I'm also a Fender FR-12 owner. I have 2 in stereo. I don't have experience with other FRFR speakers, but I'm quite happy with the FR-12s. The eq knobs seem like a great addition but honestly I've seldom used them. The Bass, Mid, Treble is always at noon, the cut is almost always completely left (off). Occasionally, I've added a slight high cut.