So I've been using the Tonex Cab for a while now, and I wanted to share my thoughts on it.
What I Really Like:
This thing is super easy to use and doesn't take up too much space – plus it's nice and light! Build quality feels solid too, so I'm not worried about anything breaking on me.
The aux in has been a game-changer! I run audio from my computer through an instrument cable and listen to music or even watch movies through it. The amp pushes a ton of air, which makes it really enjoyable for that purpose. Sound quality is excellent – I'd even say it rivals some nicer audio speakers (though I'm no audiophile, so take that as you will!).
The aux in is also perfect for backing tracks. Having a separate volume knob for it makes it so easy to balance everything just right. There's no dedicated EQ for the aux input, but honestly, I don't think it needs one.
I'm fairly happy with how electric guitar tones sound through this when using the Tonex pedal. The tones translate pretty faithfully – maybe the highs are slightly rolled off, but the onboard EQ can fix that right up. Fresh out of the box, I'd say it handles clean and rock tones best. If you're into extreme metal, you might need to tweak things a bit more.
Volume-wise? Plenty of headroom here – I'd totally feel confident using this with a band.
A Few Quirks:
The aux in is line level only, which means you can't just plug a mic straight into the XLR and use this as a vocal amp – you'd need a preamp first. It would be awesome if they added a pad switch for vocals, because that one feature would make this perfect for solo/duo performances with guitar and vocals.
The "Amp Tone" control is... interesting? I could probably live without it, to be honest. It seems to boost mids and overall volume. It's fun to play around with though! I sometimes like it at around 50%, but rarely max it out.
Oh, and the power cable is only 185 cm long – sometimes I wish it was longer, but you can always swap it out for a different one.
Bottom Line:
Sure, the "Amp Tone" control might be a bit overhyped, and the sound quality is good rather than mind-blowing, but this is genuinely a great product that's turned out to be super useful. I've honestly been using it almost every day since I got it! I paid 800€ on pre-order, and considering how useful it is combined with the good sound quality, I'd say it was worth it!