Done deal. Thank you

[LizzyD]

OT, but what's that laptop stand?

Looks like one of these trays that screws onto any mic stand, I have one:
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MSA5000--on-stage-stands-msa5000-laptop-mount

 

[Fizz]

Yes the contour switch was off. I contacted Sweetwater and they are going to cover the return shipping charges which is great. I am now trying to decide HS8s or giving the 108 Headrush a try. I read about the 112 being bassy and boomy but I thought the 112s would be better. You live and learn. Being new to this with so many options does not help much. I do continue to thank you for your opinions and advice.

@gbsmusic, I found my FRFR12 sounded much better standing up than laying down. I'm sure putting them on a pole would make a change in the sound too. Before you send them back try them every way you can if you haven't already.

 

[wcfieldskx]

The HR speakers (both 108 and 112) need a bit of a low cut EQ on them. After that, they sound great.

 

[mtripp]

@gbsmusic, make sure the contour switch on those headrushes are off. Mine are too boomy with it on. I also have mine elevated about 1 foot off the ground. Mine are also xlr connected with the volume at about 5 on the speakers, output on the fm3 is at about 3:00. Volume to taste for your situation and set up.

I used that contour switch once when the gypsy neighbors were blasting their garbage 'music'. The police the next town over could hear them and came over to visit. After a Palinka (Hungarian moonshine) they went to the neighbors and told them to turn their crap off (in Hungarian, of course)

 

[JoKeR III]

The more I use the Focal Alphas, the more I love them! Just had my wife down to listen to a song and cranked them up a bit; no harshness, just great detail! I would seriously recommend them over the HS8, my wife agreed - she's my fresh set of ears when mixing. The HS8 was very harsh in the high end- ear fatigue - non of that present with the Focals.

 

[gbsmusic]

@gbsmusic, I found my FRFR12 sounded much better standing up than laying down. I'm sure putting them on a pole would make a change in the sound too. Before you send them back try them every way you can if you haven't already.

Actually that's how I have them because of my space in the living room. I only play at home. Just someone that likes to play guitar on my free time

 

[Digitalnoob]

You can eq the Headrush speakers alright but I still find they still lack the clarity of studio monitors.

 

[Dave Merrill]

Actually that's how I have them because of my space in the living room. I only play at home. Just someone that likes to play guitar on my free time

Vot eez zeez "free time" you speak ov?

 

[gbsmusic]

Vot eez zeez "free time" you speak ov?

You can eq the Headrush speakers alright but I still find they still lack the clarity of

You can eq the Headrush speakers alright but I still find they still lack the clarity of studio monitors.

So will the Yamaha HS8 do the job for a living Room

 

[gbsmusic]

I used that contour switch once when the gypsy neighbors were blasting their garbage 'music'. The police the next town over could hear them and came over to visit. After a Palinka (Hungarian moonshine) they went to the neighbors and told them to turn their crap off (in Hungarian, of course)

I'm getting the hint that you don't like your neighbours much lol