HeadRush FRFR112 MKII 2500W Electric Guitar Amplifier for Modellers

I've had the Headrush Pedalboard for a while, and while I've tried it in a handful of configurations in rehearsals including straight to PA, 4-cord method with amps, straight to power amp whilst using only preamp from the board, headphones, etc., I just couldn't love it. It did the job but I dunno, I'm an amp guy, what can I say? Anyway, I wasn't gonna drop $$ on an FRFR I can jam with (like full size headrush or other) just to continue being uninspired. Well, this little guy has me rethinking things. I think I finally "get it" as this is really delivering that FRFR-ness that just matches the track you might be playing with. Why I can never get that feel with headphones/computers is probably because I just love my simple amp experience. This strikes the balance. Now, can I use this to play over a drummer? Absolutely not. Most of my amps, even cheap digitals like the Spark and Peavy Vypyr, could at least get close. No way for this guy. Not to dog it for that (much), because it really sounds great and lower levels and strikes that balance of being fully simulated and coming out of a speaker. I thought too, with the battery, maybe this would be a great BT speaker to bring on my golf cart. nah. I have a JBL and Bose that sound better, and probably louder. So don't think about thing too much in that light. As a multi-purpose room/travel speaker, for sure it functions well enough. But I think the FRFR aspect doesn't deliver music in the very best light. It completely delivers tho when jamming along to tracks mixed with your instrument. Would I use it for anything other than it is designed for? No. But it is great for what it is.

I purchased the HeadRush FRFR-112 MKII because I was having a hard time transitioning from traditional guitar amps to an ampless setup. I have a lot of money invested in pedals and amp/cab modeling equipment, including the Strymon Iridium, Walrus Audio ACS1, Neural DSP Nano Cortex, and other amp-modeling gear, along with a large collection of traditional floor pedals. My biggest problem wasn't getting good tones. It was getting those tones to translate consistently from my home setup to a PA system at church or other venues. I had been using high-quality headphones, including relatively flat-response headphones, to dial in my sounds. Everything would sound great at home, but when I took the rig to church, the guitar could sometimes sound fizzy, thin, or just different enough that I would have to spend a lot of time retweaking everything. I decided to try an FRFR speaker, and after doing a lot of research, I specifically chose the 12-inch FRFR-112 MKII. I initially considered the 8-inch and 10-inch versions, but I wanted something that would give me more of the fullness and low-end feel I'm accustomed to from a 12-inch guitar cabinet or a 1x12 combo amp. This thing was a game changer. The first thing I noticed was how much easier it was to dial in my tones. What I hear through the FRFR is much more representative of what I'm actually going to hear when that same signal goes to a PA. Instead of creating a tone at home that sounds great through headphones and then having to completely rethink it at church, I can now get much closer to my final sound before I ever leave the house. I've used it at church and at multiple venues, and it has given me a lot more confidence when I show up. I'm not saying I never have to make adjustments—the room, PA, and sound system will always make a difference—but I'm arriving with my sounds already about 90% where I want them. And the difference compared with headphones is significant. My rig actually sounds like a guitar rig now. The tones have the fullness, low-end response, and physical presence that I'm accustomed to hearing from a good 12-inch guitar amp or cabinet. My amp models and pedals sound much more natural to me, and I find myself spending less time fighting the equipment and more time actually playing. The FRFR-112 MKII is also incredibly simple to use. It's basically plug it in, connect your rig, turn it on, and adjust the volume. I appreciate that because I already have enough complicated equipment on my pedalboard! It also has two inputs, so you can run another source through it if you want, and there's a high-pass filter that can be useful when you need to clean up the low end. I don't personally use the second channel for vocals, but I like having the flexibility there. Yes, the 12-inch version is fairly large, but it fits easily on an amp stand, and you can also use it on the floor. For me, the size is absolutely worth it because of the sound. If you're struggling with an ampless rig and you're constantly tweaking your tones because they sound different through headphones, at home, and through a PA, I highly recommend trying a good FRFR speaker before buying yet another amp modeler or another set of headphones. In my case, I had already spent a lot of money trying to find the right amp/cab modeling solution. What I actually needed was a better way to hear what I already had. The HeadRush FRFR-112 MKII solved that problem for me. Highly recommended—especially for anyone using amp modeling, IRs, or an ampless pedalboard who wants to hear their rig through a real speaker while dialing in their tones.

If you use an amp modeler peddle, this little amp is a must. It isn’t crazy loud, but does its job.. everybody complains it’s not loud enough.. It’s a small practice amp.. The sound is true… and it’s plenty to practice with. I’ve tried several one. This is by far the best on the market.

Nice little practice amp. I end up playing at odd places with it. Battery lasts longer than advertised at low volume. I didn’t expect much, but this little amp surprised me. Sounds is full and gets loud enough for practicing. Bluetooth works great and can’t complain about the price. I think this makes a good alternative to other portable amps. Just get a decent modeler with it.

