Say you have a wedge monitor on the floor. You (1.5m tall) stand 1m before it. Your room might be 2.5m high. While the direct signal arrives at your ears after 5ms of travel through the air, you get an early reflection from the ceiling after about 12ms . So there already is a short delay of 7ms (12-5) that adds some perceived phase shift (gets louder @140Hz but tamed @70Hz). If you move to 3m away from the monitor the relative delay between direct and reflected signal gets down to 5ms so that 200Hz is perceived louder and 100Hz less loud. This is just one of many reflections you get from the room. They add up to something that alters the sound significantly.

We built the HeadRush FRFR-108 just for you, the discerning guitarist/bassist - if you’re looking to elevate the performance of your HeadRush Pedalboard, Gigboard or any other FX/Amp modeller, your search is over. You’ve found the HeadRush FRFR-108! Don't scoop the mids... leave them in! Although it might sound "pleasant" on it's own when scooped, the guitar actually lives in the mid-range of a mix. If you take them out (even a little) then your guitar will become thin and lifeless in a mix. I've been using tube amps forever. 1x12 combo, 4x12 and tube head, 2-1x12 combos, 2x12 and tube head. They all sound great!! But they all weigh a ton! Even the 1x12 combos are 50lbs. The main APPARENT difference between the Alto and HR is that the Alto has preamps for direct use with microphones. Note: I haven't had this device for long and right now I'm just trying to get a good clean Fender reverb type of sound. Think SRV on Riviera Paradise or Lenny.)As far as the difference between the Alto and the HR, there is a Youtube video where someone compares the two. In all honesty I could not hear a major difference between the two (if at all). Might be my ears though ..... The FRFR 108 measures 434 mm x 256 mm x 245 mm, whereas the FRFR 112 is larger and heavier at 605 mm x 354 mm x 35 mm. However, the sound quality is the best and worst aspect of the FRFR-108. Basically a re-branded Alto TS308, this "full range/flat response" speaker features a ridiculous power rating and an 8" woofer. I found the sound to be very true to the character of the amp models and cab sim/impulse response options chosen on my HX Stomp. The sound is huge, with plenty of low end to fill a room.

In the end, portability made me buy the Alto. It is easy to handle, very light and seems very well built.

Although the 108 would be considered a budget FRFR.... it should not sound bad, just not as good as higher end models. Many people use the Headrush successfully... so it should work for you. I use a "budget" FRFR myself but not the headrush.... I have no problems getting what I need out of it. In case you haven't gotten the drift yet....here it is ONE MORE TIME: There is no such thing as a FRFR speaker!! There is no standard for it. There is no standard reference for it. It is purely a marketing term and means ABSOLUTELY NOTHING in any measurable way. Louder" will always be perceived as "better"..... are you attempting to listen to the FRFR really quietly.... or are you able to actually push it a little? All these Headrush powered boxes remind me of the Alto TS210s and similar powered boxes (I have 4 of the TS210s). If only because they look like they're sourced from the same manufacturer. I am aware there are some internal differences between the Alto TS312 series and the Headrush112, but I'm curious how the Headrush boxes actually sound for modelers. So, when some sales person says "Get this, it's FRFR! You NEED that with a modeler!" you immediately know that they're at best FOS.