Feature:
Speakers are actually rated for 400W @ 8ohms continuous, 800W peak. The spec sheets online are incorrect, but the manual included with speaker is correct. Lightweight, easy to carry, stackable, Speakon(tm) connectors and 1/4" connectors, speakers can be paralleled to others. Built-in side handles. It's no frills, but for the low price that's what I expected.
Quality:
Here's where I'm not so sure. Have read reviewers who complained about flat dull sound. The two in my first pair sounded different, and after running some tests through the speakers, determined that the crossover was bad in one speaker. It wasn't completely missing the high-end, but it was not a good crossover. Flat, dull sound. Had it returned to the vendor for a quick swap-out, and the replacement sounded fine. That makes me nervous about long-term reliability. If others are experiencing similar dull sounding speakers, you may want to return them for replacements before you completely write them off.
Fit and finish are otherwise fine. Would not take these touring, but for the price and for occasional gigs I'd live with them.
Value:
Value is high. But since I'm not convinced it's reliable, be warned. For occasional gigs, no problem. It's performance for it's price is really hard to beat. But if you're throwing these in the back of a truck every night, buy some extra ones just in case, or go with another brand/model that has a proven road-worthy track-record.
Desirability:
It's a speaker. Don't get too excited.
Sound:
Sound is clear, reminds me of the FBT Maxx series, which I've used extensively (FBT's are amazing speakers, by the way, but also significantly more expensive). Sound is clear and even throughout the full range, more even than the JBL Eon's which tend to be somewhat shrill. Just came off of a difficult outdoor show, and the B215 performed admirably for it's price.
The tweeter actually looks like the FBT Maxx tweeter, and the 15" grill and housing looks like the Mackie SRM's.
Ease of Use:
Manual is clear, if brief.
Support:
My support went through the reseller, not Behringer directly. Had an issue with Behringer stuff in the past, they responded quickly enough back then.
Overall:
If my speakers fail soon under normal usage, I'll probably buy a different brand of speaker. If they hold up for a long time, then I'll have a much more favorable opinion of them. Sounds great, lightweight, and cheap. If you make a living doing sound, you need reliability. If you only do it occasionally, like me, weigh the risks and see if you can tolerate a potential failure.
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