
Behringer Monitor1C Ultra Compact Monitor
5 1/2 in. woofer. 1/4 in. tweeter. 100 watt power handling capability.
Overall User Ratings (based on 33 ratings)
Submitted May 18, 2006 by a customer from sbcglobal.net
"Can't be beat at this price point"
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I give it a "9" mostly due to the bare wire speaker connection (which really is not that big of a deal - just use high-grade speaker wire). Bass response is a bit lacking, though for the size of the bass driver, it is not surprising. With a solid sub, I believe you will have a winning system.
Sound
Excellent stereo separation, full mids and highs. If you are using these for mix down or mastering, I would highly recommend a sub. Low end (not surprizingly for a 5 inch mid/low speaker) is not solid under about 100-200 hZ. I use an 8 inch sub and the combination system sounds incredible.
Features
Has what you need. Grille is not removable for those who like to do that. I would like to have seen connectors other than bare wire compression posts.
Ease of Use
Plugs right in and makes sound!
Quality
Tough plastic case and metal grille makes these speakers fairly rugged. You probably could drop this off of a desk without damaging it.
Value
This is where Behringer shines - value for the money. At this price point, I do not think you can obtain a better speaker. I have heard of many shying away from Behringer, but I have several of their products. They are made well, perform well and, last.
Manufacturer Support
I have no idea...
The Wow Factor
Nothing too outstanding about these speakers. Nothing new here. Just great specs for a great price.
Musical Background:
Home recording
Musical Style:
Prog rock
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Submitted October 5, 2007 by a customer from sbcglobal.net
"Behringer has a winner with these"
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There are better speakers, though you'd pay a ton more to get a noticable difference. If you have a home studio on a budget or your looking for some small speakers to complete a system, I think this is a no-brainer.
Sound
For this price point - probably close to unbeatable. I use them as near-field monitors in my home studio. I do have a separate sub as these don't go much under 60 hz. For mastering purposes - they probably color the sound a little, but it didn't take long to get used to them and now I get fairly accurate recordings with these.
Features
They are your basic speakers that sounds excellent for the price. Not much to discuss in the way of features.
Ease of Use
Plug 'em in and off you go. Not much eq-ing necessary. If your using them to master - they don't take long to get a feel for. You WILL need a sub though.
Quality
Built extremely durably with metal grilles and heavy high-quality plastic enclosures.
Value
Like I stated above, probably close to unbeateable for the money. You'd be hard pressed to find something it's equal for under $150 a pair.
Manufacturer Support
Never had to deal with them. I own upwards of 15 pieces of Behringer gear and have never had a problem.
The Wow Factor
Not much sex appeal here! Though very desirable for price point.
Musical Background:
Home recording studio
Musical Style:
Progressive rock
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Submitted July 21, 2006 by a customer from netzero.net
"Nice at Twice the Price"
If I win the lotto I'll upgrade my little project studio with "pro-level" gear. These will do 'till then.
Sound
Amazing for the price! Great imaging, useful to seperate parts from each other when learning a part. Bass seems a bit lacking at first... but after a burn-in period they loosen up a bit. When you play heavy bass through them there is a bit of "port huffing", especially with the grilles left on, (a fairly massive amount of air hitting the steel grille). Grilles can be pried off with a sharp narrow tool (ice pick). If Behringer could punch a hole through in front of the port, this design flaw would be taken care of and the drivers would still be protected.
Features
Two way speaker, 100 watts power handling, cheap, sounds good. what more do you want?
Ease of Use
Plug and play, except for removing the grilles.
Quality
Dropped one, the glued-on crossover came loose, breaking wiring as it went. A couple of zip ties and a bit of solder later and I'm back in business.
Value
Where else can you get a set of speakers this nice for 50 or 60 bucks? I want some more "just because".
Manufacturer Support
Behringer has a new immediate-replacement-at-the-dealer policy that rocks.
The Wow Factor
Not "sexy", but the sound at this price is great!
Musical Background:
Active musician, Project studio owner/operator
Musical Style:
From detuned metal to modern worship
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Submitted November 22, 2006 by a customer from msn.com
Behringer Monitor 1C Customer Review
until it breaks...then i will hate it
Sound
worth the price....would pay twice as much
Features
ermmmm.....they're speakers....so all parts were there ....all 2 of them
Ease of Use
they are speakers....hook up wires....done
Quality
seems to be very well made
Value
yes
Manufacturer Support
they have a rep of making inexpensive good pieces....i would compare the company to black&decker or a 30 pack old style....nothin special but it works
The Wow Factor
ermmm...i found myself playing with myself reading the specs...but i do that all the time anyway....so
Musical Background:
Hobbyist
Musical Style:
everything
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