Another Head Rush 108 or 112 vs QSC k10.2 speaker debate

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I apologize for beating a dead horse on this. So I ’ve read multiple hours and hours worth of varied forums and posts regarding speakers. I have a budget of about $600-800. Here’s my options please let me what you’d pick if you were in my shoes?? I’m using an Axe III.

2 separate Headrush 108
2 separate Headrush 112
1 single QSC k10.2 or Yamaha DX10

I’ll be mostly using them for reheasel or sometimes home practice and occasionally as a back line/monitor when playing out.
 
I can only comment on the FR108. I play in a rock band with another guitar player and bassist who play tube amps, a hard hitting drummer. I play through the PA and use a CLR monitor . I tried a 108 because I was hoping lighten setup. It sounded good at home, and even decently loud while I demo'd it to bandmates at the start of rehearsal. However, as soon as the band kicked in, it couldn't cut it. I am back to the CLR.

If you play in a loud band, check out the other options. Also, look at the QSC CP12.
 
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rickboot said:
I can only comment on the FR108. I play in a rock band with another guitar player and bassist who play tube amps, a hard hitting drummer. I play through the PA and use a CLR monitor . I tried a 108 because I was hoping lighten setup. It sounded good at home, and even decently loud while I demo'd it to bandmates at the start of rehearsal. However, as soon as the band kicked in, it couldn't cut it. I am back to the CLR.

If you play in a loud band, check out the other options. Also, look at the QSC CP12.
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Great advice. I currently have 3 music projects going. One of the drummers has anvil hands and it gets really loud even though we’re a 3 piece. This is my first experience with fractal and going digital. I’ve always played with a 4x12 cab and 100w head. I’m trying to get my rig setup up proper and dialed in before I take it to rehearsal. All input and recommendations are much appreciated. I considered this.... If bought 2 Headrush speakers for the price of one QSC or Yamaha, it may give me the option to run stereo and more headroom if needed. I also like the option of something lighter and leads back breaking after years of hauling a half stack.
 
ColoringOutsidetheLines said:
I apologize for beating a dead horse on this. So I ’ve read multiple hours and hours worth of varied forums and posts regarding speakers. I have a budget of about $600-800. Here’s my options please let me what you’d pick if you were in my shoes?? I’m using an Axe III.

2 separate Headrush 108
2 separate Headrush 112
1 single QSC k10.2 or Yamaha DX10

I’ll be mostly using them for reheasel or sometimes home practice and occasionally as a back line/monitor when playing out.
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I have to use 2 K10's to get a comfortable level above my loud drummer with acoustic drums. The get a little harsh when you have just one. Not enough air moving. We play 80's rock, Journey, Stix, Foreigner, Kansas.....etc
 
DaveO said:
I have two HR 112's they do a nice job, easy on the back and wallet, sure there are better systems and they cost more but no regrets here..
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I appreciate your reply. Thanks for your experience. This will hijack my own thread but I’m starting to lean heavily toward ponying up and getting a Friedman ASC-12 I’m used to a 4x12 so I need something will give me more of a cabinet sound. It would only be about $200 more than 2-Headrush 12’s.
 
no worries, I had actually looked at the Friedman ASC-12, my only drawback was I like to play in stereo so I'd need to get two of these and I could not bring myself to spend that much I'm sure it will do a good job for you, for what its worth I also used 412s I actually have two 1960 Marshals w/two (2) JMC800 heads so I can appreciate having and wanting to move more when you play. Update the post if you get them and let us know how you like them. Cheers...
 
DaveO said:
no worries, I had actually looked at the Friedman ASC-12, my only drawback was I like to play in stereo so I'd need to get two of these and I could not bring myself to spend that much I'm sure it will do a good job for you, for what its worth I also used 412s I actually have two 1960 Marshals w/two (2) JMC800 heads so I can appreciate having and wanting to move more when you play. Update the post if you get them and let us know how you like them. Cheers...
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I’ll keep you posted. It’s nice to hear you have the same concerns. I wish we had a music shop where I live so I could test out speakers. I would love a stereo setup also but I may settle to get the best live sounding speaker and save stereo for headphones and recording. Do you have any opinions from personal experience on the Friedman? There’s also a Gemini 1 I could pick up locally.
 
ColoringOutsidetheLines said:
I’ll keep you posted. It’s nice to hear you have the same concerns. I wish we had a music shop where I live so I could test out speakers. I would love a stereo setup also but I may settle to get the best live sounding speaker and save stereo for headphones and recording. Do you have any opinions from personal experience on the Friedman? There’s also a Gemini 1 I could pick up locally.
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I do not, just know that the brand has a solid reputation, and do not know the Ampeg model your refering too... if I was looking right now I might try and score a few of these https://celestion.com/product/138/k12h200tc/ and put them in some good cabinets while Celestion is not marketing them as frfr speakers others say they are full range and good for modeling.
 
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