best monitor for kemper

Difficult to find at this stage somebody that tried all 3, considering that the CLR is hardly available and the Matrix just started shipping....

In the end it will be as always: a matter of taste.

I tested many of them (not yet the CLR and the Matrix) and in the end it boils down to personal preferences.

I'd like to see a more pragmatic approach: "What gives good results in the overall opinion of the user"s instead of "best of".

I personally have very strong opinions towards what solution I like best at the moment, but this is only me.

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in your opinion which is the best?
- matrix cfr12
- atomic clr
- Blue Amps Camper

matrix have just released a new active cab yesterday, looks really cool. im looking at a face off between that and the CLR

I'm on the list for the CLR and will definitely post a review vs. my K10. Don't forget to also consider the Mackie and RCF coaxial monitors.

I hope Fender reads this and notices how well recieved the Mustang lll is.
Perhaps that will prompt them to build something similar to that amp , w.o. the pre-amp section.
A budget priced, small , powered open back cab.

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57.5 lb (26.1 kg) !!!!

I'd advise waiting for the Atomic CLR....not that it will be the best, but until it ships there is no way to know. It could very well be the best of the bunch....assuming that the RCF is in your budget, the CLR would be too.

Two things are really crucial when you talk about monitors:

• your sound: Metal drop D high-gain or songwriter chrunch or ... ?
• your setup: backline (behind you) or monitor (in front of you on the floor)

I play only crunch sounds from a 5E6 profile and I do improv, echtzeitmusik and offroadcore. It can be quite loud and dense but on the other hand I also play ensembles with viola da gamba and cello etc.

I use the RCF NX 12 sma for louder, heavier stuff. It is fine but in more sensitive environments it can sound a bit harsh. And it is a lump to schlepp around. I recently compared it to a RCF TT08 and that was eye (ear) opening! If you are after really transparent, fine clearness you should at least test it once!

The AER Compact 60 III excels in weight and transportability. 60 Watt, 6 Kg (sic !!!), 330 x 260 x 230mm and yet amazingly loud enough as backline for small club gigs and it even prooved useful as monitor on larger stages.

I don't think that FRFR needs the same speaker size that you normally play in your tubeamp.

The BlueAmps Camper 112 is NOT FRFR while the Matrix and the Atomics are coax systems. Your questions has to be:

in your opinion which is the best?
- matrix cfr12
- atomic clr
- BlueAmps (Camper 112 CX)

The Matrix is under 40 liters, so I think there are no lows under 90 Hz.

There's a new Matrix powered square cab available this week..it's called the Q12A... Perfect solution for the KPA for FRFR amplification

MATRIX Q12A

Take a look at the BlueAmps 212 FR-A. 212 FR-A

Okay. Then you have to stay with 1x12.

Well, one things for sure, the JM designed CLR will go down as the most hyped monitor in human history.
No speaker ever built is more advanced than the CLR, no audio/speaker engineer since the advent of ears has come up with a more advanced speaker...one has to wonder how the Chinese were able to understand how to build this speaker of such great technology.

And, if it doesn't sound as great as it's hyped to sound, then don't blame JM, blame yourself because you don't know what you're doing, or there's something wrong with your digital device.

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Okay. Then you have to stay with 1x12.

The 2x12 is too heavy, the 1x12 is too light, do you build anything that's maybe a 1.5 x 16?

Welcome to the crazy world of guitarists.

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The 2x12 is too heavy, the 1x12 is too light, do you build anything that's maybe a 1.5 x 16?

Welcome to the crazy world of guitarists.

YES! A line array for guitarists!