overstreet1995

Thanks for the insights! You both bring up some really good points, and it’s definitely making me think more critically about the decision. I haven’t played live recently, but it’s something I’m aiming to get back into, so ease of transport is a huge factor. I could see how a more portable setup like FRFR would make things smoother. When you talk about the ‘amp in the room’ vs. ‘mic’d amp’ sound, that’s something I’ve been considering too. I love the organic feel of a cab, but I think I might be ready to try out the flexibility of cab sims and see if it fits better with the tones I’m chasing now. I guess the only way to know for sure is to experiment, right? Do you have any FRFR speaker models you’d recommend specifically for heavier genres like metal or djent? I’ve heard good things about the Line 6 Powercab, but are there other contenders worth considering? Also, about the balanced XLR output from the POD to the power amp—would that give a noticeable improvement in sound quality or reduce noise compared to the unbalanced setup I’ve been using? I’ve always just used whatever cables I had lying around, but now I’m wondering if better cables could really tighten up my tone. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!

I recently got some old gear back that I bought years ago when I didn't know much about equipment. It's a POD HD Pro X, an Orange Jim Root Signature 2x12 cab, and a Crown XLS1002. I had it set up with two instrument cables from the POD to the Crown, and two XLR-to-speaker cables into the cab. I've been tweaking it and getting decent results, though I wish I’d done more research back then. Now, I'm debating whether to stick with this setup or switch to an FRFR (Full Range, Flat Response) speaker. Would the FRFR route be better in terms of sound and convenience? My current setup doesn't let me fully utilize/get good sounds out of the cab sims, but I’m getting good tones with a lot of adjustment. Is it worth upgrading, or should I save money and make do with what I have? Also, what FRFR speakers would you recommend? I've been eyeing some used Line 6 Powercab 112 Plus models. For those who use FRFR, how loud can they go? Lastly, with my setup, I'm using the unbalanced output on my POD to the Crown. Would switching to the balanced XLR output improve the sound? Would better cables make a noticeable difference? Currently, it's two unbalanced instrument cables to the Crown, then XLR-to-speaker cables in stereo to the cab.