Behringer EUROLIVE F1220D Review
Bi-Amped 250w Monitor Speaker System
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Great at any price!
Behringer EUROLIVE F1220D Bi-Amped 250w Monitor Speaker System w/ 12" Woofer, 3" Tweeter and Feedback Filter
Reviewed by John on Guitar Center
I've owned this monitor for almost a year now and can't praise it enough. But there are a few shortcomings (very minor). And I'll start with those. The inputs and output are XLRs. Of course this is fine for the mic input, but the line input? I know plenty of mixers will have XLR outs, but most don't. They should have just used a multi-jack (XLR/stereo). And that's it for the negative. Now to the good points. This thing is super light and plenty powerful. Don't let the 250w fool you, everyone is going to hear this. I've read that others had problems with this, and I can tell you exactly why, it has a very narrow range. Unless you're standing directly in front of it, you won't hear it. So, when being used as a monitor, this can be a problem if it's not pointed directly at you. And as a main, this can be a problem because it won't be pointed at you at all. I don't list this as a problem, because I believe it helps tremendously with feedback. The narrow range also helps when doing small gigs in narrow bars. You'll get plenty of volume to the crowd without blowing out the bartender. And we all know, you don't want to annoy off the bartender. Overall, this is a great little monitor and good main for small acoustic setups. I plan on getting another one soon. Sure, if I had 800 for a more powerful monitor, I'd do that, I'm no fool. But for this price, your just can't beat it. ... More
If you hear something knock inside, don't panic...
Behringer EUROLIVE F1220D Bi-Amped 250w Monitor Speaker System w/ 12" Woofer, 3" Tweeter and Feedback Filter
Reviewed by W. Asher on Guitar Center
First off, as soon as I un-boxed this monitor I had a sinking feeling. I heard something like a "knock" from inside the cabinet. I moved it around in all directions and could only reproduce the sound intermittently. So I fired it up and it works perfectly and sounds pretty good, at least in a home test. On stage will be the real test. BUT... since it works, and I really wanted to use it this weekend, I decided to open it up and see what was going on. I first removed the grill and speaker and found nothing inside, but there is a partition between the speaker and electronics portions of the cabinet. So I removed the amp chassis and found, again nothing. But I did finally notice that there's a ferrite choke on the power wiring and it winds up somewhat near the pole mounting socket. So occasionally this choke will move around with the flexible wires and bump up against the pole mount. So no problem. I ordered this monitor when the band I work with could not get their monitor system straight, due to unrealistic expectations with the limited equipment they have. Everyone always needed "more monitor", but the level is always right at the verge of feedback, and sometimes beyond the verge. Being a semi-pro with over 30 years experience, I don't have time for people who won't take words of wisdom and experience in solving such problems. So I ordered this monitor after the last gig with either not enough monitor or squealing intermittent feedback. I plan to split my vocal signal and send one to this monitor and the other to the PA, where they can do what they will with it. The second channel (line input) I will use to return a monitor signal from the PA so I can hear everyone else, but at a level that doesn't cause feedback, at least in my monitor. I also have the Behringer B205D, which would accomplish the same thing. However I've used it in some small venues where it nearly crashed to the ground on its mic stand, so I figure something that's on the ground already is safe ... More
4 thumbs up!
Behringer EUROLIVE F1220D Bi-Amped 250w Monitor Speaker System w/ 12" Woofer, 3" Tweeter and Feedback Filter
Reviewed by Stephen M. on Guitar Center
SO I have read the other review on here about this product and I couldnt be more in doubt of its validity. THis little monitor isnt a Main! That should go without saying. This is simply a good versitile stage monitor. The highs are crisp and the mids/Low-Mids are very pronounced. The feedback filter works wonders IF you use it correctly. Not sure what happened with the other reviewer that he would give it such a bad rap. I love these. Have 4 and will buy two more in the next month or so to complete my monitor setup. ... More
Great! Does exactly what I want, and more!
Behringer F1220D Bi-Amp 250W 12" Monitor Speaker S
Reviewed by Mike J. on Reverb
I bought this powered monitor because of it's versatility, and it has so far exceeded my expectations! Here are a few things that it can do: -Band live floor monitor - great. Easily portable to practice or a gig where we are bringing our own PA equipment - Portable PA system - used it to play tunes for my block party, and it got plenty loud. Now I just need 2. Works great for vocals. Love the fact that you can pole mount it and also daisy chain units. -Acoustic Guitar amp - sounds great, the feedback killer is clutch for this feature -Bass guitar practice amp - I plug my Sans Amp Bass Driver, XLR out, instrument level, right into the Line input - sounds fantastic. Of course careful not to crank it too much. The peak indicator is good for this. I was debating getting a Bass amp but now that I have this, no need! I can go direct to FOH for live gigs. Sounds great. Very clear. Only thing that would make this a perfect Swiss Army knife is to add a Reverb section,, so microphones or acoustic guitars don't sound dry. Preferably reverb per channel. I'll likely pick up at least 1 more of these. ... More
Sounds more like 50 Watts. Waste of money.
