I have a 112 and a 108. They are fantastic. I run my helix through them. The 108 wasn’t available when I bought the 112 otherwise I would have a pair of 108s. Very happy with them.
I heard they said it was muddy. I plan on getting the 112 because it’s cheaper than the powercab. No one will really notice the difference anyways when I play live.
@@adyingshadow not muddy at all! Just keep it off of the floor….dial out freqs below 105ish in global setting or IRs and you’ll be golden. I’ve had my pair 112s and pair 108s along w/my HR Padalboard for over 2yrs now and they have far exceeded my expectations!🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Hi Doc, very good video! I have the FRFR 108 and indeed it is a bit boomy/bassy, especially when I did put it on the floor in a small room I am using in my house. The way I solved that problem, is putting an acoustic isolation pad underneath it. There are plenty cheap once out there, I paid about 18 $ for mine. It works find for me, as there is now nearly no sonic transmission through the speaker casing to the floor. Just wanted to leave that comment, as it might help out others. Keep it up - fantastic work! Cheers dIDi
I just got me one of these for my electronic drum kit , and I am glad I did , although I watched your video after and am also going to enjoy playing guitar with it aswell , thanks man .
Hey Doc youda mang! I love this review sir. It’s the best one out there on this cab. So many guy talk to much and get no where. You’re right on point. Your playing really showed how great this can be with the right sound source. I have one I’m borrowing from my buddy and I haven’t even had a chance to play with it yet. But you my man got me fired up. Thank you so much for making so much sense regarding which one is best. I completely agree. Rock on my friend. I’m in. F
Great Job Doc! I had a vid that I started on the FRFR108 but never completed but I think you just gave me some inspiration with this great vid. Great work! ;)
I ordered a 108. I can’t wait to get it. I have a DSM simplifier on my pedalboard. I’m hoping that it will sound as good as what I heard off of your video. Thank you for the insight of a well explained video.
FWIW these speakers are brilliant with bass guitar too. I have both the 108 and 112. I tend to use the 112 for gigs to “fill the room” but I use the 108 for rehearsals and never ceases to amaze me. I could probably just use the 108 for some gigs and it would be fine.
I mostly play in Church and i have the hx stomp. I barely use my amp now because of the hx stomp. Would you recommend the headrush 108 for live event such as Church programs ? Just something on stage to hear myself. Do you think it would be loud enough to hear myself ?
Interesting. I have a 112 and absolutely hate it. I wish I had opted for the powercab now. Its been a year and a half and i cant get it to Not sound trebly in a horrible way, and muddy.
I bought the power cab and can’t seem to get a good sound out of it. I bought it used from guitar center and I think it had a problem from the beginning. I send the same signal through my pa and direct out of my monitor and it sounds great. I wanted to run stereo power cabs in frfr mode but hesitant to go that route now.
Thanks Doc, great review! The 108 is a great little speaker with lots of headroom. The XLR port is a great option to connect the Looperboard of Pedalboard suppressing noice to a minimum.
Hey thanks for watching. I have affiliate links in the description if you are in the US. If not then feel free to purchase where ever you are able. Let me know if you have any more questions.
Thanks Doc for the demo. I've been looking at getting the HR FRFR 108 for my POD HD500 & Boss Katana MK II head. You're the first person to show what the Boss Katana sounds like. Cheers
@@TheBluesine I use them in the back on each side of the drumset in the middle. These are powerful enough that I don't even have to run through the mixing console. If I do run through the board though I use them like stage monitors so the other guitarist can hear me, we key off each other
@@fatherof3kidz hey dude so question... I'm a total noob by the way. So did you use these speakers as *your* output? Like you didn't have to go through the mixing where all other instruments (bass, drums, vocals) were going through? Could that also work in a bass?
@@SpectorEuro4 in small venues these were my only output. In larger ones I used them as monitors and came out of the Headrush also to the board for the mains. Several options for outputs.
I just played last night and used the FRFR12 as a reference monitor. The sound guy at this venue is terrible so I knew I'd get lost in the monitor mix...which I did. Nice to have at my feet
I got an Alto 10, and sent it back for a HR 8, massive difference in the sound, the Alto, low Eand A strings on a guitar sound like bass stings with MAJOR tweaking on my POD GO, after a lot of digging, from a Headrush guys, he says the speaker and preamp are proprietary to the Headrush FRFR units, and IME he is 1000% right
Good review....honestly I was dozing off......UNTIL..... 7:59 ....then WOW....wake up time! Thanks for that..close to getting the FRFR108 but still looking.......thank you sir.
This is why I don't make videos - I'm not good at 'showing my math'. "Should YOU buy the Headrush frfr 108?" [45 second opening sequence] "Yes" [45 second outro sequence]
Do you still use an amp? I'm looking at ditching my jcm 2000 and 4x12 and getting one or 2 of these and a headrush pedal board, for a covers band. Is this what I should be doing?
@@pauljosse it’s quite clear to me that the sounds you can can get will be more useable and much more convenient if you did that but I’d get two speakers and run it stereo.
