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

I used this with an inexpensive Donner Preamp effect pedal. This amp/monitor reproduces the signal exactly as it comes through the line, without the usual cleaning done by a guitar amp (I wouldn't want to use it without an amp simulator/modeler). It delivers a nice loud, clear tone, with full bass. The sound closely resembles what I can get through my headphone amplifier, or my home stereo system. So why use amp simulation? It's a better way to control sound quality, to be able to patch directly into a PA without having to mic an amp, yet still have an amp such as this for a monitor. The PA sound more closely resembles what the guitarist hears, and the monitor volume can be adjusted independently of the input volume to the PA. It just makes more sense. Want multiple amp sounds? I can switch among an entire battery of amp simulations without needing more than one floor amp. It's a space saver, and it's ultimately less expensive.For my own personal experience, I will say that this sounds much better and louder than the Marshall floor amp I bought it to replace. For playing at a moderate volume at home I used volume setting 1.5, and for live performance I had it set to 4 (out of 11, I think). I have no trouble competing with the rest of the band, now. My ears started to ring a little at volume level 5. Needless to say, this thing can handle louder notes than my ears can. I've heard an amp sound a little strained at half volume, but this one was still going strong and clear. I'm going to have to be careful to check the volume setting every time before use, because it would be too easy to accidentally deafen myself.Actual power draw for this device is 800 watts.

I've had the headrush for a few months now and can happily say its awesome... however, its only as good as the input you have.I started out using a pod hd500x as my amp sim through this unit, it wasn't terrible but it really lacked the feeling of being a real amp... not even close to a tube. Back then I blamed the headrush.Switched to the hotone ampero, sounds are insanely better, turned the headrush from a speaker into a true amp. IR's have a huge impact on how this thing feels, even if you have a crappy amp sim I suggest getting an IR loader (they have some for cheap).Also was able to use this bad boy as a bass amp, and a keyboard amp, it holds up well for both.My only complaints are the plastic its made of is soft, so lots of scratches, however they don't do any real damage to the unit... wish they had a rubber case (like iphone case) for it.As well as the lack of having a preamp in the unit makes it almost useless for DI vocals. This would be the icing on the cake, but you already get an amazing product rest assured.

As a Boss GT1000 owner, I wanted a FRFR that would accurately represent the tones I create. Prior to the Headrush FRFR 108, I was using good studio monitors when building presets.Hooked up the Headrush and I can confidently say that this cab offers a truly flat response. Many of my presets translated perfectly to the HR.I'm a worship leader at a large church in southern NJ and we employ a semi silent stage. Drums behind glass, SWR bass amp for stage fill (while also sending direct to house). I will be using the HR in the same way. Sending my signal to the house and having the HR on stage for fill.A couple of observations on the HR...PROS:- tons of headroom- handles a hot signal very well.- at a mid-volume setting, the HR gives you the tone and feel of an amp in the room. Incredibly fast response and the wonderful experience of feeling the tone in your chest, just like an amp.- feedback happens where you want it. Something that is missing when going direct.- incredibly solid construction- perfect form factorCONS:- I should have purchased two for a stereo setup. :)The Headrush FRFR 108 really does check all the boxes when it comes to amplifying your modeler. And at $199, it's almost silly not to have one if you have the means.Will some folks turn their noses at it? Sure. It's not an $600 K8 (which I've had). However, I feel it delivers just as well as the QSC.If you run a modeler, this is the cab for you.

Much appreciated smaller size. I have both sizes now. I'm currently testing the unit from the line out of the larger 12" model, feeding audio signals through a baby Shure SCM268 mixer, kludged with a few adapters for now during testing. I just ordered a bunch of RCA-XLR adapters to accommodate various scenarios.The smaller unit is missing the handles on the top, only two handles on the sides. It has only two handles on the sides, but all you need really. Also, no instructions or specs included. Don't know the frequency response or the curves. Finally, the power cable is 90 degrees at the cabinet end, doesn't come straight out, so it partially obstructs the power switch. Not worth knocking off a star for these things.MUCH easier to carry than its larger cousin. Sounds very close to the larger 12" model. Not quite the full bottom end, but still amazing, since the size is so much smaller and the low frequency driver is only 8". This is truly a welcome disrupter in the traditional sound and music industry for powered speakers. Guitar amps with 30 watts of power are priced twice as much, weigh a ton and sound awful. To hell with tone. I'm looking for fidelity. I can adjust tone with other EQ devices along the signal chain.I'm going to use this for PA applications, patio parties, keyboard amp for percussion, and maybe my stage monitor for electric bass gigs, if not the stage cab itself. Come to think of it, I may use the 12" model for the stage cab and the 8" model for the stage monitor.