worked and it sounded great! Looks like I have a new micro bass rig! The Baggs is warm like a tube preamp with the right settings. Sounds fantastic.
 
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JCW308 said:
Guys, I can't believe I'm writing this but just for the heck of it I took a single FRFR108 and an LR Baggs Stadium Bass DI to a rehearsal tonight with the full band. I was playing bass. No joke, it held its own and sounded warm, punchy and loud. It wasn't even half way up. No issues at all with cutting through the mix. How this is even possible, I have no idea but it worked and it sounded great! Looks like I have a new micro bass rig! The Baggs is warm like a tube preamp with the right settings. Sounds fantastic.
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The tone is all in the pre-amp (Baggs)!
 
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JCW308 said:
Guys, I can't believe I'm writing this but just for the heck of it I took a single FRFR108 and an LR Baggs Stadium Bass DI to a rehearsal tonight with the full band. I was playing bass. No joke, it held its own and sounded warm, punchy and loud. It wasn't even half way up. No issues at all with cutting through the mix. How this is even possible, I have no idea but it worked and it sounded great! Looks like I have a new micro bass rig! The Baggs is warm like a tube preamp with the right settings. Sounds fantastic.
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Wow. Y'all must play at low volume.
 

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