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Behringer

#21
Daytona955i said:
I've used my Behringer BX3000t 300 watt head every day for almost 6 months, including about 4 gigs. I bought one that was sitting in a small music shop for awhile, and I know it was used a bit before I got it. I needed something I could play in a metal band with and it was all I could get with the money I had at the time.

It's a tank, it works really well and you can squeeze a fitting tone out of it.
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My experience almost exactly, except I've had mine for 8 months and play in a rock cover band. It's loud and gets a nice clean tone that I like. Try it, if you like it get it. I've read threads on this board mentioning problems with every imaginable brand available, there are duds in everything. Good luck.
 
#23
I see your point, its probably what I would do, I almost bought a Behringer poweramp when I was planning my rig, but I couldnt justify it.

I know what its like to be poor (Im a 16 year old student) but it was worth saving more and waiting longer to me to put to ease doubts about sound, reliability and most of all my conscience.

Im not going to preach my morals to anybody, Im pretty liberal anyway, but I think its wrong to support to Behringer. All I ask is that potential customers know what they're buying into, go Google 'Behringer copywright' or something and decide for yourself. If you decide you want to buy Behringer stuff, then fair enough, lots of people like it, and most people who say they dont are just regurgitating hype theyve heard from others.
 
#24
I have had no problems with the Behringer stuff I own (Truth 2301a monitors). I have never played one of the bass amps, though I have tried out the guitar V-AMP and found it noisy and fake sounding compared to the J Station and POD. I guess the stuff is OK for low end gear, but I am of the opinion that there is probably better stuff out there even in the low price ranges Behringer generally markets towards.

For example I'd take a Peavey TNT combo over any Behringer amp. I've dropped my TNT down at least 3 flights of stairs, had it fall off the back of a jeep and dropped a guitar cab on it. It still works though the speaker is shot and needs to be replaced (after seven very hard years).
 
#27
Jack said:
I see your point, its probably what I would do, I almost bought a Behringer poweramp when I was planning my rig, but I couldnt justify it.

I know what its like to be poor (Im a 16 year old student) but it was worth saving more and waiting longer to me to put to ease doubts about sound, reliability and most of all my conscience.
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Any other options close to the Behringer head here would be about 3 times the price of it.
 
#29
I recently purchased a Behringer BX300T, BA210 and a BA115 after going to the local "WalMart of Music" (GC) and trying it out. It's punchy, crisp, warm... whatever you want... I also have a Hartke 3500 and the same cabs from Avatar (not aluminum of course) and surprisingly the only rig I play on now is the all-Behringer one. I just like the tone and the cabs aren't that darn bad either. All the naysayers either have never heard/played it or they are just "Ampeg/SWR/etc Lemmings" :P
 
#30
jefft54 said:
OK. I was actually more interested in the Ashdown Blue 180-12 or Fender R 100 but they both run an extra 100.00+. I really kinda knew the answer to my question but this DOES put it in perspective!
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I'm actually pretty much in the same situation as you. I was considering that Behringer, since I have played it at school, and quite liked the sound. It's lasted about 8 months there so far, but I think it had to be taken out for repair once. Having read all the reliability issues with Behringer amps, I've decided to go for something a little more worthwhile (to last a good 5 years), and am hoping to get the same Ashdown as you're considering in the next couple of weeks,
 
#31
Behringer has a bad name in here due to their questionable business practice. But my experience with their products has not been bad.

I have not owned one of their amps but my friend uses a GMX210 guitar amp of theirs and has for nearly a year with no trouble at all. I use a few of their rack mount feedback destroyers, a virtualizer effects unit and, an EQ unit and they have been trouble free for a several years.

Now I can say that I have played through the BX1200 amp at GC several times and really don't like the way it sounds. I think there are better options for you out there, although they will cost a little more.

I hate the aluminum cone and the fact that it has no tweeter but thats just my personal taste in sound speaking.
 
#34
dbaser said:
I recently purchased a Behringer BX300T, BA210 and a BA115 after going to the local "WalMart of Music" (GC) and trying it out. It's punchy, crisp, warm... whatever you want... I also have a Hartke 3500 and the same cabs from Avatar (not aluminum of course) and surprisingly the only rig I play on now is the all-Behringer one. I just like the tone and the cabs aren't that darn bad either. All the naysayers either have never heard/played it or they are just "Ampeg/SWR/etc Lemmings" :P
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What can i say, some people just like a good sound :p

But, i will never get a behringer bass amp because A) a friend of mines one caught fire, B) ive played through the 300XT (i think) and a 115 cab (aluminium cone) and it sounded rubish

I know preference in sound is all in the eye (or ear?) of the beholder, but you could always spend a little bit more and have a peavey which is nicer sounding, more reliable and wont have the ampeg/swr etc lemmings laughing at you, as much anyway
 
#36
I gave a review of the BA115 a while back.

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=173934


I think that for the price the BX3000T is one of the best sounding heads for the price. On Harmony Central there are nothing but glowing reviews.

I have owned a variety of Behringer equipment. I currently own a Europower 1500, Bass V-amp pro, the BX3000T, and the BA115. I used to own the BX600 and the only reason I sold it was because I wanted something else and felt I didn't need it. The only problem I have had from all of this equipment is the power button went bad on the BX600 but I went to Radio Shack and replaced it.

There are lemons in everything that we buy but sometimes first impressions with some of us cannot be changed. If it sounds good to you than play it. If you want to spend $1200 dollars on a head than go right ahead it is your money. If you want to spend $200 dollars on a head that will give you good sounds and seems to be pretty reliable than go right ahead.
 
#39
I've had my BX1200 for over two years. I bought it for practice (the RCA phone inputs are handy for a CD/mp3 player and the headphones out is great if I don't want to disturb anyone) and rehearsals. I practice a minimum of one hour a day and my band's rehearsals (once a week) go for 2-3 hours. I've never had a problem until recently. The master gain pot is starting to get a little "scratchy." No big deal.
 
#40
FireAarro said:
Any other options close to the Behringer head here would be about 3 times the price of it.
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I know the gear situation is bad in Oz, and thats why I said 'thats probably what I would do'.

Thats means, in YOUR situation, I would PROBABLY buy a Behringer ONLY until I could afford something better.

Capitals used to stress certain words to fend of anti-Behringer people. :D
 

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