New Amp -OR- Midpriced modelers -OR- Is anyone here (still) playing a Tonex?

[deathworlder]

I loved my Headrush Gigboard when I had it! I paired it with the Headrush FRFR cabs and they were awesome! I didn't have to try others. However, as I don't gig anymore, the 112 was too boomy for me at home. I tried out the 108, and it was just right for my use at home.

Alto... I don't think they were meant to be for modelers, no matter what they say about it. I opted to go for getting the one that was meant for rather than saving a few bucks.

However, if budget allows, I would go for the higher tier ones.

I've read Alto is the manufacturer of the Headrush...
You say, "no matter what they say about it"...
What is the difference between a modeler specific speaker and PA speaker if both are FRFR?
I'm not trying to be confrontational; just trying to learn.

 

[RC Mike]

What is the difference between a modeler specific speaker and PA speaker if both are FRFR?

With the InMusic offerings, it’s the inputs and marketing.

 

[deathworlder]

With the InMusic offerings, it’s the inputs and marketing.

What's up with the inputs?

 

[littlebadboy]

I've read Alto is the manufacturer of the Headrush...
You say, "no matter what they say about it"...
What is the difference between a modeler specific speaker and PA speaker if both are FRFR?
I'm not trying to be confrontational; just trying to learn.

That question was brought up before. The Headrush and Alto are under the same parent company. From what I have read, if I recall it right, although they both look similar, it's something about the circuit, speakers, etc.

 

[RC Mike]

What's up with the inputs?

They’re the main difference between the Alto and Headrush units. Different panel orientation, with one being slated towards vertical standing and the other a wedge. The Alto has a USB connection as an input. Same guts. Maybe some different firmware? InMusic would know, but it’s not in their interest to disclose that. I can guess why.

 

[Justin1971]

I currently use a Kemper stage and relatively easy to dial in a good tone - I used a Helix a few years ago and really did not get on with that, glad I went the Kemper route. before that I was Digitech GSP2101 user - to get a decent sound of that you needed a degree in computer programming lol - I had much more time back then but these days I just want to spend more time playing rather than twiddling. I am in a covers band and the Kemper has been a big part of my sound from cleans to crunch to metal and everything in between.