What to play HD 500 and 11R thru????

[Git-fiddle guy]

Ok. First I have a HD 500 and an 11R. At this time I am playing them through a Tech 21 Power Engine 60. Sounds decent. I am looking to take a step up. I have been reading about near field monitors. They would be good for mixing with Pro Tools. Could I also play my 11R through them? Would this be an upgrade to the Tech 21 PE?
It should be noted that I play at home only. As my living arrangements have changed I can now crank it up anytime during the day. Oh how sweet it is to glow the tubes in my amps. I have several tube amps but am not interested in playing my modelers through them. Each amp is set up for specific uses with specific guitars. That's what happens when you are retired and have way too much time on yor hands.
Any suggestions, ideas, solutions and or opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Russ

[Black Squirrel]

I have used a single Rocket 8 With good results. I am however Loving The FBT Verve 12MA these days.

[Bo Faulkner]

If you are at home, and want to mix as well, just pick up a pair of studio monitors. They work great for the pod and expect they would for the eleven rack. Not as loud as a powered wedge but plenty loud for jamming at home and recording.

[Pietro]

studio monitors for at-home use is a great way to go.

[lspaulsp]

OK, your post is a little vague..........are you talking about playing out with a near field?
You can with the outs on the 500 and the 11R but why if you have the PE?
If your using them at home instead of the PE for monitoring your patch going to PT then monitors would be better for mixing. They would not keep up with a drummer (I'm talking small studio monitors here) Come on Lucy splain yourself.........

[JJ321]

I've been running it through a single KRK Rokit 8 since I got it with good results.

[movingpictures]

I own an 11r and use Event 20/20p powered monitors. They sound fantastic with the 11r on it's own, and a pair in stereo makes a huge difference in both the sound of the 11r, and essential for recording(as opposed to a single monitor)

[lspaulsp]

At $450 a piece they better sound good!

[guitarnet70]

iKey audio 8", they sound terrific!

[Git-fiddle guy]

O.K. more defined question. Can I use a pair of the KRK Rokit 8's to record with the 11R and to play through directly with the Eleven R. So can I output the eleven R directly into the KRK 8's while I am playing guitar. I assume that this woulod give me a stero type sound. Is this correct?
I am willing to pull the trigger on a set of near field monitors if it will do this. Any suggestions on near field monitors is appreciated. And again this is ONLY for playing at home. Thanks Russ

[Bo Faulkner]

Yes

[guitarnet70]

Before to buy the KRK, if you get the chance, try the iKey Audio M808 v2. I had them side by side when I bought them and they were unbelievable.

[richpjr]

I am very happy with the sound of my 11R through a pair of Yamaha HS80ms.

[Git-fiddle guy]

Thank you folks for the great information you have provided! I just ordered a pair of Yamaha HS80M's. Let the good times roll. Russ

[dspellman]

O.K. more defined question. Can I use a pair of the KRK Rokit 8's to record with the 11R and to play through directly with the Eleven R. So can I output the eleven R directly into the KRK 8's while I am playing guitar. I assume that this woulod give me a stero type sound. Is this correct?
I am willing to pull the trigger on a set of near field monitors if it will do this. Any suggestions on near field monitors is appreciated. And again this is ONLY for playing at home. Thanks Russ

Yes. Good choice. You might want to spend the big bucks and get the powered subwoofer that goes with the KRKs at some point as well. One is all you need of those.

[Stratofuzz]

Thank you folks for the great information you have provided! I just ordered a pair of Yamaha HS80M's. Let the good times roll. Russ
Bought a pair last night myself...

[Rod]

MY KRK monitors sound great with my HD @ GR 3 modellers. Yes perfect for playing at home. Buy 2 and run in stereo.

[Git-fiddle guy]

One last question What type and brand of cables to go from The 11R to the Yamah HS80M's. XLR or Balanced or unbalanced. Which is best. Thanks Russ

[lspaulsp]

XLR's on the 11R are balanced line level they are your direct out to monitors.
Good luck!

[SloeGin]

I use an Atomic powered wedge with the 11R. Sounds amazing.
Anyone else?

[richpjr]

I use an Atomic powered wedge with the 11R. Sounds amazing.
Anyone else?

I have the original Atomic 50W amp that also sounds great, but to save space in my home office, I am using monitors.

[guitarnet70]

I have the original Atomic 50W amp that also sounds great, but to save space in my home office, I am using monitors.

The original Atomic was the 18W with the Pod docking station on top, the 50W was already the 2nd generation