# FRFR recommendations for Metal /High Gain
**URL:** https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/frfr-recommendations-for-metal-high-gain/18951
**Category:** Quad Cortex
**Created:** [July 22, 2025, 5:04am UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/frfr-recommendations-for-metal-high-gain/18951 "2025-07-22T05:04:53Z")
**Posts on this page:** 17
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### Author:  [@Dispernoir](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/Dispernoir)
#### Post date: [July 22, 2025, 5:04am UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/frfr-recommendations-for-metal-high-gain/18951/1 "2025-07-22T05:04:53Z")
Hey everyone,
I’m searching for a cab specially for high - gain - metal sounds but also for clear parts.
I’ve tested a lot the last years with other digital amps. So I had the Laney LFR 12 with my helix but I always found that it sounds muddy and dull with most of Presets. Also had for a long time the Headrush 12 for small gigs but this one I found to harsh and I had to cut the highs a lot.
As I used the Kemper I played it together with the Kemper cab and the results was good.
But now on quad cortex I need a new active cab and tired about testing testing so I need your help.
The frfr is mainly as monitor for recording (together with my studio monitors) and also maybe for small gigs as stage monitor)
I read a lot about the Fender and the Tonex, both have good and bad reviews. On YouTube videos the same. Sometimes they sound brilliant and in the next video they sound like crap.
I’m located in Germany so I need a model to buy there.
Thanks for your help!
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### Author:  [@WienerDogStudios](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/WienerDogStudios)
#### Post date: [July 22, 2025, 4:23pm UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/frfr-recommendations-for-metal-high-gain/18951/2 "2025-07-22T16:23:49Z")
I‘m in Germany, too.
I highly recommend the fender fr solution with the board from archangel electronics (on reverb)
Fella great , sounds great and is silent and has a better eq, if you install the board
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### Author:  [@layne](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/layne)
#### Post date: [July 23, 2025, 12:22pm UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/frfr-recommendations-for-metal-high-gain/18951/3 "2025-07-23T12:22:09Z")
Honestly, I think the Laney FRFR knocked it out the park. Have you played with the HPF knob on the back? Try setting the volume to 12’o clock and the HPF to 9’o clock.
If you still have the Laney FRFR that is.
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### Author:  [@NYdeathgrind](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/NYdeathgrind)
#### Post date: [July 23, 2025, 10:49pm UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/frfr-recommendations-for-metal-high-gain/18951/4 "2025-07-23T22:49:31Z")
Never heard of archangel electronics etc. Just searched reverb and there was only one used listing. Any idea if they still make them etc?
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### Author:  [@WienerDogStudios](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/WienerDogStudios)
#### Post date: [July 24, 2025, 5:40am UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/frfr-recommendations-for-metal-high-gain/18951/5 "2025-07-24T05:40:05Z")
Yeah, he still makes them, there is a loooooooooong thread here:
> **[Fender FR-12 preamp mod : The Hissterectomy](https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/fender-fr-12-preamp-mod-the-hissterectomy.198759/)**
>
> Edit 1/17/ 2025
> The V2 waitlist has been moved to the V3 (latest version) mailing list.
>
> Here is the sign up form to be added to the Archangel Mailing List.
> https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/tFkNddQ
>
> Here is the manual that is still being...
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### Author:  [@JayWhite](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/JayWhite)
#### Post date: [July 31, 2025, 6:15pm UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/frfr-recommendations-for-metal-high-gain/18951/6 "2025-07-31T18:15:01Z")
I’d have to also recommend the Laney LFR series of FRFR powered cabs. I’m not exactly a metal player but sometimes do use higher gain settings. The LFR12 sounds great and it’s quite reasonably priced. They have several iterations of FRFR cabs.
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### Author:  [@GianniShreds](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/GianniShreds)
#### Post date: [July 31, 2025, 6:26pm UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/frfr-recommendations-for-metal-high-gain/18951/7 "2025-07-31T18:26:38Z")
I’m a big fan of Mission Engineering Gem II cab. I also have Atomic Wedge and Friedman FRFR. The Gem II is just awesome no matter what modeler I use (Fractal, Kemper, QC)
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### Author:  [@keith](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/keith)
#### Post date: [July 31, 2025, 7:07pm UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/frfr-recommendations-for-metal-high-gain/18951/8 "2025-07-31T19:07:02Z")
If your set up is going for a monitor for recording, may I suggest the Taurus FR-210… and get it with the Bluetooth module so you can stream something from an auxiliary device and jam along to it or showcase ideas at practise, or whatever. And since you’re German, even better — it’s a hell of a lot closer to you for shipping purposes than it is to me in Canada! I love it, and it’s great for what we do with the digital world. I will _never_ part with it (until it breaks that is… and it’s a lovely build quality, so that’ll never happen unless I’m irresponsible). I am legitimately surprised that it doesn’t get more, if any, love on this forum considering what we play and do 🙂 Check it out!