Does it make any difference if you use the Left and right output on the floor modeler to send a separate signal to each speaker or just use one cable to connect t the floor modeler to one speaker then link the two speakers to each other?
It only matters if you have stereo fx in the rig. If you only send a Left output then its MONO and linking two speakers will still only have a MONO signal.
@@DoctorMcFarlandStudios Thank you. I'm using a Line 6 POD Go which has stereo outputs...yet I'm only playing one guitar so it's mono either way I guess lol.
@@PaulChoate-s4v One guitar is not the issue. Having a stereo delay or reverb will give you that stereo sound if you use both XLR outputs to send to two FRFR speakers.
If you are not trying to peel paint, Headrush FRFR-108 is great: a mere 20 pounds (no back surgeries), a moderate footprint for an 8 inch speaker, about $220 (cheaper than almost all), & it sounds good. 4.7* - The people at Amazon seem to like it. I'm happy with mine. Richard
Great sound as allways my friend! The BluGuitar Amp1 is an incredible Amp also. Thomas Blug knows something about tone! I own both his signature guitars (Vintage "Summer Of Love" - Hendrix Monterey inspired, and his Vintage "Signature").
Thomas Blug is my tone crush. The Amp1 will be my go to amp the rest of my life. Weighing at 2lbs and having 4 channels that is MIDI switchable is a no brainer.
I have the TS108 and with these position and location matter. Mine sits upright and off the floor with my LT. For home use the 108 is perfect. Another thing people miss is the bigger the LF driver the sooner in the freq band the HF driver kicks in.
I have a mic going into a TC Helicon perform V then into my Headrush 112 and sounds good to me, I also have my mooer ge 150 into the same headrush 112. Perfect for my recliner / music room. Have a 108 on order .
I've had this Headrush frfr108 for a couple months.. but first used it on a gig with my Line 6 Helix just last night. WOW!! I can't believe how great it sounds!!! I just had it on the floor behind me angled upwards... and it sounded incredible. Plenty of bass.. plenty of punch. No harshness.. just sweet tone. My only concern is mine gets really warm almost hot on the back panel after it's been on a while. I also have a Headrush frfr112 and a QSC K12.2.
i am tossing up between the 112 or the 108. i like the smaller size but want decent blues amp punch the same as a fender twin in a modeller. what can you tell between the two?
@@Glensully I think you'll be amazed at the huge tone that comes out of that thing. Even Fender Twin style cleans. I have the 112 and it stays home lol. The 108 is SO much easier to carry around and has plenty of power.
Great demo... this was eye opening. My multi FX unit has two XLR outputs. Can I connect both to one Headrush FRFR unit or I need two separate units ? Headrush user manual does not discuss this options. Why would they have 2 inputs on one unit and not mention what the purpose is ?
I'm days away from picking up the 108 myself... I've got a Pod Floor Live and an old (vintage 🤔) DigiTech 2112 that I want to play through on a regular...
@@DoctorMcFarlandStudios I sure hope so! I was going to get a new board for my pedals, power supply, switcher cables etc. but it was going to cost more that the headrush. So I decided to take a leap of faith on it. Hopefully I can get my head around it and get it to sound good. Your videos inspired my decision. You do great work!
My electric guitar JP Majesty has a piezo. Will this speaker perform with my guitar if I want play the piezo acoustic sound where a regular guitar amp chokes that sound off
Thanks for the vid I was about to pull the trigger on the 112 , my logic tells me that bigger speaker equals more volume and bigger sound! Can’t quite get my head around how a smaller speaker has the same sound and volume ??
Mine fart with my boss and zoom guitar processor when palm muteing the low e. Do you think it’s the speaker or something I’m doing with my processer? Thanks
Loco, wow, factor 100%.Im going to get one because of them Grove moves. Got you groving .Got me groving.. I plan to use with a zvex amp pedal or the ehx 5m direct has the power and the Bluetooth for the backing tracks..hope it works out ..Thank you just what the Doctor orderd...Roland J Gutierrez aka RocknRollflat5
Thanks for watching. The new versions of the Headrush speakers has Bluetooth and sound great. I will have an updated review of these speakers coming out soon. Be sure to use those affiliate links in the description when you order. :)
Thanks Doc! It is a great review. May I ask how would this Headrush frfr108 compare to your KRK V6s (correct me if Im wrong about the model but I believe they are some high-end series of KRK) in the guitar tone category? :) I am in a dillemma of whether getting a pair of high end monitors or some mid-tier monitors with a 8 inch frfr like this for Neural DSP plugins.
So you think this would be good for running a helix at home for practicing ? It seems to be the most affordable option other than studio monitors which I have and don’t have faith they will do what this will.
@@DoctorMcFarlandStudios indeed mine just arrived and hooked it up to my HX Stomp and sounds almost as good as tube amp and cab! Saves me money to not buy any more expensive tube amps and cabs too.
Will this 108 sound better than running my mx5 into a Trace Elliot acoustic amp model on a Peavey Vypyr VIP2 1x12 combo? Is the Vypyr an frfr speaker bc you can put guitar bass keyboard or acoustic into it. Im finding the bass on low strings and treble on high strings too much on single notes in either 5150 SLO or RD9 amp models i cant dial out until it become too midrangy and nasal. I have global set to amp and arent using the irs or cabs. Do i need an frfr and use cabs and irs to hear the most out of my mx5?
