Behringer B208D Monitor / PA Speaker
Behringer B208D Monitor / PA Speaker Review - 06/06/14
The Behringer B208D is a 200 watt powered speaker with a 1.35” compression driver and an 8’ woofer. After using the B208D as a
monitor for nearly a year and a half, I can say that it is better than using hotspots or full size monitors. I won’t go into the specs of the
product but you can click the link above to find out more. I will focus more on the use and durability of the product. I bought a pair of
these just in case we were at a very small venue doing an acoustic set and didn’t want to bring a lot of extra equipment. So far I have not
used them in that capacity but after using them as a monitor for myself and one for the second keyboardist I am convinced that they
would do well as the main speakers in a small setting.
Let’s start with the pro’s. The speaker is very lightweight and can be very loud. They have a higher output than Behringer’s B205D and I
think they have better sound quality and range for about $30 less. I am not saying it’s not a good product but for playing in 6 piece band
it just doesn’t cut it for me. The controls for the speaker are in the rear which make it difficult to adjust the volume during live
performance for those instances when you can’t get your sound engineers attention. The speaker fits on a standard size speaker stand
so no searching for a special stand to fit the speaker. The speaker can be daisy chained if necessary to another powered speaker. The
fact that the speaker delivers good sound quality and power, when needed, is a plus. Because of it being small and powerful you can
use it just like a hotspot but with better sound quality. I set it right next to me when I play and because I can get it close to me it keeps
the stage volume lower than if we had floor monitors. It has 1/4” and XLR inputs and high and low tone control. The tone controls are
more for when you use the speaker as a stand alone mini PA system but I use it to get as close to the tone coming out of the mains as I
can get. It helps me when I play keyboards to make sure I don’t over or under compensate the EQ on a patch.
Now the con’s. The controls are on the back which during sound check and live performance can be annoying if you need to tweak
something. I find that at high volume the speaker will distort. While that’s not unusual and not a big deal considering what they we
designed for. The speaker grill can easily be pushed in and will stay there. Not a big deal so if you suffer from OCD and you have a pair
of these just push the other grill in and no one will notice.
Overall the B208D is an great addition to your gear. It seems to take gigging well and delivers solid and consistent performance without
being heavy. The plastic construction is solid and does not feel cheap in any way. Although many bands are going to in ear monitors to
reduce stage volume, many of those systems are too expensive for most local bands. These are the best alternative.
monitor for nearly a year and a half, I can say that it is better than using hotspots or full size monitors. I won’t go into the specs of the
product but you can click the link above to find out more. I will focus more on the use and durability of the product. I bought a pair of
these just in case we were at a very small venue doing an acoustic set and didn’t want to bring a lot of extra equipment. So far I have not
used them in that capacity but after using them as a monitor for myself and one for the second keyboardist I am convinced that they
would do well as the main speakers in a small setting.
Let’s start with the pro’s. The speaker is very lightweight and can be very loud. They have a higher output than Behringer’s B205D and I
think they have better sound quality and range for about $30 less. I am not saying it’s not a good product but for playing in 6 piece band
it just doesn’t cut it for me. The controls for the speaker are in the rear which make it difficult to adjust the volume during live
performance for those instances when you can’t get your sound engineers attention. The speaker fits on a standard size speaker stand
so no searching for a special stand to fit the speaker. The speaker can be daisy chained if necessary to another powered speaker. The
fact that the speaker delivers good sound quality and power, when needed, is a plus. Because of it being small and powerful you can
use it just like a hotspot but with better sound quality. I set it right next to me when I play and because I can get it close to me it keeps
the stage volume lower than if we had floor monitors. It has 1/4” and XLR inputs and high and low tone control. The tone controls are
more for when you use the speaker as a stand alone mini PA system but I use it to get as close to the tone coming out of the mains as I
can get. It helps me when I play keyboards to make sure I don’t over or under compensate the EQ on a patch.
Now the con’s. The controls are on the back which during sound check and live performance can be annoying if you need to tweak
something. I find that at high volume the speaker will distort. While that’s not unusual and not a big deal considering what they we
designed for. The speaker grill can easily be pushed in and will stay there. Not a big deal so if you suffer from OCD and you have a pair
of these just push the other grill in and no one will notice.
Overall the B208D is an great addition to your gear. It seems to take gigging well and delivers solid and consistent performance without
being heavy. The plastic construction is solid and does not feel cheap in any way. Although many bands are going to in ear monitors to
reduce stage volume, many of those systems are too expensive for most local bands. These are the best alternative.
