Atomic CLR Neo MK2 vs Friedman ASM-10?

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axelat

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I know this question has been asked a lot but I still need help. I gave up my Hesu 2x12 with 50Watts Valve Amp and need a FRFR solution for my AX8 for rehearsal and live usage (mostly smaller clubs).

As I am in my mid 40s the lower the weight the better ;-) - so I narrowed it down to Atomic CLR Neo MK2 or the Friedman ASM-10. Both are available in Europe (Friedman at Thomann and the CLR at Andertons.uk) both have the same price, both get very good comments and reviews.

Most of the time I use high gain metal tones, Friedman BE/CE and Boogie 2c+ with a clean mid boost. Currently I dial in my tones with my Adam A7x at a decent volume and it would be great to have a monitor that translates those presets well - and allow fine tuning at high volumes at rehearsals so that the sound later translates good to FOH. I tend to get the CLR as it is coax, more lightweight and more flat than the Friedman (according to reviews and postings from the forum) - but there are many who love the "amp in the room" feeling of the Friedman.

Any thoughts?
 
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I can only speak to the CLR's. I had QSC's and hated them because they sounded artificial and midrange "honkey." Presently I have 2 Event Opals used to dial in my patches (awesome BTW but no longer manufactured) and I can say the translation to my CLR's is nearly identical. I say nearly because of the sheer volume I'm able to get with a pair of CLR NEO's that I can't get with the Opals. They really are a great FRFR solution for me. I 've had them when I had my AxeFX II XL+ and I now own a AX8 and a III. I really can't say enough good things about the CLR's but of course YMMV.
 
stink said:
I HIGHLY doubt they'll disappoint! Let us know what you think once you get them up and running.
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Sounds like he only ordered one, but two in stereo kicks it up to a whole nother level.....would be well worth it! Either way, I agree, no disappointment!
 
Yes I ordered just one for now. At home I play stereo through my Adams and the difference is huge. For most of my patches I use a stereo chorus or the enhancer. But if I like the CLR I will get another one soon ;-)
 
I’ve had a CLR then a CLR Neo. I ordered and tried an ASC-10. I just sent it back. Lacked clarity and sounded boxy and small. Maybe it was defective?

Regardless, you made a good choice. :)
 
axelat said:
Yes I ordered just one for now. At home I play stereo through my Adams and the difference is huge. For most of my patches I use a stereo chorus or the enhancer. But if I like the CLR I will get another one soon ;-)
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Right on mang, let us know what you think!
 
FenderJunkie said:
If you don’t like it you can always return it and try the Friedman. I sold my CLR after getting the ASC-10. The Atomic sounded boxy and shrill, but that was just my take. The Friedman sounds like a 212 loaded with my favourite speakers!
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You got that backwards :) As long as we like out tones it’s all good.
 
If the CLR sounded shrill it was because the sound into was shrill. The Friedman wil l roll that off. But recorded it through a good PA you’ll get all the shrill.
 
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