Better is subject but im sure going through the FX loop of an amp would sound fine. I wouldn't run it through the input of an amp as that would double up on the Preamp sound.
So what do we buy if we want the guitar-in-the-room sound, but also want to use the HeadRush or some other modeller for the amp and cab emulations? Laney FR cab?
So I ordered the headrush gig, also the frfr headrush, but Im not sure if I just need M Audio studio monitors? Im just jamming in my small room.....HELP!
Studio monitors are what I listen through the majority of the time but the moment you want to play out of the house you will need some kind of speaker. M Audio or Presonus provide some inexpensive options that can fit your budget.
Good morning AGAIN Doc. Yes, it's me for the 2nd time this morning....sorry. I just now found this Video and I don't believe I asked you this in my earlier comment. I play quite a few songs where I'm needing to get Harmonic Feedback. Now, using this Live, or in any situation, the Harmonic Feedback I obtain, if I run from either my Floorboard or Direct Out from the FRFR, will the Harmonic Feedback transmit from the Outputs of the Floorboard or FRFR or will I need to Mic the FRFR for the Feedback to be heard? Sorry....but I definitely THANK YOU for your time, help and reply!!
You can get natural feedback just from the speaker it self as long as you are playing as a certain volume. I even get it just sitting in front of my studio monitors but maybe to a lesser degree.
Well you have to have a mic pre since the 108 only accepts line levels. Using a small mixer would probably work ok but getting a battery powered amp with line and mic inputs would work better for busking.
I see you have a set of Rokits behind you... could you just have two HR FRFR instead of the KRK's? The reason I ask is I am looking for a studio speaker for my productions and I want to free up space by selling some of my guitar amps... would a pair of these cover me for playing backing tracks and jamming and making tracks on DAW/DAWless productions... I have a couple MFX boards that have IR and such..
Would the 108 also be good for synth, farfisa organs etc, instead of a keyboard/piano amp? Or should I get the alto version? Can the mic preamp in the Alto be turned on/off? The Headrush do look better thou...
I bought two of them. They're still in the box in my studio. Just haven't had time to unbox them and plug them into the Headrush Prime I also bought, which is still sitting in the box too.
That issue with cables pushing against the ground when in wedge configuration is kind of a deal breaker for me. But I wish that wasn't the case because the price is right.
Any overheating issues? Testing out two 108s from a friemd and this is the only flaw I've noticed. 45 minutes of playing and they're already moderately hot..
I like the touchscreen primarily. Sound wise it is on par with any other unit out there. With that said I do have the HX Effects and HX Stomp from Line 6 to show examples of different setups. I was a Line 6 user since the DL4 delay and M Series pedals. When the HX effects came out it was a no brainer to have all those effects at my disposal.
I just started playing Guitar and bought an Eleven Rack, been using the headphone jack with my PC speakers at the moment. As long as I keep the 11r volume under 3 it sounds okay for just in the bedroom. I want to buy this HeadRush item.. can I use both the main outputs from the 11r into both inputs of this HeadRush and it would be stereo? or would I need two? Thanks in Advance
@Doctor McFarland Studios This is essentially the same money as an orange rt20. Do you think it’s good value compared. I have an mx5 and am looking for a new combo setup for home play. I had an rt35 orange but honestly it was way more amp than I needed for my house.
The 20RT is ok. I prefer the 35RT since it has an FX loop. That makes it more flexible. SDNA has a new AI IR option for when you want to plugin to the input of an amp instead of the FX return which the 20RT doesn't have.
You would want to use the headphone out as well as a cab sim if you are using the 108 as a power speaker. The frfr speaker in the 108 doesn't not take the place of a guitar speaker and thus does not contribute to the sound other than acting as a power amp and general speaker to project the sound. Read this webpage to see what Quilter says about it. www.quilterlabs.com/index.php/faq/faqresp/can-i-use-this-amp-without-a-speaker-cabinet
I just got the headrush pedalboard. My sound comes from hs5. I want this on the floor under the desk. So 2 speakers and this. Is that possible tot connect all at the same time? I think its possible
Could you technically use this for amp plugins on a computer? Say just for jamming & not used for music production like you would with studio monitors? I’m interested in this as an option if it is possible
@B I bought one & have been using it for the last month or so. It’s pretty solid but for a full sound you’re best off getting two of them to act like studio monitors. At the moment I only have one & have to face it to get a full sound. Would be a lot easier with two to get a stereo sound. Sound quality is good though. Not like a real amp by any means but it’s plenty loud.
Ok so got it in and hooked up using STL ignite with a focusrite solo interface using an RCA to XLR cable to the 108. Its awesome. So happy with it. Now I can chug and play at a reasonable volume. I own a Diezel Herbert 180 watt tube head and its a monster. This setup sounds fantastic and is way more practical. I already ordered a second one to play in stereo.
