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Behringer BX1800 Ultrabass Bass Combo Amplifier (180 Watts, 1x15 in.)

Powerful and packed with features, this truly affordable 180-watt bass workstation has an original Bugera 15 in. special high-impact cone speaker and a custom-made horn tweeter for high-end punch. For the desired tube sound, it offers our unique VTC Virtual Tube Circuitry. Learn More...

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Surprised there isn't an active input in it but thats fine, again it was bought for the practice and it really does the joband than some for that purpose. I did use it at a show (theater) we went direct with it. I had to crank it for the drummer to hear it. So cranking it I lost a lot in the EQ. It was hard to get that nice bass sound I have at home with it. If your looking to practice with it get it.

Quality:
Im not gonna give it a ten cause the last behringer I had the inputs wore out. This is very heavy and seems to be durable. It lasted a night at a benefit with a few bands using it cranked........

Value:
The best for me cause I aint that far away so shipping is always cheap. The price for this is great considering the wattage and also considering the show I just did wit it. I keep mentioning that show cause I put this thing through a pounding that night and it sounds just the same today. So long story shot...great value FOR A PRACTICE AMP

Desirability:
Out of all the practice amps this one stuck out. Glad I grabbed it.

Sound:
Very good sound. I needed a practice amp and chose this one cause I've always liked the warm bass sound that behringer has.

Ease of Use:
Very easy, plug in and play. No too much to the knobs.

Support:
ZZounds has great tech support. I've been buying from them for a few years now.

Overall:
For what i got it for Im totally happy with it. I know If I needed to (emergency) I could go direct with it and it would do fine. I really don't wanna use it for that but it is there for the use. I like it.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
Controls could be a bit easier to see - would also like a 6-band equalizer, but then, I guess I'd like a lot of things .... Overall, controls are very functional and friendly.

Quality:
Very stout - I can sit on it comfortably and I am NOT small. Looks very nice and very "astute".

Value:
An outstanding value. Would buy another if I had need to, but I've already got one !

Desirability:
Practical addition - needed a small, portable amp and this lil Mo'fo is just the ticket !

Sound:
Good presence and plenty of punch for small to medium venues. Other amp is a Peavy Mark VIII on a 2-15" JBL Sunn bottom (yep - still got the original head) and this little booger gives it a good run.

Ease of Use:
Manual could be a little more detailed, but once you have the thing plugged in, you'll figure it out.

Support:
Had a question about the controls - support person contacted me within two business days by email - very friendly and helpful.

Overall:
I'll be using this baby for a while. It's a perfect fit to my need.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Here's one I like. All the controls are chicken head knobs going from 1 to 10. Easy! Bass, low mid, mid, and high, master volume. I use them all, and they're very responsive and easy to use. There's a -10db cut be sure you don't use that with passive or the amp will sound too low. There's a mid scoop button but I don't like the sound, some guys might. The parts are well made and nothing was loose when I got it.

Quality:
This amp arrived it perfect condition without one flaw. Every part felt solid, and it exhudes an outstanding professional image onstage. Black grill with black tolex and black corners. Very professional looking. For the time I've used this it's been absolutely reliable, and it was running about 90% full half the night, never even got warm. I would easily gig with this guy without a backup

Value:
You will not find a better amp for the price on the market. I live in Alaska and when I went to Oregon to stay with the in laws I tried many combos. None of them sounded this good or loud for $199. The amp gets pretty loud and never overheats or shuts down. It looks good and is built well enough to be slammed around the back of a van with the rest of the stuff. I'm very happy I bought this amp, and I had a budget up to $400!

Desirability:
This amp looks very professional onstage. Very subdued, nice grill cloth and all black faceplate. Some of the catalogs show a white face on the controls but the new ones are black. Knobs look great. Definitely professional image and appealing.

