Behringer B215A

The Behringer B215A is a typical molded-plastic speaker with a 15" LF driver and a 1.25" titanium compression driver/horn. Input connections consist of the basics: XLR & TRS, along with an XLR output for daisy-chaining. Controls are basic and simple: Level (including gain for using microphones directly into the speaker), Treble and Bass. Overall size is what you'd expect for this set of components, and the weight is comfortable (not too heavy, not cheesy light).

Rated at 450 watts peak output, I believe the RMS output is around 300 watts. I was pleasantly surprised to find this was PLENTY of power for almost any situation you would use this type of speaker in. By itself, the unadjusted sound is a little bass-shy, but not in a bad way. Used as on-stage monitors, they're nearly perfect! The slight lack of deep bass is a plus in those situations, resulting in a clear tone that cuts through the band's mix. Used by themselves for main speakers with a mixer having an onboard graphic EQ, dialing in a slight dip in the midrange and a slight rise at the low end evens the sound out very nicely. Ideally, I would use these as monitors or as main tops with subs. Matched with my 118 or 218 subs, these Behringers sound great!

Pretty much typical in all aspects: Construction, sound and usefulness. When price is factored in, as usual, Behringer leaps to the front of the pack! You can pay a lot more and get somewhat better speakers (the Mackies, QSC's, etc.), but these B215A's cover most of the same gigs just as well at $500 a pair! Buy a set and try them with a sub...you'll be amazed and smile all the way to the bank!