Hi Doc! I’m learning to play bass guitar. I am currently in the market for a practice/home bass amp. Would you recommend the 108 as a “practice bass amp”? I don’t intend to buy amp modeller yet so the bass guitar would be either plugged directly into the one of 108’s inputs or bass guitar to mixer to 108. Do you think this will sound OK? Thanks for the video!
![[Eng Sub] HEADRUSH MX5 Guitar processor](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/97ui2g2PljE/mqdefault.jpg)
I have a 112 and a 108. They are fantastic. I run my helix through them. The 108 wasn’t available when I bought the 112 otherwise I would have a pair of 108s. Very happy with them.
I heard they said it was muddy. I plan on getting the 112 because it’s cheaper than the powercab. No one will really notice the difference anyways when I play live.
@@adyingshadow not muddy at all! Just keep it off of the floor….dial out freqs below 105ish in global setting or IRs and you’ll be golden. I’ve had my pair 112s and pair 108s along w/my HR Padalboard for over 2yrs now and they have far exceeded my expectations!🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Hi Doc, very good video! I have the FRFR 108 and indeed it is a bit boomy/bassy, especially when I did put it on the floor in a small room I am using in my house. The way I solved that problem, is putting an acoustic isolation pad underneath it. There are plenty cheap once out there, I paid about 18 $ for mine. It works find for me, as there is now nearly no sonic transmission through the speaker casing to the floor. Just wanted to leave that comment, as it might help out others. Keep it up - fantastic work! Cheers dIDi
I removed all frequencies below 80hz on my HX Stomp. I like the fact it's bassy :)
But I'll try acoustic isolation thing.
Wow thanks ! Ill try that !
That's a great idea I'm gonna try that
I know it's a year later but would you still happen to know where you found those $18 pads?
I put mine on raised platform and that helped a lot.
I just got me one of these for my electronic drum kit , and I am glad I did , although I watched your video after and am also going to enjoy playing guitar with it aswell , thanks man .
Thank you for taking the time to do a great video.You sounded awesome.
Your welcome.
Hey Doc youda mang! I love this review sir. It’s the best one out there on this cab. So many guy talk to much and get no where. You’re right on point. Your playing really showed how great this can be with the right sound source. I have one I’m borrowing from my buddy and I haven’t even had a chance to play with it yet. But you my man got me fired up. Thank you so much for making so much sense regarding which one is best. I completely agree. Rock on my friend. I’m in. F
thanks for watching Freddy. The 108 is an excellent option for being loud and lightweight.
Loved the chair dance moves!
When you feel the groove you gotta move.
Great Job Doc! I had a vid that I started on the FRFR108 but never completed but I think you just gave me some inspiration with this great vid. Great work! ;)
Yes we need more videos :)
@@DoctorMcFarlandStudios Thanks for the motivation! ;)
Already did, 2 of them 2 years ago. Got them with the pedal board. 👍👍 for 108's👍 for the Headrush board 👍 and another for your excellent work.
Right on!
I ordered a 108. I can’t wait to get it. I have a DSM simplifier on my pedalboard. I’m hoping that it will sound as good as what I heard off of your video. Thank you for the insight of a well explained video.
The 108 will sound great. Let me know what you think when you get it.
@@DoctorMcFarlandStudios
Will do. Thank you.
@@DoctorMcFarlandStudios all I got to say is… WOW!!!! So killer. Load and clear.
@@jbert6793how it sounds?
@@edwardmakabling418 it sounds so good. I can’t take more than half way. Way loud.
FWIW these speakers are brilliant with bass guitar too. I have both the 108 and 112. I tend to use the 112 for gigs to “fill the room” but I use the 108 for rehearsals and never ceases to amaze me. I could probably just use the 108 for some gigs and it would be fine.
Hey man, do you recomend me the 108 for bass? I want one of these for small gigs
which one sounds better for guitar? does the 8 still have a good punch? I suppose u could get 2 x 108 in stereo and it would be pretty loud.
I mostly play in Church and i have the hx stomp. I barely use my amp now because of the hx stomp. Would you recommend the headrush 108 for live event such as Church programs ? Just something on stage to hear myself. Do you think it would be loud enough to hear myself ?
Any answers from this ?
@@Glensully
i GOT THE NEWER Alto with the bluetooth and mainly the built in EQ settings - so i can adjust for using as PA or vocals etc. works great@@basscubs
I have 2 of the FRFR 112s - love them, especially in stereo.
Same here!
do you find the 112s too bassy or big and heavy? have you compared sound with the 108?
Interesting. I have a 112 and absolutely hate it. I wish I had opted for the powercab now. Its been a year and a half and i cant get it to Not sound trebly in a horrible way, and muddy.
I bought the power cab and can’t seem to get a good sound out of it. I bought it used from guitar center and I think it had a problem from the beginning. I send the same signal through my pa and direct out of my monitor and it sounds great. I wanted to run stereo power cabs in frfr mode but hesitant to go that route now.
Thanks Doc, great review! The 108 is a great little speaker with lots of headroom. The XLR port is a great option to connect the Looperboard of Pedalboard suppressing noice to a minimum.
