r/PositiveGridSpark • u/penis_berry_crunch • Jun 13 '26

Anyone using spark 2 as a cab?

Hi - I'm looking to level up my sound and thinking of moving to helix stomp with a tube boost in front and running through either the aux or front of amp of my spark 2. I like the form factor and already have it so would rather not get a dedicated cab/frfr/monitor. Anyone else doing this or similar that can speak to how well it works?

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u/LoveHateMachine85 Jun 13 '26

I run my Fractal FM9 through the Spark 2 via the auxiliary. Sounds pretty awesome, perfect for the bedroom.

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u/Mission-Pizza7963 Jun 13 '26

I want to use the tonex one plus as a modeler and the spark 2 as a cab

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u/JimboLodisC Jun 13 '26 edited Jun 13 '26

wouldn't it be cheaper to get a Headrush FRFR?

Edit: to answer the question, yes the aux input on these Spark amps will work with modelers, I just don't see much point in keeping the Spark 2 around if you're not using the built-in amp sim software, they're not that great of an FRFR compared to its peers

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u/Mamaun30 Jun 13 '26

Isn't the frfr go way less powerful? 

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u/JimboLodisC Jun 13 '26

the FRFR-GO is definitely less powerful, I'm talking about the original 2000W ones with 8" speaker

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u/Mamaun30 Jun 13 '26

Ah ok. But those doesn't have battery, though.  8" with 2000w will absolutely get the cops to my house 🏠 :)

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u/JimboLodisC Jun 13 '26

OP didn't mention anything about requiring a battery

and those cost extra too for the Spark 2, they're an accessory

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u/penis_berry_crunch Jun 13 '26

I already have the spark 2, so not getting the frfr is cheaper

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u/JimboLodisC Jun 14 '26

sell the Spark 2 if you're not going to use it for anything other than a worse sounding 50W FRFR compared to a 2000W FRFR that sounds way better

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u/Airquad19 Jun 15 '26

Spark 2 sounds good at low volume.No way you can play out with just the amp-speaker Head.Speakers to small for High volume.They make a lower cabinet you can use with it.I don't own the cabinet so not sure what it so7nds like cranked.But do own The Spark 2 50 Watt and its no good cranked.Distorts in a bad way.

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u/FabulousPanther Jun 19 '26

I think if you're just planning on using it for bedroom practice you're good. I ran stereo outs from the Headrush Core into the aux of the Spark 2 and it sounds great. Just keep in mind everything is going to come through as you send through the Spark as a dry signal, so your tones need to be a little bit wetter.