Robert_S64 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Both my current amps do not have fx loops. I like my Boss Katana 50, but it lacks that FX loop. Didn't think I'd need one and knew from my Yamaha THR10C that even 50W is overkill. Now regretting not getting the 100, just for the fx loop. Looking at open air output for my HD500X. My choices are: A Stage Right 15W 1x12 tube amp: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=611815 Or a single or a pair of studio monitors, from a local reseller: https://www.musicgoround.com/products/greenfield-wi/PSSP/speaker-cabinets?search=Studio Monitors I know they aren't the same, but I'm looking to open up tone and fx options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoguyy Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 assuming you intend on "running direct", a pair of studio monitors will be the better choice 1. stereo devices, even if not used for true stereo, are better because it makes sure you are hearing what is meant to be heard 2. studio monitors (allegedly) provide a clean tone with no coloring based on amp, cab, or speaker plus, studio monitors are multi-purposed. not limited to 'dude, it's a guitar amp' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenbones Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 What do you mean by "open air output"? If you're playing live and micing up, get a decent amp with an effects loop. The Katana's are getting cheaper and cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_S64 Posted September 29, 2019 Author Share Posted September 29, 2019 Open air means everyone can hear it. IOW, not headphones. I got $100 on a gift card (will get another $100 in a month or so). A local reseller has a pair of KRK Rokit 6s (oops, make that Rokit 5s) for $250 on their shelf. I could get those and still keep the Katana 50. They also have a Katana 100 212 for $350 and I could use the 4CM method (and sell the K50 and all the other guitar gear I don't/wouldn't use). Looking for performance for price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoguyy Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 i am still voting for the studio pair but you've mucked up the waters by saying "everyone can hear", because now we don't know if this is a way to hear yourself or if you are playing something like a "house party" where people are hearing you instead of a real gig where they are hearing a pa. **** the truth is, these machines have amp and cab tones built in. the single best thing any user can do is not use something that is going to provide an amp and cab tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_S64 Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 Ok. Open air is a generic term. I have amps that I play open. Headphones get uncomfortable after a bit, so I prefer to hear it over the "open air". Local reseller also has a Headrush FRFR108 for $180. Might choose that instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoguyy Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 then go for a "flat" system, not a guitar amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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