Noice !!
@@QuickSticks8771😂😂
Gracias, había visto otros videos pero el tuyo me sirvió mucho para convencerme. Mañana compraré la mía, es lo que estoy buscando. ¡Bien por el baile!
Hey thanks for watching. I have affiliate links in the description if you are in the US. If not then feel free to purchase where ever you are able. Let me know if you have any more questions.
Thanks Doc for the demo. I've been looking at getting the HR FRFR 108 for my POD HD500 & Boss Katana MK II head. You're the first person to show what the Boss Katana sounds like. Cheers
Glad to help
Thanks for pointing out about the mic in. Great stuff!
I also have 2 FRFR112's, they'll handle most venues and save me dragging the Marshall stack around
How do you setup your two FRFR's onstage?
@@TheBluesine I use them in the back on each side of the drumset in the middle. These are powerful enough that I don't even have to run through the mixing console. If I do run through the board though I use them like stage monitors so the other guitarist can hear me, we key off each other
@@fatherof3kidz hey dude so question... I'm a total noob by the way.
So did you use these speakers as *your* output? Like you didn't have to go through the mixing where all other instruments (bass, drums, vocals) were going through?
Could that also work in a bass?
@@SpectorEuro4 in small venues these were my only output. In larger ones I used them as monitors and came out of the Headrush also to the board for the mains. Several options for outputs.
@@fatherof3kidz So wait the Headrush can act as your stage monitor AND be connected to the main board at the same time?
a great tone 👏🏻...and a good dimostration ! A++ 👌🏻
Thanks!!! It’s a great speaker.
I just played last night and used the FRFR12 as a reference monitor. The sound guy at this venue is terrible so I knew I'd get lost in the monitor mix...which I did. Nice to have at my feet
I got an Alto 10, and sent it back for a HR 8, massive difference in the sound, the Alto, low Eand A strings on a guitar sound like bass stings with MAJOR tweaking on my POD GO, after a lot of digging, from a Headrush guys, he says the speaker and preamp are proprietary to the Headrush FRFR units, and IME he is 1000% right
Yet no one believes that the specs are different. The proof is in the pudding. Glad you got something you can rock with.
ok i was reading comments and went back up just in time for...The Dancing, The Dancing!
i guess i'd better subscribe for that anyway.
Thanks for the video, you're dancing is my favourite parts.
Mine too!
Good review....honestly I was dozing off......UNTIL..... 7:59 ....then WOW....wake up time! Thanks for that..close to getting the FRFR108 but still looking.......thank you sir.
You know when its time to rock.
This is why I don't make videos - I'm not good at 'showing my math'.
"Should YOU buy the Headrush frfr 108?"
[45 second opening sequence]
"Yes"
[45 second outro sequence]
Hard to make the Adsense account go anywhere in sun 2 minute videos
Recap. Newbie here. Electric Guitar - Multieffects Pedal - HeadRush Speaker. Am i good to go?
That is correct.
This speaker is the best thing I have ever purchased.
Do you still use an amp? I'm looking at ditching my jcm 2000 and 4x12 and getting one or 2 of these and a headrush pedal board, for a covers band. Is this what I should be doing?
@@pauljosse it’s quite clear to me that the sounds you can can get will be more useable and much more convenient if you did that but I’d get two speakers and run it stereo.
@@aliengrey6052 it would just be me who heard the sterio though yeah?
Does it make any difference if you use the Left and right output on the floor modeler to send a separate signal to each speaker or just use one cable to connect t the floor modeler to one speaker then link the two speakers to each other?
It only matters if you have stereo fx in the rig. If you only send a Left output then its MONO and linking two speakers will still only have a MONO signal.
@@DoctorMcFarlandStudios Thank you. I'm using a Line 6 POD Go which has stereo outputs...yet I'm only playing one guitar so it's mono either way I guess lol.
@@PaulChoate-s4v One guitar is not the issue. Having a stereo delay or reverb will give you that stereo sound if you use both XLR outputs to send to two FRFR speakers.
@@DoctorMcFarlandStudios The question now is tow 12" or two 8"?
@@PaulChoate-s4v The 12 is pretty big so the 108 is way more portable. They both sound really good.
Dope video bro. I was wondering if I should get the 108 or the 112 and this helped me decide.
If you are not trying to peel paint, Headrush FRFR-108 is great: a mere 20 pounds (no back surgeries), a moderate footprint for an 8 inch speaker, about $220 (cheaper than almost all), & it sounds good. 4.7* - The people at Amazon seem to like it. I'm happy with mine. Richard
Great sound as allways my friend! The BluGuitar Amp1 is an incredible Amp also. Thomas Blug knows something about tone! I own both his signature guitars (Vintage "Summer Of Love" - Hendrix Monterey inspired, and his Vintage "Signature").
Thomas Blug is my tone crush. The Amp1 will be my go to amp the rest of my life. Weighing at 2lbs and having 4 channels that is MIDI switchable is a no brainer.
