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Budda Guedes, Portugal
“The cabinet is incredible! Beautiful, compact, ultralight and it really packs a punch. Killer sound. I love it."
Henning Pauly, Germany
“This 1x12 sounds VERY big!"
Welcome to the Rawrawk experience!
"A quasar is one of the brightest objects in the universe, powered by a supermassive black hole. It shines, even from the farthest reaches of space, outshining entire galaxies. In much the same way, the Rawrawk Quasar speaker was designed to stand out on every stage, captivating every audience with its sound and beauty."
Crafting something truly unique and exceptional is no easy feat, but we believe we’ve achieved just that with the Rawrawk Quasar.
Much like its namesake, the Quasar speaker doesn’t just sound exceptional - it’s designed to shine. From its cutting-edge engineering to its refined, aesthetic design, this speaker will elevate any studio or stage with elegance, class, and style. It’s not just about performance, though that’s at the heart of it. The Rawrawk Quasar is also a statement piece - delivering sound and beauty that’s as powerful as its presence.
Get ready to let your music radiate across the room, fill the space with pure energy, and unleash the full potential of your sound.
Robust yet Lightweight Construction.
At just 6 kg (unloaded), the 1×12 Quasar strikes a rare balance between durability and portability. Crafted from 9mm Baltic birch plywood, it’s tough enough for the road but light enough to lift without thinking twice.
Each panel is cut with CNC precision, and the cabinet is assembled with an interlocking system—each part locks into the next like a puzzle, increasing surface contact and structural rigidity. This glue-only construction method eliminates the need for screws, resulting in a cleaner aesthetic and a more resonant, rattle-free build.
The outer shell is coated with a custom-formulated impact-resistant paint and sealed with an ultra-matte varnish. Together, they form a durable outer matrix that disperses impact forces while bonding tightly to the wood.
The result: a lightweight, ultra-rigid cabinet that feels alive, travels well, and performs flawlessly in both studio and stage environments.
Engineered Bracing System.
Drawing on advanced principles of acoustics and vibration engineering, the Quasar boasts a meticulously crafted internal bracing system that enhances cabinet rigidity and raises its natural resonance frequencies.
This ingenious two-axis bracing effectively unite all the wooden panels, creating a solid unified structure.
The geometry of the bracing disrupts wave paths within the enclosure, helping to minimise standing waves that affect the speaker performance.
The result is a lively and clean sound, characterized by control and accuracy.
Dual Lateral Ports for Enhanced Low-End Response.
While many ported guitar cabinets are tuned to emphasize very low frequencies — which the bass guitar often occupies in a live mix or that studio engineers typically cut out for clarity—the Quasar takes a more targeted approach. Its ports are carefully tuned to reinforce the 80–120 Hz region, where lots of guitar speakers see a relative dip in output.
The result is a tight, pronounced low-end that is typically experienced with larger cabinets and that stands out in both live performances and studio sessions.
Neutrik Speakon® Connector + Premium Speaker Cable
The Quasar cabinet is fitted with a professional-grade Neutrik Speakon® combo connector, which offers versatility by accepting both standard speaker cables with a 1/4" jack and specialized SpeakON® Loudspeaker connectors.
We’ve also opted for a premium 2×2.5 mm internal speaker cable, ensuring minimal signal loss and a rock-solid link between your amplifier and the Quasar.
This design guarantees the clarity and stability your sound demands, so you can focus on playing your best—no matter how hard you rock.
Removable Front Grill
The front grill attaches with thumbscrews, giving you quick access to the speaker without the hassle of Velcro or screwdrivers.
Swap out speakers for different tones, or update the grill cloth whenever you feel like a style refresh.
Aluminium Logo
The Quasar proudly sports a laser-cut aluminum logo, meticulously powder-coated in a satin finish.
It’s a subtle yet bold statement of Rawrawk’s commitment to premium craftsmanship—adding both durability and style in one sleek detail.
Slim Leather Handle
We didn’t just add any handle—we added a sleek leather handle that’s as stylish as it is functional.
But here’s the best part: the handle it’s slim enough to leave ample space for placing your guitar amplifier head on top of the cabinet.
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Laser-Engraved Back Panel
The Quasar’s back panel is laser-engraved with our brand and key info, leaving a clean, permanent finish that won’t fade or peel over time.
It’s a small detail that sets the Quasar apart—and ensures it’ll look as sharp as it sounds for years to come.
Why Cabinet Design Matters
Our Science-Based Approach
At first glance, guitar speakers might seem suspiciously similar to hi-fi or PA speakers—just boxes making noise, right? But here’s the rub: hi-fi and PA systems strive for faithful, linear sound reproduction. Guitar speakers, on the other hand, are anything but linear. With every voltage spike from your amp and every percussive attack of the guitar strings, they dance to the beat of their own (non-linear) drum. Crank up the gain or distortion, and these waveforms get even more chaotic, magnifying that delicious non-linearity we guitarists cherish.
When talk turns to ported cabinet designs—common in hi-fi and PA systems for boosting low frequencies—some folks question whether those benefits translate well to guitar speakers. After all, if your speaker’s already surfing the waves of non-linearity, can carefully tuned ports really make a difference? Some manufacturers say “nope,” asserting that the wild nature of guitar speakers overrides the tidy physics of porting.
So, how does Rawrawk approach guitar cabinet design?
At Rawrawk, we see the cabinet as an essential character actor in your tonal play. We’re not after a perfectly flat frequency response—that’s more like a hi-fi unicorn. Instead, our goal is “relatively neutral,” giving you the freedom to pick your favourite speaker without the cabinet deciding to completely rewrite your tone. Because let’s face it, most guitarists love swapping speakers the way some people collect snack flavors—there’s always a new “secret sauce” to discover.
To make this happen, our cabinet design team spent quality time with wave-based digital geometric acoustics modeling (try saying that five times fast). We worked to reduce funky internal acoustic modes, so your sound doesn’t get lost in the labyrinth of standing waves.
Then we borrowed a page from vibration engineering and devised a bracing system that’s rigid yet lightweight, raising the cabinet’s natural resonance frequency. Translation: you get punchy, lively response that doesn’t weigh as much as your cousin’s junk-filled van.
But we didn’t stop there. We incorporated two lateral ports specifically tuned to enhance response in the 80–100 Hz range—because extending the bass lower in a guitar cabinet is a bit like giving your cat a violin: sure, they could play it, but we don’t really recommend it. Guitar signals don’t do much down there, and you’d just end up fighting your bassist for frequency real estate. And trust us, your sound engineer will likely filter out those basement frequencies anyway, so why pay rent on them?
Finally, we chose 9mm Baltic birch plywood to keep things light and nimble. The thinner walls, combined with the dual port placement, help focus the sound and reduce that “shooting a sonic laser beam out the front” thing that many guitar cabs do. The result? Improved sound directivity and a reduced tendency to deafen the front row only.
In summary
Rawrawk set out to craft a cabinet that optimizes frequency response—taming peakiness, boosting clarity, and delivering just the right amount of low-end support in the 80–100 Hz region. The end product looks stylish, travels easy, and sounds downright fabulous. We’re honestly head-over-heels for our Quasar cabinet—balanced yet lively, clean yet detailed, and downright gorgeous. We hope you’ll love it just as much as we do.
After all, life’s too short for boring gear, right?
Let’s rock.
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