Feature:
For the money - try to find a good quality sounding pre-amp distortion DI with a for less than $200. I use a 3 channel Sans Amp Pro-DI with my gig rig,...and the sound is not far off that mark. The Channel 2 distortion has a nice smooth grit to it or even a nasty naughty old Rick sound I've missed at times (I'm playing an active Ibanez 5-String)
Quality:
This Combo weighs 61 lbs - a very solid cabinet with minor sound bleed until it's turned up to about 7 or more. The twin ports out the back help this alot!!.
Value:
Absolutely the best out there for this amount of money - it's that simple.
Desirability:
It looks good, being a more particular type regarding athsteics - I've always thought Behringer does a good job with their bling factor. I prefer the black bezel over the old silver ones.
Sound:
This is definately a little beast, and the best buy out there!!
I read at least 10 reviews floatng out there before buying, and the only review I disagree with is the claim that this unit is only an "actual 180 watts". Don't be misled by that claim - I use this as a home combo for home rehersal & learning songs in a 900sq ft space, and if I were to compare the lower volume of my 350 watt Hartke Stack (4x10/1x15) with the Master Volume set to 2-3 (both preamps set to 7) to avoid discomfort or rattling things off the walls, this Behringer gives the same thing at a 3-4 master volume setting for that small space (even thought it only has the single 15).
So while I'd only question how that Wattage was measured, the bottom line is for a 60lb little kickback/wedge style cab - this thing does just fine. While I'd obviously never say this amp would replace my stack,...I would have to sheepishly say I mistakenly over-bought - perhaps the BXL1800 would have been the better choice for my home studio usage (oooops).
Yet, this amp could be used as an additional on stage bass amp/monitor for opposite side of stage at the larger venues & festivals I play - certainly cheaper (and more manageable) than running a powered monitor thru additionals channels on a mixing board at the mercy of a sound guy. (my drummer likes to hear some thump)
While this makes a decent rehersal/studio amp,...it would also be more than adequate for small venues like jazz clubs, acoustic cafes, etc - for those of you who are doing that sort of thing.
Ease of Use:
Very straight forward
Support:
Haven't had any problems, but historically Behringer was good about a different warantee issue I had with a PA sound processor (for whatever that's worth).
Overall:
If you want a good bass sound for small to medium sized venues without handing over your wallet - at least give yourself the benefit of giving one of these a test drive.
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