I have the TS108 and with these position and location matter. Mine sits upright and off the floor with my LT. For home use the 108 is perfect. Another thing people miss is the bigger the LF driver the sooner in the freq band the HF driver kicks in.
What does the countour and groundc buttons do?
Contour boosts the lows and highs. Ground can take away some hum that you get in some electrical situations.
Awesome review and demo - thank you.
I have a mic going into a TC Helicon perform V then into my Headrush 112 and sounds good to me, I also have my mooer ge 150 into the same headrush 112. Perfect for my recliner / music room. Have a 108 on order .
Bro the dance moves on fleek!!
I bust them out every once in a while
Great! It sounds very good. I-ve got a Yamaha DRX10... thinking of buying this one. Thanks.
Gonna use them in cinema middle back surround experience have all a great beautiful weekend
Have fun!
Hello here from The Netherlands Amsterdam Thanks so much have a great weekend waiting for 2 Headrush 108 coming around 10 days not in STOCK bye bye
Bagged this partly on the BBB Asus of this video 👍
Thanks for posting - very interesting.
Thanks. I found it very useful
Glad it was helpful!
I've had this Headrush frfr108 for a couple months.. but first used it on a gig with my Line 6 Helix just last night. WOW!! I can't believe how great it sounds!!! I just had it on the floor behind me angled upwards... and it sounded incredible. Plenty of bass.. plenty of punch. No harshness.. just sweet tone. My only concern is mine gets really warm almost hot on the back panel after it's been on a while. I also have a Headrush frfr112 and a QSC K12.2.
i am tossing up between the 112 or the 108. i like the smaller size but want decent blues amp punch the same as a fender twin in a modeller. what can you tell between the two?
@@Glensully I think you'll be amazed at the huge tone that comes out of that thing. Even Fender Twin style cleans. I have the 112 and it stays home lol. The 108 is SO much easier to carry around and has plenty of power.
@@davecooper360 thanks. i think i would get the 108 and then for a big gig - if that ever happens - get two in stereo
@@Glensully that would definitely sound awesome!
Great demo... this was eye opening.
My multi FX unit has two XLR outputs. Can I connect both to one Headrush FRFR unit or I need two separate units ? Headrush user manual does not discuss this options. Why would they have 2 inputs on one unit and not mention what the purpose is ?
Two inputs but a Mono output. If you want true stereo you need two speakers.
Katana into FRFR sounded great. Might need to try that
thanks for watching.
I'm days away from picking up the 108 myself... I've got a Pod Floor Live and an old (vintage 🤔) DigiTech 2112 that I want to play through on a regular...
I also started off with the 112. I got the 108 for stereo use, but I now keep my 112 out of service until I need it.
No.. you should buy TWO FRFR 108s! They are great!!!
As for the Bluetooth feature, is it possible to play a song say from a phone, and then jam along to it all from the same 108?
Yes that is how it the new version of the speaker works. Headrush and bluetooth goes through the same speaker.
Just picked up a great deal from Thomann. Headrush pedalboard with free headrush frfr 108 speaker all for €849. Can’t wait to get them
That will be a killer setup.
@@DoctorMcFarlandStudios I sure hope so! I was going to get a new board for my pedals, power supply, switcher cables etc. but it was going to cost more that the headrush. So I decided to take a leap of faith on it. Hopefully I can get my head around it and get it to sound good. Your videos inspired my decision. You do great work!
what are you playing starting at 5:47? it sounds very familiar but i can’t remember…
oh i know, i was thinking of “river of deceit” by mad season.
I have no idea I was just strumming through some chords
Very nice.... what effect are you using at 8:00 minites... that sounds so good ❤
Air Filter and delay.
My electric guitar JP Majesty has a piezo. Will this speaker perform with my guitar if I want play the piezo acoustic sound where a regular guitar amp chokes that sound off
Very well done! Thanks! 👍🏾
Thanks for the vid
I was about to pull the trigger on the 112 , my logic tells me that bigger speaker equals more volume and bigger sound! Can’t quite get my head around how a smaller speaker has the same sound and volume ??
I had two of the 212 FRFR speakers and they just took up way to much space. I prefer the smaller 108 for the weight and it still sounds really good.
Is it just for guitar or doable for electronic drum kit as PA?
It works for drums as well.
The dance moves are pretty cool though.
Hmm.. can I use this with bass preamp for stage monitoring..?
yep
Hi - can this sit on a mic stand, or does it require:a specific stand? Thanks for the review!
You would need to put in on a speaker stand to stand it up vertically.
Is one 112 sufficient for home use ? Or 2 x 108 a better option ? Thx
either size is fine for home use. 108 is very loud.
Mine fart with my boss and zoom guitar processor when palm muteing the low e. Do you think it’s the speaker or something I’m doing with my processer? Thanks
May have a bit too much low end on the amp model.
Can I directly plug in my analog pedals with it?
As long as one of the pedals is a preamp pedal to provide some sort of amp tone.
