I have only seen one here mention
the EP 2500 power amp. I own one and it is EVERY BIT as good as the 700 dollar Crown I also own. I read tons of reviews, and like only one bad unit. Many folks said it is THE BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK IN ALL OF AUDIO. Right up there with the RNC in bang for the buck. I have compared it side by side with my Crown and I hear NO Difference. It has more options than the crown, and it was 400 dollars cheaper. I also believe it to be the best bang for the buck in audio today.
I also have a 880s stereo box type powered mixer and have been using it for 3 years now. That sucker has been dropped, kicked, equipment fallen on it, stands jammed into it, it's been left on for days at a time, never even a hickup.
The reverb 2496 effects unit is also very nice. Most who hate Behringer are simply hating because they think they should for some reason, even though they have won every case against them.
I have a Vampire 210 guitar amp, and also find it to be the best modeling amp I have had, and I have had the first Flextone from Line 6, the advt 30 from Vox, and now I use
a line 6 pod xt on stage. The 210 sounds incredible, and was $249, 50 bucks cheaper than
the Line 6 Spider 210, and the Vampire beats it so bad the comparison is actually laughable. Again, the comparison is LAUGHABLE.
The Spider 2 gets STOMPED into the ground by the sound and features of the Vampire.
Some of their stuff won't give you high quality sound, but neither will the cheap stuff from any other company either (anyone for the Alesis 3630 compressor?). Behringer gear gives you a chance to have something you need when you don't have a ton of money, and there are some real jewels out there like the EP2500, and many people are buying 3 and 4 of them. I suggest everyone here grab one or two of them and you will have your power amp needs taken care of for years to come. I am ordering another one asap.
The ec8000 mics have great reviews. My friend owns
the rev2496 effects box, and I want one of those too. I am sure there are many who have had problems with their Behringer stuff, but I have had problems with many brands when I buy their low end stuff. I also hear that there are many who like the Behringer truth monitor series.
Also, Phildo (highly regarded pro) on the alt.pro.live-sound group highly suggest the Behriner 1520 pro PA speakers as the best bang for the buck in PA speakers. So, my list of fine Behringer gear is this
EP2500 power amp. Every bit as good as my $700 dollar Crown. I want at least three of them and I urge everyone of you to grab one or two.
1520 Pro PA speakers, awesome deal.
ADA8000 adat unit.
EC8000 mics
Rev2496 effects
Vampire 210 smokes the Spider 2 210 for 50 bucks cheaper.
880s 800 watt Box powered mixer. Two effects units instead of one, mine has been a horse for three years.
If you let your bias opinions (just because some pro tells you you should hate Behringer) stop you from using anything behriger, then you are only hurting yourself.
Jeff