Behringer failure, saw it for myself...

[Russell L]

According to Thomann behringer has one of the lowest failure rates among their sellers. .73% 3 year defect rating. They also are the top manufacturer on their site.

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Interesting. But, I still won't be buying the brand, nope. That still doesn't account for all the other reports of failures. But, like I said, who knows? I'm really trying to give them the benefit of a doubt here.

While I was on the site I looked for my friend's powered mixer. It was there---the PMP 2000.

 

[Jimbob Jones]

I think Behringer gets the high Thomann rating because nobody bothers to return Behringer gear when it dies. I certainly wouldn't ship a $30 effects pedal back to mainland Europe if it stopped working.

If I'd spent two or three times that on some gear that went pop, I'd most definitely be returning it though.

 

[Russell L]

I think Behringer gets the high Thomann rating because nobody bothers to return Behringer gear when it dies. I certainly wouldn't ship a $30 effects pedal back to mainland Europe if it stopped working.

If I'd spent two or three times that on some gear that went pop, I'd most definitely be returning it though.

I read in another thread that Markbass' repair rating was just over 0.5%. I know Markbass is more reliable than Behringer, but WAY more, not just 0.2%, or so. GK came in at over 5.0%. Wow. But, I think these numbers are misleading when you consider the variance in number of pieces sold and how many actually get returned.

 

[Marko 1]

Gear brand notwithstanding, the lesson here is how important it is to have backup gear or a plan to reconfigure to get through a show.

In eight-years time, shame on someone for not having figured that much out, and not being prepared.

 

[Russell L]

Gear brand notwithstanding, the lesson here is how important it is to have backup gear or a plan to reconfigure to get through a show.

In eight-years time, shame on someone for not having figured that much out, and not being prepared.

Yeah, he has another set-up, but not with him at the time. Sheesh. Good thing the keyboardists carries around way too much gear, including his own mixer and power amp.

 

[SubSectorSucker]

I have been using a pair of behringer powered 15's as mains for the past dozen or so gigs, and they have been worth their wight in gold. I had a pair of JBLs that these replaced, and so far/so good

 

[Russell L]

I have been using a pair of behringer powered 15's as mains for the past dozen or so gigs, and they have been worth their wight in gold. I had a pair of JBLs that these replaced, and so far/so good

That's good. It just goes to show that ya never know what to expect. Again, I'm not bashing Behringer on here, but it's just that I heard so much of that and then I saw a failure myself. But, even my Markbass could go any day, ya know.

 

[Wes Whitmore]

I haven't had any problems with the line level gear either...have had it for years. We try not to use it where the patrons can hear it...we use it just for our monitor system and practice systems. The only piece of behringer gear to fail on me was a headphone amp. Some of the channels started burning out after a few years. It fits its purpose when you are starting out on a budget.
Wes

 

[tom-g]

The numbers are what they are. There is always going to be somebody to put down one brand or another. Making assumptions like you are, are just that - assumptions.

I could just as easily say that when somebody has a high priced piece of equipment fail they are not going to make that public, because they don't want to be the fool who has paid so much money for a piece of junk.

Edit: Thomann will have to pay (and does) for the return shipping if it's broke.

I think Behringer gets the high Thomann rating because nobody bothers to return Behringer gear when it dies. I certainly wouldn't ship a $30 effects pedal back to mainland Europe if it stopped working.

If I'd spent two or three times that on some gear that went pop, I'd most definitely be returning it though.

 

[Jimbob Jones]

Hi, please read my second post in the light of my first.

You're right, I was presented with some data, I made an assumption about it and replied with my opinion. That is all.

Also, I totally agree, high end gear dies as well; it's part of the territory I guess.

 

[tom-g]

Yes, I read your opinion and I stated mine. No problem at all.

Edit: I forgot, I mentioned some facts.

 

[seamonkey]

I've never seen the warehouses or landfills full of all the Behringer gear that people claim constantly dies.

I use some of their gear. And I see it all over the place. I've never personally witnessed it failing. It's all anecdotal.

Would it help if Behringer actually won some lawsuits instead of losing the one 20+ years ago?

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Litigious bastards

 

[s_mcsleazy]

i hate to say this but im bloody glad behringer are getting sued. ive had 3 behringer pedals and 2 mixers and they all broke.

 

[turbo chicken]

Anyone ever read Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance? Heh, heh.

Yup a must read for any motorcycle owner... good book.

I miss my bike

I'm have reasonable expectations for budget equipment ... then again i expect everything to fail and try to prepare for the inevitable.

My band uses a behringer board ... it acts funny all the time... I'm expecting it to break in the middle of a gig soon.
That being said ... a few paying gigs are on the horizon... it's first on the list to be replaced.

 

[seamonkey]

i hate to say this but im bloody glad behringer are getting sued. ive had 3 behringer pedals and 2 mixers and they all broke.

You know if it's under warranty you just call them up and they send out a replacement - simple as that. Well in the US at least.


Behringer has Not lost a lawsuit in 20+ years.

 

[modulusman]

You know if it's under warranty you just call them up and they send out a replacement - simple as that. Well in the US at least.


Behringer has Not lost a lawsuit in 20+ years.

Wow that is something to be proud of.

 

[ggunn]

How would you like to have to design, build, and warranty equipment to be hauled around in old trucks to bars and abused by musicians? Think about it.

 

[Russell L]

So, I wonder how Behringer stacks up against, say, Rogue?

 

[seamonkey]

So, I wonder how Behringer stacks up against, say, Rogue?

You mean "Acoustic"?

 

[Russell L]

You mean "Acoustic"?

No, I mean against another brand at the same price.