Line 6 powercab vs frfr Line 6 Powercab for FRFR? By hoyobih105, May 24 1 reply 705 views rd2rk May 24 Oct 12, 2023 · Powercab is a closed back cab and when using the speaker emulations with mid to high-gain amps is as close to AITR as it gets with modeled amps of that type, keeping in mind that a 112/212 cab will NEVER sound like a 412. See full list on killerguitarrigs. You can use the Powercab in FRFR mode, where the custom-made speaker and high-frequency compression driver will deliver an authentic representation of your preset patch or profile. IO became extremely complex, whereas if I just had an frfr, I could just run everything in serial and be done with the mental gymnastics. The difference of course is the PowerCab is FRFR, but the Catalyst isn' Apr 2, 2021 · Line 6’s entry-level FRFR cabinet, the Powercab 112, uses a single 12” custom hybrid coaxial speaker housed in an enclosure with a sleek, vintage aesthetic that can pump out 250W of power and 128 db SPL. So between the Laney FFR112 and the Headrush 112, does anyone have a recommendation either way? Can both keep up with drums? How loud are they in a large room? Can they handle low tunings and high gain sounds well? Jul 11, 2020 · Even the coaxial FRFR designs like Line 6 Powercab and Mission Gemini have the HF driver under a fabric center dust cap of the 12" LF/woofer driver. All of the options should work fine for you, but you'll still need to make the adjustment from a traditional speaker cabinet to a FRFR style arrangement. However, when set to Flat mode (and whether you load IRs . Shhh!) using the 'Power Amp In' mode. That issue has been solved with the Line 6 Powercab 112 Plus – an all-in-one FRFR and speaker cab simulator that gives your amp models the sound of real guitar cabinets. The FR12 feels and sounds more like a real cabinet, easier to handle (lilr thr knobs on top), looks nice. Sep 24, 2023 · Powercab is a wooden cabinet, tuned for the Eminence speaker (s) it contains, so it will ALWAYS sound more like a real guitar cab than a plastic PA style FRFR speaker or studio monitors. I don’t really get why, if you just want an FRFR speaker, you wouldn’t get something like a Line 6 L2t (or 3 if you want inhuman volume and enough inputs for a mic/bass as well as your axe) . Apr 11, 2018 · However, when set to Flat mode (and whether you load IRs into Powercab or your modeler), Powercab amplifies the sound of your presets as they are, similar to a traditional FRFR speaker system—but with a response and feel closer to that of an actual guitar amp. The powercab+ speaker/cabinet just sounds crummy, you can tell the electronics is doing its job for flat response and modeling, just lousy sounding otherwise, maybe a bad speaker choice. Mar 7, 2022 · I bought a Catalyst 60W, but wonder if a bigger Catalyst (probably the 100) would make a good all-round replacement for a PowerCab to use with my amp modeller (currently using a Headrush. com Nov 6, 2025 · The Powercab 112 is one of the best FRFR speakers out there for players who want a range of great-sounding options to complement their amp modeler unit. Feb 3, 2024 · I have both, the Powercab Plus and the FR12. For my particular setup, using the powercab as intended (recreating speaker models), it made my rig very much more complicated, given I use a looper and a drum machine in my pedal board. In short, I have given my son the Powercab Plus to use at home, and I am using the FR12 during rehearsal and live myself. When paired with any modeler, it’s an active speaker system that can deliver a much more authentic “amp-in-the-room” playing experience. I am using a Quad Cortex or a Helix Nov 4, 2019 · First I haven't tried the Line 6 Powercab but I own a Laney LFR-112. May 24, 2025 · All Activity Home Community Support Amplifiers Powercab New Helix Floor User – Tonex Cab vs. Sep 14, 2020 · The powercab has some useful Helix oriented features and uses a coax speaker rather than the speaker and horn arrangement on a powered speaker. Powercab FAQ LINE 6 POWERCAB 112 / POWERCAB 112 PLUS So are these the Helix FRFR speakers we’ve been requesting for, like, years? Nope—Powercab is waaay beyond your bog standard FRFR speaker. Line 6 Powercab for FRFR? Welcome to the Line 6 forums! Apply to Join our Public Beta Testing Program! Feb 10, 2021 · The Powercab CL and Powercab families of active guitar speaker systems offer two distinctly different options for amplifying your amp modeler or even a compact amp-simulation pedal mounted on your pedalboard. Plus I imagine they use engineered grille cloth as well. But that is my oppinion, if you have the chance try them both yourselves. Sep 12, 2024 · So is anyone using the PC for an acoustic guitar amp? I have been for two years and was wondering what people are doing as far as FRFR, LF or LF Flat? Which one is working best for you and why? I am lately finding the FRFR a bit harsh and would like to tame it. So I've been looking at a few options The Line 6 Powercabs look good, but they are much more expensive than alternatives. Mar 15, 2021 · New Helix Floor User – Tonex Cab vs. I have af Yamaha DXR10 and the Laney LFR-112 now. It's a great frfr with a more classic guitar cabinet look (If you don't turn the LED on;-)) I have owned Alto TS-210 keep blowing that up and it's sound was lacking. The Powercab speaker modeling is the true power of the device. They both suck, the headrush frfr-112 is worse. zgesq tvvpgb hrszj ynjlse mnba qngnjae wfedwvpu eonrq dkxljns jdpmp cyjk xirvzl gypzd snvemj kplx