Customer Feedback

12/01/25 - Upsetter 110 - UK

I have one 1x10 AVD cab, which I love. Saving up for a 2x10 next!

Chipps

11/01/25 - Activier Reality 112FR / Radical 212H / Upsizing 1215 - USA

I have three Barefaced audio cabs. The Activier FRFR 1x12, the Radical 212H, and the Upsizing 1215. They are all absolutely my favourite and amazing. See this though, makes me wish I had the Activier on my 212H. Even with the V30s it is outrageously light. These are worth every penny.

McClain

07/01/26 - Activier One10 - UK

I’m so sorry but I’m afraid the Activier isn’t going to work for me.

Unfortunately I cannot get to the volume I need without a second cabinet which sadly was not the goal.

Richard

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Hi Richard,

Not a problem! How loud a situation did you find it working well in and when did it max out for you? How was it loudness-wise when using a second cab (was that the Super Twin)? It all helps us advise future customers on what this little active cab can do (and what it can't!)

Best regards,

Alex

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Hi Alex

Thanks for the reply.

I found that the nearer to max volume I got, on its own the cab started to distort. So when really pushed it just sounded kind of boxy and not nice. I experienced similar if I pushed the bass level in either the guitar pre-amp or the pre-amp pedal.

At say 3/4 volume things were a lot better and I liked what I got but this did not work in my band with a couple of loud guitarists. The drummer uses an electric kit so no issues with him, though I expect a traditional kit would have life harder for me.

When hooked up to the super twin, I’d say I ran the Activier somewhere between a third and half the volume control and I was plenty loud enough.

If you would like, I can bring my bass and pre-amp pedal over so you can hear for yourself.

I am a massive fan of your products and so I want you to be as successful as possible. I wonder what a 350 Watt amp in a Two10 might be capable of 🤘

Cheers,

Richard

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Hi Richard,

That makes total sense to me! It's quite funny how the Activier One10T has developed, because I designed the 10CR speaker for the the Six10 and then it's accompanying Two10. Quite a lot of people had to persuade me to make the One10 but I'm glad they did because it's proven very popular and plenty loud enough for a surprising amount of bassists. And the One10 didn't have a tweeter option until recently, because the 10CR goes high on its own and its meant to be more coloured sounding anyway - but people kept asking so we tried it and it worked much better than I was expecting. The Activier was designed for guitar, not bass, but again someone wanted an active version of the One10T so we made one and it was way better than I was expecting, much more capable!

I've rehearsed with an Activier One10T (bass, drums, vocals, no guitarists) and it's not loud enough for me - it worked but only by virtue of the loudest moments also involving lots of distortion which blended nicely with the sound of the 10CR overdriving. But I do play really loud! ;-)

We're actually doing an Activier Two10ST for someone at the moment, and I know we've got people gigging with an Activier driving two or three One10 cabs in (moderately loud) rock bands. But there's more powerful active stuff in the works...

Best regards,

Alex

03/01/26 - Super Compact / Super Mini - Australia

Hey there,

My guitar player recently received his new cab from you and it has literally blown me away so I’ve gone down the bass cab rabbit hole as the bass player in the band.

I’ve been watching a bunch of your YouTube videos so I thought I’d contact you for your suggestions as to which cab (or combo) you’d recommend. My band is a blues band, but I also play in a rock band at times. I don’t play any slap and rarely with a pick. My current rig is a Markbass rig, running 2 1x12 inch cabs (New York 121) through a Little Mark Vintage 500w head. In terms of the gigs we play, mostly in bars etc as you’d imagine but we also play some open air gigs and not always with line out, so I need to oomph. I run a number of drive pedals and run it all through a valve preamp pedal to give me a warm sound and some nice gentle break up (using the drive pedals for more OD as needed)

The things I like about my current rig is the component nature, giving me option for 1x12 or a stack if needed. The cabs are easy to lug around but your cabs are even lighter. I like having the headroom so typically run both cabs unless it is a tiny room.