Behringer B208D Monitor / PA Speaker
Behringer B208D Monitor / PA Speaker Review -
06/06/14
The Behringer B208D is a 200 watt powered speaker with a
1.35” compression driver and an 8’ woofer. After using the
B208D as a monitor for nearly a year and a half, I can say that
it is better than using hotspots or full size monitors. I won’t go
into the specs of the product but you can click the link above
to find out more. I will focus more on the use and durability of
the product. I bought a pair of these just in case we were at a
very small venue doing an acoustic set and didn’t want to
bring a lot of extra equipment. So far I have not used them in
that capacity but after using them as a monitor for myself and
one for the second keyboardist I am convinced that they
would do well as the main speakers in a small setting.
Let’s start with the pro’s. The speaker is very lightweight and
can be very loud. They have a higher output than Behringer’s
B205D and I think they have better sound quality and range
for about $30 less. I am not saying it’s not a good product but
for playing in 6 piece band it just doesn’t cut it for me. The
controls for the speaker are in the rear which make it difficult
to adjust the volume during live performance for those
instances when you can’t get your sound engineers attention.
The speaker fits on a standard size speaker stand so no
searching for a special stand to fit the speaker. The speaker
can be daisy chained if necessary to another powered
speaker. The fact that the speaker delivers
good sound quality and power, when needed,
is a plus. Because of it being small and
powerful you can use it just like a hotspot but
with better sound quality. I set it right next to
me when I play and because I can get it close
to me it keeps the
stage volume
lower than if we
had floor monitors. It has 1/4”
and XLR inputs and high and
low tone control. The tone
controls are more for when you
use the speaker as a stand
alone mini PA system but I use it
to get as close to the tone
coming out of the mains as I
can get. It helps me when I play
keyboards to make sure I don’t
over or under compensate the
EQ on a patch.
Now the con’s. The controls are on
the back which during sound check and live performance can
be annoying if you need to tweak something. I find that at
high volume the speaker will distort. While that’s not unusual
and not a big deal considering what they we designed for. The
speaker grill can easily be pushed in and will stay there. Not a
big deal so if you suffer from OCD and you have a pair of
these just push the other grill in and no one will notice.
Overall the B208D is an great addition to your gear. It seems
to take gigging well and delivers solid and consistent
performance without being heavy. The plastic construction is
solid and does not feel cheap in any way. Although many
bands are going to in ear monitors to reduce stage volume,
many of those systems are too expensive for most local
bands. These are the best alternative.
1.35” compression driver and an 8’ woofer. After using the
B208D as a monitor for nearly a year and a half, I can say that
it is better than using hotspots or full size monitors. I won’t go
into the specs of the product but you can click the link above
to find out more. I will focus more on the use and durability of
the product. I bought a pair of these just in case we were at a
very small venue doing an acoustic set and didn’t want to
bring a lot of extra equipment. So far I have not used them in
that capacity but after using them as a monitor for myself and
one for the second keyboardist I am convinced that they
would do well as the main speakers in a small setting.
Let’s start with the pro’s. The speaker is very lightweight and
can be very loud. They have a higher output than Behringer’s
B205D and I think they have better sound quality and range
for about $30 less. I am not saying it’s not a good product but
for playing in 6 piece band it just doesn’t cut it for me. The
controls for the speaker are in the rear which make it difficult
to adjust the volume during live performance for those
instances when you can’t get your sound engineers attention.
The speaker fits on a standard size speaker stand so no
searching for a special stand to fit the speaker. The speaker
can be daisy chained if necessary to another powered
speaker. The fact that the speaker delivers
good sound quality and power, when needed,
is a plus. Because of it being small and
powerful you can use it just like a hotspot but
with better sound quality. I set it right next to
me when I play and because I can get it close
to me it keeps the
stage volume
lower than if we
had floor monitors. It has 1/4”
and XLR inputs and high and
low tone control. The tone
controls are more for when you
use the speaker as a stand
alone mini PA system but I use it
to get as close to the tone
coming out of the mains as I
can get. It helps me when I play
keyboards to make sure I don’t
over or under compensate the
EQ on a patch.
Now the con’s. The controls are on
the back which during sound check and live performance can
be annoying if you need to tweak something. I find that at
high volume the speaker will distort. While that’s not unusual
and not a big deal considering what they we designed for. The
speaker grill can easily be pushed in and will stay there. Not a
big deal so if you suffer from OCD and you have a pair of
these just push the other grill in and no one will notice.
Overall the B208D is an great addition to your gear. It seems
to take gigging well and delivers solid and consistent
performance without being heavy. The plastic construction is
solid and does not feel cheap in any way. Although many
bands are going to in ear monitors to reduce stage volume,
many of those systems are too expensive for most local
bands. These are the best alternative.
