Behringer MS20 Digital Monitor Speakers (20 Watts)

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These budget-friendly powered monitor speakers from Behringer let you directly connect digital audio sources as well as analog RCA and 1/8" stereo sources.

These extremely compact, 2 x 10-Watt nearfield monitors feature ultra-high resolution 24-bit/192 kHz D/A converters. With the MS20, you can connect directly to your digital signal sources and eliminate annoying analog line-loss and hum forever. Whether you connect to your computer sound card, keyboard, or MP3 player, you will enjoy exceptional sound quality with great dynamics. The built-in amplifiers provide lots of headroom, while the woofers and tweeters provide ultra-linear frequency response.

Connections

The MS20 features unrivaled connectivity, including stereo 1/8" and RCA jacks, which can be used simultaneously or mixed with a digital stereo source. Digital duties are handled by either RCA or TOSLINK sockets, providing for ultra-simple hookup. Individual volume controls for both line inputs plus bass and treble EQ controls are provided on the front panel, along with a 1/4" headphone jack that automatically mutes the internal speakers.

Sound Quality

Sporting 3-5/8" woofers and 2.5" high-resolution tweeters, MS20 monitor speakers bring high-quality audio within the reach of anyone that operates a computer workstation. Whether you're a musician tracking your masterpieces, or just someone who listens to your favorite songs at work, MS20 loudspeakers will make them sound significantly better. They also make excellent add-on speakers for electronic keyboards. Front-mounted volume and individual bass and treble controls make accurate sound adjustments a breeze. read more

Built-In Mixer

The MS20 takes audio to an even higher level with its multiple input options. The built-in mixer features 1/8" stereo inputs for connecting CD/MP3 players and dual RCA jacks for tape decks and stereo keyboard modules. This adds up to a system that lets you play along with a variety of prerecorded tracks. And you can wail away to your heart's content in total privacy, thanks to MS20's powerful headphone jack.

Speaking of Power

Two amplifiers feed a total of 20 Wwtts of super-clean power to the internal speakers, providing a frequency response from 65 Hz to 25 kHz.

Getting Great Sound

You spend a great deal of your time in front of your computer and music is your passion. Behringer MS20 active loudspeakers will bring a greater level of enjoyment to your daily listening experience. Check out the MS20 today and find out what you've been missing.
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Loudspeakers
Tweeter: 2 1/2", 8 Ohm
Woofer: 3 5/8", 4 Ohm

Audio inputs
Line 1: 1/8" TRS stereo, impedance 20k Ohm
Line 2: 2 RCA, impedance 20k Ohm

Digital inputs
Optical: TOSLINK
Coaxial: RCA
Converter: 24-bit
Sample rate: < 192 kHz

System specifications
Output power: 2 x 10 W
Frequency response: 65 Hz to 25 kHz

Power supply
Mains voltages:
USA/Canada 120 V~, 60 Hz
Europe/U.K./Australia 230 V~, 50 Hz
China 220 V~, 50 Hz
Japan 100 V~, 50 - 60 Hz
General export model
120/230 V~, 50 - 60 Hz

Power consumption: 80 W

Physical
Dimensions (H x W x D):
9 2/5" x 6" x 7 3/8"

Weight:
right: 8.14 lbs.
left: 4.51 lbs.

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Web: https://www.behringer.com/service.html

Behringer MS20 Digital Monitors

One step down from the MS40, these extremely compact, super-affordable 2 x 10-watt near field monitors feature ultra-high resolution 24-bit/192 kHz D/A converters, which let you connect digital sources directly in order to eliminate analog line-loss and hum. Connect your computer sound card, keyboard, MP3 & Mini Disc players and enjoy excellent detail and great dynamics. Optical and coaxial inputs to directly connect digital audio sources by S/PDIF interface! The built-in amplifiers offer plenty of headroom, while the powerful woofers and tweeters provide an ultra-linear frequency response. Two stereo analog inputs featuring 1/8 in. TRS and stereo RCA connectors can be used simultaneously or mixed with a digital stereo source. The speakers also feature individual volume controls for both Line inputs plus Bass and Treble EQ controls, and there is a 1/4 in. TRS headphone connector with a front-panel auto-mute loudspeaker function.

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (37 ratings)
Submitted May 3, 2015 by Eric Anderson in San Jose, CA

"I Love the Sound of These Speakers!"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I've wanted these speakers for years. The idea of being able to use spdif from my sound card directly to speakers always seemed like a great idea, so I finally bought them. When I took them out of the box I was surprised at how solid they were. Hooking them up was a snap, and when I turned them on and slowly turned up the sound, I was totally amazed. Beautiful full spectrum sound! Even at 20 watts, the volume at 2 is plenty at night and is full and convincing even at such a low setting. It's true that the sound is a bit tinny unless you add some bass.
Sound
The stereo separation is excellent. I've still not tried turning the volume higher than 5. At that volume, there was no audible distortion. This is something that separates these speakers from others I've used. I'm so impressed. I would recommend setting the treble to 4 and the bass to 3.
Features
The mixing features look to be quite useful, but at this point, I have only used the Digital -in (spdif) - which is a feature I love.
Ease of Use
If you're using spdif, make sure to switch to it, as the default on my speakers was optical. Very easy to setup.
Quality
Excellent quality. I was really surprised.
Value
I think these speakers are worth much more than what they sell for. If I had known how good they'd be, I would have bought them years ago.
Manufacturer Support
Have not had to contact them
The Wow Factor
These are nice looking speakers. They look like near field speakers that cost hundreds more.

Musical Background:

guitarist, 30 years, playing at home

Musical Style:

Rock, new age, blues
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