In terms of tone, I like that the Markbass cabs are pretty much neutral for tone so basically what goes in, comes out. Certainly nothing like the FRFR gear you have, but I don’t feel they add much voice to the sound. I like that because I can use the bass, amp and pedals for the tone I need, whether that be a bit brighter or warm.

When using one cab, they actually go reasonably well but they do lose the ‘thump’ that I think most players love. Also, as you’ve highlighted once you move off axis it falls away a bit and can sound boomy in some rooms.

I guess I’m interested in whether a Super Compact or Super Mini is big and powerful enough to potentially replace the stack, at least initially, until I can save some more gig money to double up?

Thanks and I look forward to hearing from you,

Jeff

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Hi Jeff,

My gut feeling is that a Super Compact should enough most of the time - outdoors is always a pain but for the rest, I think you'll be fine!

Best regards,

Alex

06/12/25 - Super Twin T / One10 - Sweden

Hi Alex,

I have a Super Twin T, which I have tested at home with my double bass, and I am very pleased with the sound.

The only issue I am facing is transport: unfortunately, I cannot fit both the double bass and the cabinet in my car. For that reason, I am looking for a smaller cabinet solution.

I have read several comments on your website from players who use a double bass and seem very happy with the One10. Based on your experience, what would you recommend for double bass use - a 10” or a 12” cabinet?

Thank you in advance for your advice

Claes

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Hi Claes,

If you really like the sound of the STT with your double bass then a Super Mini T will sound like a quieter and less fat version, and it's much smaller! The One10T isn't as accurate and can't go as loud (two One10 = one SMT for max output) b

Best regards,

Alex

06/01/26 - Reformer 112 - UK

Great cabs. I have a Reformer 112. No not cheap but, my back is very grateful I'm using this over my 2x12 🤘😃

Keith

20/12/25 - Reformer 112 - UK

I need some help/advice for my next Barefaced cabinet... I've been using a Reformer for the last year now - and it gigs great. But, I can't help feeling an Uprising 212V would just push a bit more air on stage.

I don't want to go any bigger as portability is also key. I'm also wondering if I should pair a V30 with a Creamback H75? I had also left a comment a while back on one of your YouTube videos - about demonstrating your cabs with a 'proper' rock sound - I play a Les Paul and a P90 as well as an EVH. Mostly through a Tonex with models for Marshall's, EVH and Matchless. I'm thinking/wondering if there's some scope for a new demo to illustrate best/alternate setups for gigging rock guitarists?

John

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Hi John,

I agree that we need to do some more classic rock guitar demo videos. We definitely noticed some satisfying sonic effects with mixed driver set-ups to get a bigger sound. Glad the Reformer has been doing well!

Best regards,

Alex

17/12/25 - One10 - USA

Again at the prestigious[*] Alf's, where the stage includes convenient folding chairs,.. I finally got the courage to only bring in one One10. It was more than enough, of course. The speaker cab is now the smallest thing I bring.

... when is the all-tube Activier shipping? 😉

*Not sure how prestigious it actually is

Thomas

17/12/25 - Super Twin T - USA

Super Twin sounding HUGE (and looking great) with the Stevie Nicks tribute

Liam

17/12/25 - Big Baby 2 - UK

Hello I own a Barefaced Big Baby 2 (Gen 3) which I absolutely love so thank you!

I’m just wondering if it would be ok to pair with a Seymour Duncan power stage and use with a guitar/quad cortex instead of (or as well as) bass?

Thanks

Mal

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Hi Mal,

Yes, that'll work very well! Glad you're loving it - spread the word!

Best regards,

Alex

16/12/25 - Super Mini + Super Compact - USA

The Mini and Super Compact play nicely together.

Loud, deep and punchy

Gregg

16/12/25 - Four10 - Iceland

Gig on last Thursday. Four10 filled the space, no need for PA.

Ólafur