Thanks man, this is awesome
get get it Dr. McFarland
Loco, wow, factor 100%.Im going to get one because of them Grove moves. Got you groving .Got me groving.. I plan to use with a zvex amp pedal or the ehx 5m direct has the power and the Bluetooth for the backing tracks..hope it works out ..Thank you just what the Doctor orderd...Roland J Gutierrez aka RocknRollflat5
Thanks for watching. The new versions of the Headrush speakers has Bluetooth and sound great. I will have an updated review of these speakers coming out soon. Be sure to use those affiliate links in the description when you order. :)
So can i use the headphone output of my Marshall MG 15 plugged into the Headrush or do i have to us a multi affects unit?
Yeah the FRFR108 can accept any line level or headphone output.
@@DoctorMcFarlandStudios Awesome :-)
So if I have a Headrush FRFR108 and a cab sim such as a Xvive Nini Di Cab Sim with a amp sim like Tech21 SansAmp Liverpool that would work?
yes the 108 will accept any line level signal.
Cool Stuff I am getting two of those for my GigBoard
Hey doc can I plug my Katana 100 head to the frfr 108
yes I would use the Rec out of the Katana
Thanks Doc! It is a great review. May I ask how would this Headrush frfr108 compare to your KRK V6s (correct me if Im wrong about the model but I believe they are some high-end series of KRK) in the guitar tone category? :) I am in a dillemma of whether getting a pair of high end monitors or some mid-tier monitors with a 8 inch frfr like this for Neural DSP plugins.
Hmmmm studio monitors are always gonna sound better and can make for a good home studio/entertainment setup.
Great vid Doc 🤘🏻
So you think this would be good for running a helix at home for practicing ? It seems to be the most affordable option other than studio monitors which I have and don’t have faith they will do what this will.
I bought one to use with my HX Stomp in my office for jam practice and also light rig as carry cabs and amp heads way too heavy for me.
Its a great little speaker.
@@DoctorMcFarlandStudios indeed mine just arrived and hooked it up to my HX Stomp and sounds almost as good as tube amp and cab! Saves me money to not buy any more expensive tube amps and cabs too.
Will this 108 sound better than running my mx5 into a Trace Elliot acoustic amp model on a Peavey Vypyr VIP2 1x12 combo? Is the Vypyr an frfr speaker bc you can put guitar bass keyboard or acoustic into it. Im finding the bass on low strings and treble on high strings too much on single notes in either 5150 SLO or RD9 amp models i cant dial out until it become too midrangy and nasal. I have global set to amp and arent using the irs or cabs. Do i need an frfr and use cabs and irs to hear the most out of my mx5?
Better is subject but im sure going through the FX loop of an amp would sound fine. I wouldn't run it through the input of an amp as that would double up on the Preamp sound.
So what do we buy if we want the guitar-in-the-room sound, but also want to use the HeadRush or some other modeller for the amp and cab emulations? Laney FR cab?
Is the Alesis Strike Amp 8 identical to this?
I haven't seen that one. Im sure they are similar.
So I ordered the headrush gig, also the frfr headrush, but Im not sure if I just need M Audio studio monitors? Im just jamming in my small room.....HELP!
Studio monitors are what I listen through the majority of the time but the moment you want to play out of the house you will need some kind of speaker. M Audio or Presonus provide some inexpensive options that can fit your budget.
Good morning AGAIN Doc.
Yes, it's me for the 2nd time this morning....sorry.
I just now found this Video and I don't believe I asked you this in my earlier comment.
I play quite a few songs where I'm needing to get Harmonic Feedback.
Now, using this Live, or in any situation, the Harmonic Feedback I obtain, if I run from either my Floorboard or Direct Out from the FRFR, will the Harmonic Feedback transmit from the Outputs of the Floorboard or FRFR or will I need to Mic the FRFR for the Feedback to be heard?
Sorry....but I definitely THANK YOU for your time, help and reply!!
You can get natural feedback just from the speaker it self as long as you are playing as a certain volume. I even get it just sitting in front of my studio monitors but maybe to a lesser degree.
Great review! I wonder if this will work for a keyboard, and mic set up? For busking.
Well you have to have a mic pre since the 108 only accepts line levels. Using a small mixer would probably work ok but getting a battery powered amp with line and mic inputs would work better for busking.
I see you have a set of Rokits behind you... could you just have two HR FRFR instead of the KRK's?
The reason I ask is I am looking for a studio speaker for my productions and I want to free up space by selling some of my guitar amps... would a pair of these cover me for playing backing tracks and jamming and making tracks on DAW/DAWless productions... I have a couple MFX boards that have IR and such..
Those are the KRK V8 speakers. FRFR speakers won't be the same as a good set of studio monitors. I would not use FRFR for serious mixing.
Would the 108 also be good for synth, farfisa organs etc, instead of a keyboard/piano amp?
Or should I get the alto version?
Can the mic preamp in the Alto be turned on/off?
The Headrush do look better thou...
the 108 can accept any line level signal with ease.
I bought two of them. They're still in the box in my studio. Just haven't had time to unbox them and plug them into the Headrush Prime I also bought, which is still sitting in the box too.
That issue with cables pushing against the ground when in wedge configuration is kind of a deal breaker for me. But I wish that wasn't the case because the price is right.
I use right angle cables.
