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I need Sub's, your thought's on Behringer B1800X'S

#21
There's a local band thats plays a lot around here. I remember the first time I heard them, as we were walking through the parking lot, I thought, man their bottom end is really soft and unclear. they were using Behringer 118 subs.

I have heard they 3 or 4 times since then, but the last time I heard them was another outdoor gig, and as we were walking through the parking lot, I told my wife 'they have bought new subs' sure enough - they had bought Carvins (which would not be my pick) - but they had a much better bottom end.

I know a lot of other factors are involved here, But I vote with the others: buy used, and get more for your money. A pair of EV S181 subs sold locally this spring for $400.

But if you want to buy new cheap, Behringer is as good a choice as say, Radio Shack or RMS.

Mark
 
#22
While I don't think that all Behringer is crap I would have to agree with the general consensus here. My qualm with the B is that in my experience it all sounds good at lower volumes but sounds horrible at medium to high volumes. This goes for my Behringer practice amp, sounds great until you turn it up past five. Then, it just sucks. No biggie because it's a practice amp. This is just my opinion and I know that some will disagree but I think most Behringer gear is best left in the practice room.

When it comes to Behringer gear being reviewed for live and recording applications I wonder if some of the more positive reviews aren't from users that have never had much experience with more mid-range to high end gear. In other words I think the positive reviews are coming from users that are just happy that it works, that it puts out sound. However, in recording and live situations simply being able to work and deliver sound just isn't good enough which again is why I think it's best left to the practice room or rehearsal space for MOST situations.
 
#26
I am with the BUY USED crowd. I have used plenty of Behringer gear and it just does NOT hold up. However our front load Peavey subs from the 80's are still going strong.

You can buy used Peavey for a song. Parts and speakers are easy to get for them if needed. they are proven to last and take a beating.

These sit in a truck outside, year round, through zero degrees to 100 degrees and they still perform after 30 years.
 
#27
I have read through all of the comments and it seems most of the negative ones are from people that just don't like Behringer and the comments are from over 2 years ago. A few actually had experiance with it. personnaly I had one of there mixers die on me and was able to get it fixed and back in business pretty quick.
on the other hand I have a had a Peavy MX4 16 channel board for 20 years and it just recently died. As far as bass bins I used Peavy's, JBL, EV, and Behringer and what I found is unless you are a professional touring group playing venues that need cd quailty of equipment, save your money and buy the Behringer stuff, its functions fine has a good to descent sound and some of the sales warehouses offer 3 year warranties on the stuff. Over all I can say my best experience has been with Peavy but they are getting way to pricy for guys just starting out. So yes buy the Behringer just do not overdrive it and you will be fine, match it with one of there Amps like a INUKE3000 it works, it does what you want and it will cost you about a third of the price. Also call there help # they have a ton of information
I have scene user make the big mistake of it goes to Ten then set it on Ten. A good sound engineer can work with most any quality equipment.
 
#28
vfloto said:
I have read through all of the comments and it seems most of the negative ones are from people that just don't like Behringer and the comments are from over 2 years ago. A few actually had experiance with it. personnaly I had one of there mixers die on me and was able to get it fixed and back in business pretty quick.
on the other hand I have a had a Peavy MX4 16 channel board for 20 years and it just recently died. As far as bass bins I used Peavy's, JBL, EV, and Behringer and what I found is unless you are a professional touring group playing venues that need cd quailty of equipment, save your money and buy the Behringer stuff, its functions fine has a good to descent sound and some of the sales warehouses offer 3 year warranties on the stuff. Over all I can say my best experience has been with Peavy but they are getting way to pricy for guys just starting out. So yes buy the Behringer just do not overdrive it and you will be fine, match it with one of there Amps like a INUKE3000 it works, it does what you want and it will cost you about a third of the price. Also call there help # they have a ton of information
I have scene user make the big mistake of it goes to Ten then set it on Ten. A good sound engineer can work with most any quality equipment.
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So what your saying is if you don't care what you sound like buy Behringer cause it is good enough.:D
 
#32
I wouldn't be so quick to through the "F" bomb at Behringer. They've come a long way in pro-audio. Unless you've been out of the loop, Behringer bought out some of the top companies out there ie: Midas, Clark Teknik, Turbo Sound, Lexicon etc... Now if Behringer is combining this technology into their own systems at a much lower price, then, I would say, go for it. Go for the subs. You can't beat the price. Many of the other companies like Yamaha and Yorkville which are great quality are way over priced. I'm sure glad Behringer is taking over these companies and making decent live sound equipment at a much more affordable price.
 
#33
Bassman2069 said:
I wouldn't be so quick to through the "F" bomb at Behringer. They've come a long way in pro-audio. Unless you've been out of the loop, Behringer bought out some of the top companies out there ie: Midas, Clark Teknik, Turbo Sound, Lexicon etc... Now if Behringer is combining this technology into their own systems at a much lower price, then, I would say, go for it. Go for the subs. You can't beat the price. Many of the other companies like Yamaha and Yorkville which are great quality are way over priced. I'm sure glad Behringer is taking over these companies and making decent live sound equipment at a much more affordable price.
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More thread from the dead. AFAIK Lexicon is still owned by Harman. Unless there is a new improved version of the 1800x it is still the POS it always was. The only difference is now it has a 3 year warranty.:) If there are any new behringer subs made then they might have benefitted from Music groups now onwning Turbosound.
 
#35
Hi.

Threads like this makes me often wonder if "do a search" is really such a good reply :).

It's funny to see people offering opinions in years ago made purchases though.

I-Love-Ratm said:
I need an 18" powered sub for my band and don't have much cash at all. The Behringer 1800D's look quite good. It would just be from some bass and kick "oomph" for bigger gigs. Anyone have experience with them?
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If the D is anything like its passive cousins, I'd stay away.

They're not all that bad, but no bang for the buck either.
With the active, You're completely at the mercy of the big B as well.

I'd try to find something used instead.

Here's the most recent thread about the passive ones.

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f203/behringer-1800x-subwoofers-any-good-972244/

Regards
Sam
 

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