Sound:
I used this amp for three weeks at a local nightclub. I play in a duo that uses backing tracks with bass and guitar. My guitar player uses an Epiphone amp with 12" cab and it can get loud. I just bought a Cort walnut bass that has low signal pickups. The tone was great but I nearly had the pre on 8 out of 10, and master on 6. By the end of the night the pre is on 8 and the master also on 8. However, I also have an Ibanez with active pickups and with that guitar this amp punches! I love the smooth, accurate sound it puts out. The tweeter is very sweet and doesn't introduce a false irritating high end. I'm a finger player and really can't stand tweeters but this one's nice. The tone controls are very musical and they run from 1 to 10. I have low, low mid, mid, on 7 and high on 4 or 5. Even when I pushed the amp almost full out it never distorted, I felt a soft, fast compression kick in, and it was nice sounding. Sound of this amp is very nice. I've played many amps over the years and for the money this one can't be beat.

Ease of Use:
Very easy to understand the controls and dial in a good sound. Just take an hour with it alone and get to know your amp. Try all the controls and your favorite bass before taking it onstage. Read the book!

Support:
I own various Behringer gear and unlike other players I've always found their stuff to be sturdy, rugged, and well built. The parts are solid and don't fall apart. For years I've never had to call them for any repairs.

Overall:
The only reason it dropped one level down is it is just a hair too quiet for me. I wish it was just a bit louder with more built in headroom. Like I would only need to go to 5 instead of 8 or 9 on loud nights. Other than that, I love all the quality of this little amp. By the way, it's also a bit heavier than I thought, but I can still carry it by the handle, although I make a couple stops along the way.

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Overall:
* . . . . . . . . . 1 out of 10
Features:
* . . . . . . . . . 1 out of 10
Quality:
* . . . . . . . . . 1 out of 10
Value:
* . . . . . . . . . 1 out of 10
I Want It:
* * . . . . . . . . 2 out of 10
Sound:
* * * . . . . . . . 3 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* . . . . . . . . . 1 out of 10

Sound:
This amp died after 10 mins of using it. I plugged it in and got a deafening hum and then the think tanked from the tenuousnes of the power plug socket to the EQ adn volume knobs. Dealing with it up close, it's just a shoddy piece of equipment. There's a reason that they're selling 180W of power for under $200 folks. I'm returning this and getting a Fender 210 Rumble like I should have in the first place. This Behringer BX1800 weighs a ton, but then doesn't actually perform. I went with this item because we needed a loud amp for church. Since, I don't actually need another amp for my personal use and am donating this without compensation, I took a chance and went with the option that suited my thin pockets right now. Don't waste your money or time with this.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10

Feature:
all you need for recording or live gigs

Quality:
I have heard rumors of this amp crapping out after 1 year- but mine is now almost 2, and not a problem has surfaced.

Value:
try to find a better sound for $1.10 a watt! the cheapest Fender bassman is now 4.39. Ampeg BA150 is $2.19

Desirability:
sex? what matters is the SOUND within the band- dynamic.

Sound:
sound is solid and difficult to overload in the most demanding situations.

Ease of Use:
simple-just experiment with the settings until you find you like

Support:
don'tknow- haven't needed it

Overall:
probably won't buy anything else- ever. As with all quality bass amps- this dude is heavy to haul around.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Feature:
Came with CD input, FX Loop, Return Jack, Headphone Jack, Ground Lift, D.I. XLR Output. These are Good Features that can be used to learn, Record, or just have fun with different effects. Only thing is the PAD and SHAPE button could use LED lights to let you know they are on.

Quality:
The shipping package was soild and very well protected. The AMP itself is Strudy and well built. It seems to be well ROAD WORHTY. If you blow the big 15" Bugera speaker just replace it because the cab.is well, well built.

Value:
I don't know how you do it.

Desirability:
I leave the sex appeal up to my beautiful wife. It's a great addition to my setup.

Sound:
The Shape button makes the string stand out when depressed. The LOW and LOW/MID controls make the bottom end kick.

Ease of Use:
The sound that you prefer is easy to get, play around with it and you can find it. With the Return Jack Just about any sound you want is at your foot.

Support:
Have not dealt with but when I called to get the size of AMP They where Very nice and knowedgeable and asked if I wanted a new Zzounds mag.

Overall:
If anything happens to this AMP is the only way I would search for another and if so it will be a Behringer.

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