> **[Taurus FR-210, FRFR Guitar Cabinet, FRFR 10" guitar cabinet, lightweight...](https://www.taurusamps.pl/fr-210)**
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> Custom Guitar Amplification Made in Poland. FRFR - Guitar Speaker Cabinat -Full Renge Flat Response cabinet Taurus FR-210
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### Author:  [@Jogen](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/Jogen)
#### Post date: [August 3, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/frfr-recommendations-for-metal-high-gain/18951/9 "2025-08-03T15:42:43Z")
Hi Dispernoir,
have a look at [www.blueamps.de](http://www.blueamps.de/), Marco builds excellent custom cabs!
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### Author:  [@rinkydinky](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/rinkydinky)
#### Post date: [August 5, 2025, 7:43pm UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/frfr-recommendations-for-metal-high-gain/18951/10 "2025-08-05T19:43:35Z")
EHH just released their frfr cabinet, might be worth a look
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### Author:  [@Dispernoir](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/Dispernoir)
#### Post date: [August 5, 2025, 7:44pm UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/frfr-recommendations-for-metal-high-gain/18951/11 "2025-08-05T19:44:29Z")
I wrote it’s the same like the fender…
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### Author:  [@aslanking7](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/aslanking7)
#### Post date: [August 10, 2025, 6:19am UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/frfr-recommendations-for-metal-high-gain/18951/12 "2025-08-10T06:19:17Z")
I’m using a TONEX CAB in stereo. Personally, I’d recommend running any FRFR in stereo—it’s one of the better ways to get closer to the sound you want. In my experience, a single FRFR speaker doesn’t quite deliver the full guitar image; stereo really helps. Just my two cents.
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### Author:  [@Berserker26](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/Berserker26)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2025, 4:05am UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/frfr-recommendations-for-metal-high-gain/18951/13 "2025-08-20T04:05:06Z")
Have to give another vote for the Laney LFR - It’s great for metal in my opinion.
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### Author:  [@Niksounds](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/Niksounds)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2025, 5:30am UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/frfr-recommendations-for-metal-high-gain/18951/14 "2025-08-20T05:30:12Z")
Asking a FRFR for metal Is funny.
Also..
Frfr Is the most “presa per il culo” in the world 🙂
Full range FLAT response…ahah
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### Author:  [@Dollmaker](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/Dollmaker)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2025, 5:51am UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/frfr-recommendations-for-metal-high-gain/18951/15 "2025-08-20T05:51:33Z")
Aaannd another vote for the Laney.
I use the 212 for about three years now and it sounds awesome for heavy stuff. I tried the QC with the power section of my JVM head and the 1960 vintage cab and the Laney sounds exactly the same with the right settings and a good IR.
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### Author:  [@Dogfart](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/Dogfart)
#### Post date: [February 10, 2026, 1:59am UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/frfr-recommendations-for-metal-high-gain/18951/16 "2026-02-10T01:59:44Z")
Just curious every YouTube vid they sound boxy… and vids you can recommend that sound clear?
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### Author:  [@keith](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/u/keith)
#### Post date: [February 10, 2026, 5:56pm UTC](https://unity.neuraldsp.com/t/frfr-recommendations-for-metal-high-gain/18951/17 "2026-02-10T17:56:47Z")
@Dogfart Any demo video of an FRFR monitor is going to have some form of compression on it to a degree (if this is what you mean by ‘boxy’ … hard to tell sometimes with adjectives like that), so the full sound quality can’t be accurately represented until you’re in the room with it. Not sure where you’re located, but FRFR speakers are quite commonplace in most brick-and-mortar music stores — at least in my area. Instead of perusing YouTube vids, I can’t recommend enough bringing your Neural unit to a store and plugging it in to try out. Whether it’s a cheaper Headrush, or a pricier option like the Laney… the bottom line is once you’re in the room with it, you’ll gain an appreciation for the sound quality and how much more is conveyed in comparison to a YouTube video. My intent is not to sound like a jerk, either — I think it’s just better to spend the hour or two out of your day (I know I’m assuming here) to make these conclusions in person, rather than relying on YouTube reviews. Although some channels like John Nathan Cordy and Andertons have shootouts and comparisons, my opinion is that Rabea Massad has a good demo and explains the capabilities rather well. But again: nothing like going in person to determine for yourself.
Traditional cabs are an option if you have a separate power amp, but that is indeed a separate discussion altogether which I’m more than happy to have, as I use both an FRFR speaker (Taurus FR210.V2) and a traditional power amp/cab set-up (Seymour Duncan Powerstage 170, Sommatone Roaring-40 1x12)