Stuck Between Powered/Un-Powered Kemper

I don’t see any way that the unpowered Version is “more versatile”

It has exactly the same outputs MINUS the powered one.

You’re simply giving yourself another option by choosing the powered versions.

I recently got a powered Kemper after owning an unpowered one for many years.

I'd say go for the powered one. It really is quite nice to be able to plug into a 4x12 cab and let 'er rip.

I have a power head which feeds one half of the stereo to a cab (choice of several) and the the other to a powered wedge. If working in mono, I can use either or both and ... what wwittman said!

I was in the same boat. I went powered. I'd rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.

I have an unpowered toaster. I got an Electro-Harmonix 44 magnum poweramp, I use right-angle cables for its in/outs, and I veclro'd it and it's power supply inside the space in the back of KPA. I can fit it in there with the cables, so no need to remove it, and the power(kemper too)/speaker/instrument cables all fit nicely as well when they're rolled up.

I'm really happy with it period, but when I consider the price it's incredible. I run it into a Mesa 2x12 and practice in a garage with a very loud drummer, bassist, and other guitarist haha, and it is loud. We play Breaking Benjamin/In This Moment/Deftones/etc, and it easily keeps up and will drown everyone else out if I start to turn it up. I can't really see myself needing more wattage. I am super impressed with this little poweramp, anyone on a budget should give it serious consideration.

That’s a great solution Locrain