), and fairly high volumes. Awesome sound. A pair, plus stands, will cost about $650. I could just order all of it and return the lesser ones, but if at all possible I'd rather not do that. Check out Jason Sadites' channel he's got a number of Helix- specific tutorials. YMMV. It'll take a while. I've never compared them. This being a Helix forum, between the AXE and the Helix, guess which one we'll recommend? Setting everything at noon and letting it rip will not work, no matter what speakers you choose. Higher up means closer to ear level and that always sounds better to me. So maybe jump up some Yamaha DBR10's instead of the Alto. Although I've had a few people I know tell me to get the AX8, the UI of the Helix is just seems super intuitive. I switched from an all tube setup, as well. I haven't played out in years, and while I cant say I never will again, I don't see it happening anytime soon. That's simply the nature of the design of those types of speakers. Again, Yamaha quality/flexibility (and 10" vs 12") vs Alto price. The lower range speakers (Alto, Headrush, etc) also use bi-amping, but the crossover frequency is fixed. Your link has been automatically embedded. I'm about to jump into the modeling game. Either a pair of JBL 308P MKII on stands, or a pair of Alto TS310 on the floor as wedges. The room I play in is decent size (13'x30'), and I tend to move around alot, almost never playing while sitting. Inmusic claims that the FRFR112 is "voiced for guitar", but the only difference that they'll admit to is the lack of mic preamps. Which would be better? Which one you'd prefer only you can answer, and there's exactlyone way to findout. You might also consider looking into the smaller versions of these speakers as bass response really isn't a major consideration when it comes to DSP driven powered speaker designs. LOTS of people use the Yamaha and are very happy. I use a pair of Yamaha DXRs on stands in my basement with my LT. Im sure theyll both have great audio fidelity. Pasted as rich text. The premium level speakers have all the general features of the mid-range speakers and with moreclean and precise high volume performance, and more advanced electronics and DSP capabilities for contouring the speaker's response. Smaller isn't necessarily the problem with the JBL's. IMPORTANT SAFETY ALERT: RELAY G10 TRANSMITTER FIRE HAZARD. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. By The Altos are PA speakers, and have a much wider dispersion. Since they're a bass reflex system you'd need to follow the manufacturers directions regarding placement. Apply to Join our Public Beta Testing Program! I've come to the realization that I get zero benefit from a tube amp because I can never really push the tubes. That means that they'll have a "sweet spot" in terms of volume and listener position, and are best used vertically on poles. Sorry about the crappy paint work, I'm not an artist. Powered by Invision Community, Opinions on speaker situation for Helix LT, Apple M1, MacOS 11 and 12 Compatibility with Line 6 Software. For your needs, either will do. The Alto's or Headrush would fall into this category. Thanks for the heads up. Cost is the same on both. Asalready noted though, either would be more than adequate for your needs. The low end systems which have a good range of sound but very little flexibility in terms of adjusting for different placements and types of usage (spoken lectures, recorded music, live music, etc. A pair of short speaker stands will cost about $50: https://www.guitarcenter.com/On-Stage/SSAS7000B-Mini-Adjustable-Speaker-Stand-1500000023557.gc. There's often a steep learning curve one that's totally worth it imho sodon't expect instant gratification. Your previous content has been restored. Paste as plain text instead, Ill definitely check out that channel. Manyplayers making the switch from tube amps have difficulty at the outset. Clear editor. I personally own a QSC CP8 that I use for smaller open mic nights or jam sessions which is very capable with a great sound and consistent peformance to my DXR12 which I use for professional gigs. Modelers are NOT guitar amps, and FRFR speakers have a much wider and flatterfrequency response than typical guitar speakers, requiring acompletely different approach to the use of EQ. As DD said, you get what you pay for. Maybe Im just dense. My main concern is that the JBL's may sound "smaller", compared to the Alto. They'll sound best standing at the apex of the equilateral triangle between the speakers. Which will sound better? The speakers that would fall into this category would be things like the QSC CP12, EV ZLX-12P, or Yamaha DBR12. Speakers with DSP adjust crossover frequency and/or relative power levels between low and high frequency components based on volume levels. I've decided on the Helix LT. Next dilemma is how to get sound from the Helix. Yamaha's warranty is hard to beat though! They should also go on (short) speaker stands to prevent bass coupling with the floor, and because they don't have the DSP that more expensive speakers have to cope with that. The Yamaha are lower powered, but higher quality and more flexible (DSP). I've narrowed it down to two options. For my needs? If you get the Yamaha, I'd get the stands anyway. Ok. The main difference between the FRFR112 and the TS312 is that the TS312 has mic preamps. April 6, 2019 in Helix. As for speakers, the JBLs are near field monitors, intended for mixing. I just don't know which will sound best. I use a single HR FRFR112 and it sounds great. I also own a ZLX-12P which I use for a side fill monitor, but have used it on occasion for my Helix. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. On a side note, no matter what you choose, do yourself a favor and watch some youtube vids on how to dial in a modeler with FRFR speakers. Unfortunately, while I'm within 20 minutes of 3 different Guitar Centers, not one of them has both of these to demo. You cannot paste images directly. The type of speakers falling into this category would be things like the QSC K12.2, Yamaha DXR12, or the Line 6 Stagesource speakers. Upload or insert images from URL. Selling my tube stuff and cabs to go full modeling. You can post now and register later. pilethemup, However, keeping the above feature differences in mind, the relative quality in terms of construction and durability on the low end has increased considerably in recent years. In terms of the other direction of using FRFR liveperformance style powered speakers, it's important to understand that you get what you pay for in terms of quality. A frequently asked, yet unanswerable question it's entirely subjective. Line 6, Inc. Generally speaking, other than professional large scale concert type speakers, you have three basic levels in the market right now. Still not clear.
That being the case I might suggest you look more into the mid-range speakers such as the ZLX series, DBR series, or CP series. As you mentioned, volume isn't a primary concern. Playing by myself to a backing track or whatever I just don't need the volume. A pair of DBR10s will cost about $800 vs $500 for the Altos. I've made a little diagram of my room hoping that will help. The higher range do that and have presets for different situations and placements. Display as a link instead, As mentioned previously they're studio monitors, meaning they're meant to be listened to in a very specific equilateral triangular arrangement between the listener and the two speakers in order to get the full effect. The next level of speakers would be more mid-range priced, have more flexibility for adjusting for usage, but a bit lower maximum volume, and use a bi-amp design for separating power to the speaker and the horn. They will most undoubtedly sound very high fidelity, and will probably sound okay as you move about the room, but the stereo effect will be limited. ok.
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