DallasGlenn2005
Experienced
It pays to advertise. I just ordered the ELIS.8. My expectations are high. And reaffirms my disgust for the weakness of the $US.
It pays even more to have happy customers who talk about their products in glowing terms and play with them where others can hear them, encouraging others to buy the product. Red Sound is taking a page from Fractal's playbook on that.It pays to advertise. I just ordered the ELIS.8. My expectations are high. And reaffirms my disgust for the weakness of the $US.
I only ordered 1 active vs. the pair. I’m replacing some lower/mid end JBL studio monitors. I’m a hobby, home studio player - maybe once a year play a birthday party with old college friends. I’m assuming it’s a big upgrade for me.It pays even more to have happy customers who talk about their products in glowing terms and play with them where others can hear them, encouraging others to buy the product. Red Sound is taking a page from Fractal's playbook on that.
I ordered the ELIS.8 a couple weeks ago, they finished burn-in a little over a week ago, and shipped last Monday. They're currently on the truck from L.A. to here and scheduled for delivery this Monday. Ohhh yeaaah!
My expectations are high also. Marco's demo was the clincher; He gets a good sound, both in videos of him live with his band and in his studio, and his video of the ELIS.8 was equally good, and telling, as they sounded clear and punchy through the things he played as he demo'd.
I like the fact that each ELIS.8 cabinet is about half the width of a standard 1x12" floor wedge, about 2" taller and deeper, so basically the pair is the same footprint of a regular FRFR.
And, yeah, the Dollar was weak against the Euro, and that bothers me, but wasn't about to keep me from ordering the system.
I love the sound of stereo output so that drove that aspect of the purchase. A friend, who I sold my AX8 to, immediately paired it with a set of Headrush's 108 cabinets, and I was stunned how well they handled the volume for the club we were in and how the stereo spread created a massive presence. He said they were right on the edge when he was playing bigger rooms and sometimes would distort so he bought the 112 models also for louder situations. Now he uses either pair just for his stage fill and runs into the FOH system, which results in stunning sound.I only ordered 1 active vs. the pair. I’m replacing some lower/mid end JBL studio monitors. I’m a hobby, home studio player - maybe once a year play a birthday party with old college friends. I’m assuming it’s a big upgrade for me.
Hi Glenn, using Output 3 offers extra volume control. I use a GEQ before output 3 to fine tune the sound.Great video. I want to make sure I’m not missing something obvious. Curious, why are you using Output 3 vs. Output 1, for example?
Thank you Sash.I have also used the Matrix together with a Mesa 2x12 Cab and now I do use the RedSound Speakers with power amp.
I can’t say anything about a difference in tone, it’s to long ago since I played the Matrix.
A benefit with a active Speaker would less things to carry with.
Cheers
Sash
It’s always good to have a option.Thank you Sash.
Well I could of course also just get the active/passive stereo MF10 set. But I already have the Matrix.
What I'm really curious about is would the Matrix with two passive MF10's sound worse than the active/passive MF10 set with its own power amp.
When I keep the Matrix, I'd always have the option to use a standard guitar cab if that situation might occur. This is a slight flexibility advantage but sound is most important to me.
Red Sound has some tilt cab stands, I'm maybe ordering two of them:
https://www.redsound.it/stand-for-cabinet
I don’t think they are overpriced, they are also handmade and painted in Italy.Oh man. Those tilt stands are sooooo overpriced. Absurd.
Hi Willem,Hi Sash. Thanks for responding !
I am currently not playing in an band, mainly because of the Covid crisis but als because I haven't had the time for a band the couple last years. But I am very very eager to start playing again as soon as possible.
The last year I have been working on my electric guitar skills with a tutor, because I have mainly been playing acoustic guitar so far. Electric is fun and sometimes challenging ! I have also bought a Helix - I know, I know, wrong choice as far as this group is probably concerned
So, if I understand you correctly, the MF10 woud be the best overall solution, since I can play it on "bedroom volume level" as well as use it on stage ?
Greetz,
Willem
I completely agree.And yes the MF10 would be the perfect solution for now and the future.
Bedroom levels are sounding very good and rehearsal or gig volume sounding awesome.
In short the Elis 8 do have a slightly mir bump compared to the MF 10 and the MF10 are wider sounding. It’s a bit like comparing a 2x12 and a 4x12 cab.
I‘m using both with great success but if I had to choose only one, I would go for the MF10.
One Input, Mono only. (the right one)The MF.10 is schefuled to be delivered on Monday - I am excited to try it out. Just the one active cabinet for now - perhaps the passive one will follow.
One daft question. I use a Helix floor. Do I connect both outputs from the Helix (left and right) to the two inputs on the MF.10? Or am I supposed to use the MF.10 in mono mode and use one input (left)?
Greetz,
Willem