My search for a great tone has been a long one. I've worked with several powered speakers and monitors before discovering the HR 108. I must say that my first impression of this speaker was not 4 stars, more like 3 at best. It wasn't until I found a downloadable PEQ Block (search Fractal Forum for: Flattening the headrush curve WKSmith) that moved my rating up to 4 stars. These speakers are amazingly loud and definitely sound best on tripod stands... mine are low at 24 inches (from the bottom of the speaker to floor) which helps give me that amp-in-room sound. The features are very useful and the handle is very comfortable. I also really appreciate the weight, at 21 pounds it's so easy get them in and out of the car and to navigate stairs. I've had no problems with noise (hiss or otherwise), even when I use them in my small music room at home. Like all PA type speakers that are biamped there can be hiss... my pair placed about 8 feet apart and me 3 feet back and between them and pointed at me and volume pedal heel-down the hiss is so little that I can't hear it and I keep the back-panel volume knobs at 8. As for playing power with the pair indoors I'm good to about 100 people without going into a PA. There is a negative that kept me from giving a 5 star rating, I found the tweeters to sound okay, but they have a shrill, piercing midrange quality that's quite harsh and is easily noticeable on crunch and distortion tones. It can be dialed out some, but the sizzle of overdriven tones lives in that space making it a tradeoff proposition. This harshness is common to titanium (diaphragm) tweeters (or high frequency compression drivers). It seems titanium drivers are everywhere when it comes to PA and FRFR speakers. Polyimide seems to be the choice amongst those players that make their own speakers up from scratch. I made my way to my own personal 5 star rating by changing over to polyimide tweeters which are known to have a more natural sound for higher frequencies. It's worth mentioning that the included tweeters are rebuildable and HR does stock replacement diaphragms (it's the same one found in Alto TS408 and 410), maybe someday they'll make a polyimide replacement diaphragm. I've got my amazing tone now, even at low volumes and my (Howard) Dumble presets sound breathtaking!

Sounds awesome! Battery life is amazing, works great with amp modelers like fractal and Headrush

I absolutely love this amp. Anyone who does not give this amp a 5 star review does not understand what it is. Let me clear up a few common misconceptions that people may have. 1. 30 Watts does not mean more volume. For example: a Vox AC30, 30 watt amp, will blow the doors off most concert halls with no problem. This should never be compared to a 30 watt solid state amp. This little amp is MORE than enough for bedroom use, or even a small coffeehouse kind of gig. It's actually too loud for me to turn up all the way in my home. 2. This is an FRFR amp; which means flat rate flat response. That means there is no added 'fluff' to the sound. It would put out the signal exactly as it is imputed. Most bluetooth speakers (bose, sony, beats) add a lot of bass and treble additives to the sound to make it sound fuller and richer. This should NOT be compared to those. A FRFR speaker is meant to output the sound AS IS. No additives. If you want additives, you'll have to add them some other way. What I love: 1. Wireless battery lasts forever. Love it. 2. Speaker is VERY well built. Professional grade quality. Better than I expected for the price range. 3. Bluetooth speaker sounds great (not better than my Bose). Just turn up the base and tone knobs. 4. Super compact size. I will definitely be bringing this everywhere I go.

Worked fine for a year. Then a couple months past warranty started making loud pops and cutting in and out whether using battery or plug in.

Bonne qualité

Don’t know if I had a faulty unit but the sound quality using my UAFX Ruby into it was terrible. The speaker fuzzes even at low volumes, there’s way too much low end in it. I found it completely unusable. Returned for refund, still waiting for it over 2 weeks later. Terrible customer service from Amazon on this.

Toller FRFR Speaker. Ich benutze ihn mit einem Pedalboard und gehe von einem Tonex in die Box. Die Box ist sehr empfindlich was die Eingangslautstärke anbelangt, ich musste die Profile auf dem Tonex auf halbe Lautstärke drehen, damit die Box nicht übersteuert. So funktioniert sie aber gut. Man kann die Bix zusätzlich als Bluetooth-Box verwenden oder zu Backingtracks jammen. Die Verbindung funktioniert super. Die Box ist mir ein kleines bisschen zu basslastig abgestimmt aber wenn man den Regler auf null lässt, geht es schon ganz ok. Ein kleiner Trick: mit einer Stereo Miniklinke könnt ihr auch mit Stereoeffekten in den AUX-In gehen.

Perfect for the living room, bedroom etc. I have 2 multi effects platforms: a Boss ME-90 and the Fender Tone Master Pro. I was considering getting the matching powered speaker for the Tone Master, but I really didn't need something that big or that loud for living room use. I saw lots of good reviews of this unit and I had it in my wish list and in my cart a few times before I finally pulled the trigger. I wish I wouldn't have waited! Pros (in no particular order): Small and light. It fits pretty much anywhere. Decently loud. Plenty enough under the hood for the average bedroom or living room rock star. Exceptional sound quality. Better than I expected. Clear. Only gets muddy if you push it too hard from your pedal. It's a great bluetooth speaker. Just as a speaker for Spotify it's great, but as a guitar learning tool it's even better. I use the Songsterr app and it just works so well. Also the initial pairing to my Samsung phone and tablet was super easy. Reconnecting is seamless. Being rechargeable is a feature I didn't think I would ever need, want or appreciate. Literally the first time I'm using it through my ME-90 (on battery power) when the power went out. I just kept on playing. Also, being able to put it anywhere in the house without worrying about having access to an outlet is nice. It looks cool. At least I think so. Cons: It's not as loud as a tube amp... but who cares, that's not what it's designed to be.

Si tienes muy claro que este equipo no pretende competir con un 4x12, ni siquiera con la FRFR108/12, entonces vas a disfrutarlo como yo. He tenido de todo a lo largo de los años, desde half stacks, combos, frfr y demás, pero conforme he crecido, mis gustos por la simplicidad se han ido acentuando, actualmente mi rig completo es este pequeño FRFR GO + Valenton GP5 (alimentado con una powerbank) + wireless joyo, esto me ha permitido ser completamente inalámbrico con un equipo de no más de $250dlls y que tiene un sonido comparable a equipos de gama superior, ya no estoy atado a tocar frente a mi PC usando plug ins y monitores de estudio, aun los tengo pero ya no dependo de ellos para divertirme tocando en mis ratos libres. El FRFR GO suena tal cual se espera, al volumen que esperarías de un par de bocinas de 3” y con una fidelidad adecuada al precio que se paga, no me arrepiento de la compra. Si el uso que le das es parecido al que describo arriba, entonces este equipo es el ideal para tí.