How does the Behringer stuff stackup?

[mortar]

I'm looking for a lower priced combo seems with the Behringer stuff you can get a higher powered amp for a lower price.

Are they any good?

How about Crate for that matter?

Though the other day I was in a Cash America(Pawn Shop) they had a AshDown marked around $230. I may go back and see if I can deal. I think it was a MAG C115-300.

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

If you want a decently priced combo, I'd say look at Peavey (new or used).

The problem with Behringer stuff is it can be pretty inconsistent. They do have some things which are pretty good, however, IMO the lower powered bass amps arent too good, a friend of mine had one that went up in smoke. But of course, most of them will be fine.

 

[grace & groove]

Behringer stuff has tons of problems. You'll hear horror stories more times than not, which to me as a conscious spender, puts me off from getting any of their products.

 

[mortar]

Think I'm going to hit that Pawn shop tomorrow after I get the day lined out and see what kind of price I can get that Ashdown for.

 

[Bearded Bugs]

I've used a Behringer Ultrabass stack for gigging for the past couple of years and it's been great, coped with some intense gigging with no hassles and it can sound very fat if I want it to, the EQ's a bit... crap, other than sounding loud and big though hehe

But yeah in general I wouldn't recommend getting their stuff haha I'm not a hypocrite honest, I just got lucky it seems

But I must admit, I'm not a fan of Ashdown at all either, so I'm probably the least helpful person for this thread, sorry dude

 

[mello_bedwetter]

I'd go with a Crate before a Behringer but that's not saying much. If it's still available go check out the Ashdown.

 

[bassman639]

i had the 1220 combo, great kickround amp, keep in the truck and use it for quick jams and stuff like that,sounds good enough to get you through ,built like a tank, you can always get another speaker if yo need, if you buy new, get the paper one,sounds better less trouble

 

[RickenBoogie]

There are plenty of lower priced bass combos on the market. As mentioned, Peavey, for one. Don't limit yourself, try everything.

 

[bassman639]

There are plenty of lower priced bass combos on the market. As mentioned, Peavey, for one. Don't limit yourself, try everything.

Thats the BEST ANSWER I HEARDYET TO ANYTHING

 

[mortar]

I've seen a few Peaveys in the pawn shop even seemed price right. They may have been a bit big for my needs though.

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

Too big is better than too small, having some excess left over is never a bad thing, you never know when a gutiarist might get a louder setup

 

[Bearded Bugs]

you never know when a gutiarist might get a louder setup

Hehe get a band like mine with no guitarist

 

[crackalackin]

I have heard Behringer's mixers referred to as disposable. Once they go down, there is no point in fixing them because it will cost twice as much than the thing is worth. Based on this, I wouldn't trust their bass stuff.

 

[OndreBLUEBASS]

No its great too me. I just bought a behringer ultrabass bx300 that runns 30watts. And I got it at a pawnshop for around 80 bucks. Great deal in my opinon. Its great for practice you you want a big of power but nothing insane.

 

[seanm]

No its great too me. I just bought a behringer ultrabass bx300 that runns 30watts. And I got it at a pawnshop for around 80 bucks. Great deal in my opinon. Its great for practice you you want a big of power but nothing insane.

You should have mentioned it was for practice up front. I would have no problems getting a Behringer as a practice amp, not sure I would gig with one thought.

For $80, you really can't go wrong for a practice amp.

And yes, I do own some Behringer products. I own a Behringer mixer that I use for practice at home and a Behringer EP-1500 that I use at a jam space.

 

[SamsonWade46]

There are plenty of lower priced bass combos on the market. As mentioned, Peavey, for one. Don't limit yourself, try everything.

not to rag on you man, but new peavey stuff is all made in korea, and that equals crap...look at the reviews on musician friend, and IVE BLOWN ONE UP AT A GUITAR CENTER IN ABOUT 15 MINS, now I dont know who put it thru what kinds of hell fore i showed up, but what i was doing should not have nuked it, no warning, playing fine not hot then, cut out cut out, crackle pop, lava hot....old peavey? kill some one for a mark 3,4or5 yea those kick ass....but this cats giving a big thumbs down to new peavey stuff, their guitar tube amps are crap too, my guitar player tubo nuked 2 in two weeks, the 100 watt and the 120 tube...so yea screw that

 

[de la mocha]

Listen to me. I have the 450 watt behringer head because that's all I could afford at the time. It gets the job done and is very loud and very reliable. The tone however is a generic "bass" sound.

Now, if you can afford something else then go for it, but if you're on a tight budget like I was, I'd say Behringer will get the job done until you can upgrade later.

I don't think behringer is as bad as people say. They are a good brand if money is tight, but they have their limitations in the tone department, believe you me!

 

[mortar]

Well I could have the Ashdown for $200+ tax out the door.

It's a Blue 15-180 .


Works perfectly but the grill at the very bottom is pushed in oh so slightly.

Think I'd better go back and scarf it up?

 

[Mr. Black]

Listen to me. I have the 450 watt behringer head because that's all I could afford at the time. It gets the job done and is very loud and very reliable. The tone however is a generic "bass" sound.

Now, if you can afford something else then go for it, but if you're on a tight budget like I was, I'd say Behringer will get the job done until you can upgrade later.

I don't think behringer is as bad as people say. They are a good brand if money is tight, but they have their limitations in the tone department, believe you me!

I have this same head.... I bought it with the assumption that I would be upgrading shortly after the purchase.... It's lasted me for three years so far. I've dropped it a couple of times & accidentally spilled beer on it twice....

It still works. I guess I just got a hold of a good one considering what I hear from everyone else's experience.

+1 on the tone comment.... It's a generic sound that'll get you where you need to be.

I'm going to be upgrading soon, but I won't be getting rid of this head... I'm going to keep it as a backup.

This is all IME of course.... Believe me, too.... I'm hard on stuff. Seriously... I break EVERYTHING!

I'm like a baby raccoon.... If I don't break it, I **** on it!

 

[mello_bedwetter]

I shouldn't have commented on Behringer because I never tried one. I had a Crate BT-50 and it was ok. I didn't have any problems with it but I only had it for about 6 months.