Hello,
After some consideration, I decided to go for an AX8 and am on G66's waiting list. Even though I'll keep my tube amp for a while, I want to use the AX8 with a FRFR monitor. So I have a few questions.
1) Regarding the "secondary" purchases, there will be a good cable (like the Humbuster) to go between the AX8 and the monitor, and an expression pedal like the EV-1. Did I miss something else for home use?
As for the monitor itself, I searched this forum and a few others. At this point I think I'll buy the Matrix Q12a also sold by G66, but there are a few things I wasn't able to find about its use.
2) I'm playing mostly metal. In theory, an FRFR monitor is neutral, but just in case, is it a good choice for this style? I saw people suggest the Atomic CLR, but I don't really know how different from the Q12a it could be.
3) I also have a 5-string bass, and the lowest string is around 30 Hz. The Q12a goes as low as 40 Hz, while the CLR goes only to 70 Hz. Will it really be a problem?
4) The Q12a is a 260W speaker. Is it too powerful for home use? Will it sound good at rather low volume? If at some point I start rehearsing with a band, could I just buy a Q12 (passive) and plug it on the slave cab output of the Q12a to be heard?
Of course I'd also be grateful for other advice on that same topic.
After some consideration, I decided to go for an AX8 and am on G66's waiting list. Even though I'll keep my tube amp for a while, I want to use the AX8 with a FRFR monitor. So I have a few questions.
1) Regarding the "secondary" purchases, there will be a good cable (like the Humbuster) to go between the AX8 and the monitor, and an expression pedal like the EV-1. Did I miss something else for home use?
As for the monitor itself, I searched this forum and a few others. At this point I think I'll buy the Matrix Q12a also sold by G66, but there are a few things I wasn't able to find about its use.
2) I'm playing mostly metal. In theory, an FRFR monitor is neutral, but just in case, is it a good choice for this style? I saw people suggest the Atomic CLR, but I don't really know how different from the Q12a it could be.
3) I also have a 5-string bass, and the lowest string is around 30 Hz. The Q12a goes as low as 40 Hz, while the CLR goes only to 70 Hz. Will it really be a problem?
4) The Q12a is a 260W speaker. Is it too powerful for home use? Will it sound good at rather low volume? If at some point I start rehearsing with a band, could I just buy a Q12 (passive) and plug it on the slave cab output of the Q12a to be heard?
Of course I'd also be grateful for other advice on that same topic.