Any overheating issues? Testing out two 108s from a friemd and this is the only flaw I've noticed. 45 minutes of playing and they're already moderately hot..
I wouldn't worry about a little heat.
Do people use something like this with a laptop, audio interface, and a Neural DSP plugin for example?
Yes that is a viable option.
what do you like about the headrush effects unit and would u get it over the helix
I like the touchscreen primarily. Sound wise it is on par with any other unit out there. With that said I do have the HX Effects and HX Stomp from Line 6 to show examples of different setups. I was a Line 6 user since the DL4 delay and M Series pedals. When the HX effects came out it was a no brainer to have all those effects at my disposal.
if u had to pick the stomp or headrush what would you pick
I just started playing Guitar and bought an Eleven Rack, been using the headphone jack with my PC speakers at the moment. As long as I keep the 11r volume under 3 it sounds okay for just in the bedroom. I want to buy this HeadRush item.. can I use both the main outputs from the 11r into both inputs of this HeadRush and it would be stereo? or would I need two? Thanks in Advance
I have one and just way to much low end. Also sounds like it has a blanket over it. You have to eq the crap out of everything
Nah not really. If you have the speaker close to a wall then you will hear for perceived bass response.
@Doctor McFarland Studios This is essentially the same money as an orange rt20. Do you think it’s good value compared. I have an mx5 and am looking for a new combo setup for home play. I had an rt35 orange but honestly it was way more amp than I needed for my house.
The 20RT is ok. I prefer the 35RT since it has an FX loop. That makes it more flexible. SDNA has a new AI IR option for when you want to plugin to the input of an amp instead of the FX return which the 20RT doesn't have.
Can you use the headrush and let it power a quilter 101 mini head?
You would want to use the headphone out as well as a cab sim if you are using the 108 as a power speaker. The frfr speaker in the 108 doesn't not take the place of a guitar speaker and thus does not contribute to the sound other than acting as a power amp and general speaker to project the sound. Read this webpage to see what Quilter says about it. www.quilterlabs.com/index.php/faq/faqresp/can-i-use-this-amp-without-a-speaker-cabinet
What is the reason you plugged in to both inputs? I've never tried that before. I have both a 108 and a 112 and love them both.
No reason really.
Ok, lol, I thought you might have found the "secret sauce" or something. 👍
same thoughts wondering
I just got the headrush pedalboard. My sound comes from hs5. I want this on the floor under the desk. So 2 speakers and this. Is that possible tot connect all at the same time? I think its possible
yeah you can use the two XLR to go to the HS5 and 1/4 out to the speaker on the floor.
When you are plugging the cables in and giving a description, you should be showing the business end. As you showed the back, show when plugging.
Thanks for your critique. there is only two inputs so im sure you can figure out the rest.
How would this sound with a analog pedalboard? Im looking for feedback but cant find any
Nice dance moves
I don't have many unfortunately.
Could you technically use this for amp plugins on a computer? Say just for jamming & not used for music production like you would with studio monitors? I’m interested in this as an option if it is possible
Just ordered one to try this very same thing. If I remember, I'll come back here and let you know.
@B I bought one & have been using it for the last month or so. It’s pretty solid but for a full sound you’re best off getting two of them to act like studio monitors. At the moment I only have one & have to face it to get a full sound. Would be a lot easier with two to get a stereo sound. Sound quality is good though. Not like a real amp by any means but it’s plenty loud.
Ok so got it in and hooked up using STL ignite with a focusrite solo interface using an RCA to XLR cable to the 108. Its awesome. So happy with it. Now I can chug and play at a reasonable volume. I own a Diezel Herbert 180 watt tube head and its a monster. This setup sounds fantastic and is way more practical. I already ordered a second one to play in stereo.
I have been playing for 22 years and the "feel" is all there. Sadly my Diezel probably won't be getting as much love from now on.
Do you have videos on how you use this live and with a pa? Should I go this route and ditch my jcm 2000 tsl and 4x12?
I use the Headphone output going to the 108 so I can control the speaker volume separate from the signal going to FOH.
Hey Doc! Love the videos you do! Can you plug an orange transistor head into it. How many ohms is it mono? Thanks
The FRFR108 only accepts line level signals so you can't run a speaker output into this 108 speaker. If you do you will blow something up.
So, I could plug my Spark 40 into it and my Mk1 Katana 100 watt head..?
Yes. Use line out into the 108
@DoctorMcFarlandStudios The spark only has like a 3.5mm headphone out. What is that input connection on the Headrush..?
ill take the EV ZLX12
Hi Doc! I’m learning to play bass guitar. I am currently in the market for a practice/home bass amp. Would you recommend the 108 as a “practice bass amp”? I don’t intend to buy amp modeller yet so the bass guitar would be either plugged directly into the one of 108’s inputs or bass guitar to mixer to 108. Do you think this will sound OK? Thanks for the video!
yes I would use the Mixer then into the 108. The 108 doesn't have a preamp but just line level inputs.
The low end sounds a bit loose
Bro your intro music sounds exactly like battlefield friends at first lol
thanks I will have to check it out.