This review is for you, fellow musician. If you're considering—or unsure—whether this speaker works well with multi-effects units like the Helix, Headrush, Quad Cortex, etc.,
I’m writing this because I couldn’t find much information when I was looking, and I figured it might be helpful.
I’ve used it in band rehearsals: The performance for guitar is solid—better than the Headrush or Valeton FRFR options—and it delivers about the same real output as a 50-watt amp. The speaker has a monitor mode and includes a built-in EQ via the app, which is useful since for multi-effects you typically want the flattest response possible. Some may find the stock EQ setting a bit bass-heavy, but that can be adjusted in the app.
➕ Downside: the EQ only has bass and treble controls—no midrange. That’s definitely a limitation, and I hope they add at least a mid control in future updates.
For electric bass, I’d recommend looking at the next larger model. At higher volumes or deeper tones, it can start to clip or distort.
➕ Another point for anyone planning to use it with microphones: there’s no built-in reverb, so I’d suggest pairing it with a small mixer if you want to add vocal effects.
As for battery life, it depends on your volume levels. The louder you go, the shorter the battery will last. That’s expected.
Overall, I’d recommend this speaker for musicians who want to EQ and dial in their tones and be ready to plug straight into a PA system. It’s a great reference monitor. Bonus: You never know when a party will break out—and with this speaker, you’ll be ready with solid volume and sound quality.
