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Tim,
Any update on running the FR12 ? Does it get as hot? I would think the power section is the same in both models but I haven't seen the spec sheets.
I got a GT1000FX and 2 x NL212 and also have an FRFR setup, got 2 x 12" XiTone passive cabs that I feed with the Matrix amp.
I'm happy on both ends, sound is good on both setups but I'm more for Matrix cabs specially because of the weight thing.
I'm thinking to replace my XiTone cabs with the new FR but I really don’t know whether to go with the 10 or the 12, it's not the $$$ or size or weight that maters, it's only the sound.
I would really appreciate a good objective feedback comparing the 10" with the 12".
Thanks.
The bass on your Axe-Fx presets really needs to be reigned in or it won't handle well
Hi HippieTim,One thing I forgot to mention. The amp on the FR10 was hot as fucking hell at the end of practice. It's a good thing I have guitar player finger tip calluses - the XLR Jack release and the XLR plug were fucking hot.
I'm going to email Matrix about this.
The CLR amp gets a little warm perhaps but nothing I'd call hot. I need to try running the FR12 for an extended period to see if it gets hot too.
Thanks.
Hmmm....what does it mean? is the FR is over bassy or somethng else?
if the 12" is over bass, maybe the 10” is better after all…?
I’m very happy with my sound as is, the presets works perfect for both setups, the traditional cab and the FRFR, I don’t want to start play with again.
Hi HippieTim,
I am considering the FR10 or the FR12. Have you had a chance to see if the FR12 also ran as hot as the FR 10 ?
In your experience with both, what is your opinion on the increased size and weight of the FR12 - is it worth it in terms of sound versus the FR10. Although I like the size and weight of the FR10 just curious if you think the FR12 would be a better choice for situations playing small rooms live with a 4 piece classic rock band (not suing FOH for instruments). I currently use a Matrix GT1000 and either a 1x12 or 2x12 for the small venues.
Tim, any update on the FR12 running as hot as the FR10?
It does run hot as well. Apparently that is normal though.
I have the FR12 (went from using JBL EON 510's)
I just emailed Andy last night about this very thing. Even though the book says it runs hot, I had to ask. After a 2 hour rehearsal the XLR was so hot along with the fin, I was worried that this cab will not last over time.
Andy's response was "It's designed to run hot". I guess we shall see.
I play in two bands and they are both loud. The FR12 keeps up no problem. I did have to redo all my patches when I bought the FR12. Lots of bottom end!!!!!
You can carry this thing with one hand as it has built in handles.
But my only issue is that I want to tilt it up.
I tried the Onstage tilt but the fin gets in the way and it doesn't sit right. I don't want to lean it against anything as the back needs a lot of air due to how hot it runs.
The items that tilt from the front....I'm worried I won't get enough of a tilt and if I tilt too far for my liking it will fall over.
I thought of screwing some type of angle bracket or hinge to the back but I'm sure that would void the warranty and I don't want to screw up the cabinet.
Any one have any ideas?
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