IK Multimedia Tonex Cab

The New Standard in Powered Cabs for Guitar

Popular low-cost wedges marketed as powered cabs (like Headrush) or linear-response powered cabs (like Line 6) don’t deliver the best live sound for TONEX or other advanced modelers and profilers for two key reasons:

1. FRFR cabs don’t sound or feel like real guitar cabs. Guitarists are used to playing live through traditional guitar amps where the cab resonates and interacts with their playing dynamically and naturally. Wedges or PA systems simply don’t replicate that feel or response.
2. FRFR cabs don’t reproduce the amp-in-the-room experience. Tone Models and IRs are created using close-mike recordings, which is not how you hear an amp on stage. When played through a repurposed wedge, monitor, or PA system, the sound often feels thin, harsh or unbalanced — far from the rich, full-bodied tones players expect from real cabs and high-quality captures.

To solve these challenges, IK Multimedia created the TONEX CAB to provide the best amplification possible for guitarists who use TONEX Tone Models or any modeling or capture system. Its unique design and advanced features ensure it delivers what no other product on the market can.

How TONEX CAB Achieves Superior Live Sound

• Innovative 2-Way acoustic design, featuring a high-wattage 12" guitar speaker from Celestion for low and mid frequencies, makes this cab sound instantly familiar to guitarists, unlike the lifeless sound of a typical PA woofer.
• Exclusive AMP TONE control with Advanced DSP ensures every Tone Model responds like you’re standing next to the original amp. It delivers the same dynamics, woody resonance and feedback guitarists expect instead of sounding like an uninspiring close-mike recording through a sterile PA monitor.
• Unmatched power with true 350 W RMS and 700 W peak power from superior Class-D amplifiers enables TONEX CAB to offer unmatched punch, frequency response and dispersion at any volume.
• Ultra-portable and compact, TONEX CAB is the smallest 12" powered cab. It’s easy to transport and fits on any stage, even when using a pair live for an incredible stereo and spacious experience. Its Italian design and finish, tiltable legs and swappable grills make the TONEX CAB look amazing under any spotlight.

• Pro-level features include 3-band EQ, 8 memory presets, IR import capability, MIDI IN/OUT, AUX IN, balanced audio out, USB connectivity and more to ensure TONEX CAB has the right tools for any setup or live requirements.
• Bundled software, including an Editor, TONEX SE and AmpliTube SE, offers a complete tone-shaping experience.
• Best-in-class value, TONEX CAB offers high-end capabilities at a fraction of the cost, setting a new benchmark for professional FRFR cabs.

TONEX CAB is the best-sounding and best-feeling amplification system for guitarists using TONEX or any modeling solution. It offers a premium experience, pro-level features and incredible portability — all at a price point in the lower-to-mid range of its segment, making it also the best value on the market.