Behringer EUROLIVE F1220D Bi-Amped 250w Monitor Speaker System w/ 12" Woofer, 3" Tweeter and Feedback Filter
Reviewed by Wayne on Guitar Center
I bought this so I could control my monitor signal independently, but it hasn't worked out. I have a 10" 50 watt powered monitor that sounds better than this (the "K" brand), but is only a powered speaker. The 2 channels, EQ, and Feedback control seemed like a huge upgrade, not to mention 250 watts! And seriously; don't mention 250 watts because this thing doesn't put out 250 no matter how you measure it. Once could claim that since it is bi-amped it would only be 125 per "amp", but that be wrong also. If this thing puts out more than 50 watts I would be surprised; it doesn't sound like it. It seemed like a great deal that would have solved several problems for me. It turned out to be an over-rated waste and will be going back. ... More
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Wildly inaccurate power rating, weak mic amplification
Behringer EUROLIVE F1220D Bi-Amped 250w Monitor Speaker System w/ 12" Woofer, 3" Tweeter and Feedback Filter
Reviewed by Neil on Guitar Center
I was a little suspicious about a 250W powered speaker that is so small, so light, has multiple inputs and is comparatively inexpensive - unfortunately my hunch was correct. This item was to be used to power one electric guitar (playing rhythm, not lead) and one mic in a small recording room (~650 sq ft), playing alongside of a drumset, bass guitar and one more electric guitar. The bass amp was 40W and the guitar amp was maybe 120W, so this Behringer should have been able to keep up with both and play over the drums. The sound is decent, controls functional but it just didn't have enough punch to deserve even a 75W rating - seriously. We all know that "wattage" ratings are very misleading and I'm not interested in blowing the doors off my neighbors house but it couldn't even power a rhythm guitar in a small venue, playing Beatles songs. I'll be returning it, in search of something with a bit more punch. ... More
Cranked the volume to 10 - still not enough
Behringer EUROLIVE F1220D Bi-Amped 250w Monitor Speaker System w/ 12" Woofer, 3" Tweeter and Feedback Filter
Reviewed by Stratline6 on Guitar Center
So... the new band I'm in has 2 of the older 125 watt Behringers and they work fantastic. I couldn't find any of the 125s so I THOUGHT the 250 version would be a step up. Totally wrong. First off, the board we run from only runs 1/4 inch out not the XLR 3 prong. We were able to get around this by daisy chaining off the old 125 - which has in and out both 1/4 inch AND 3 prong (which means no dedicated mix for the monitor - not the monitors problem). The monitor itself is about 1/2 the size of the 125 - and seemingly half the power. Perhaps it's the daisy chaining that weakens the output, I don't know. All I know is that they BARELY cover what I need them (we bought 2) to do - and we are not a loud band. ... More
Simply Awesome
Behringer EUROLIVE F1220D Bi-Amped 250w Monitor Speaker System w/ 12" Woofer, 3" Tweeter and Feedback Filter
Reviewed by music manny on Guitar Center
So, I Play Guitar, I plug into a Line-6 Floor Pod-XT (FX processor) I simulate my amps, effects, EQ's and tones with it, then the line out is to this PA Monitor. It sounds simply amazing. the adjustable EQ's on the Monitor let me turn up the Bass a touch so I can really get a heavy punch from the chugging power chords. I get the kind of power you'd expect to feel from a 2X12 Amp. love it.
Doesn't knock you over and it should
Behringer F1220D Bi-Amp 250W 12" Monitor Speaker S
Reviewed by Robert M. on Reverb
Beautiful looking monitor; appears well made; all controls face you; wedge shape is perfect for the working musician BUT where is the 250 watts ? Thats a lot of rated power but I've cranked this up and, I have only my ears to tell me this lady does not deliver a fraction of that. Its barely an OK volume but not the powerhouse it should be. Wish I had an electronic way to test its alleged output. I'm very disappointed in Behringer.
Does what I need and portable
Behringer EUROLIVE F1220D Bi-Amped 250w Monitor Speaker System w/ 12" Woofer, 3" Tweeter and Feedback Filter
Reviewed by Frank on Guitar Center
I needed a powered stage monitor that was loud enough, reasonable footprint, easy to transport and wedge shaped. This does it for me. The two inputs (mic and live) with separate volumes give two power output options. The anti-feedback works well. It's loud enough for both the bassist and I to use. I simply tap off the "thru" on one of the mains and hear the front of house. I also use it as a monitor in my studio. I really like it!
Great monitor
Behringer EUROLIVE F1220D Bi-Amped 250w Monitor Speaker System w/ 12" Woofer, 3" Tweeter and Feedback Filter
Reviewed by Earl on Guitar Center
This monitor works great for our lead vocalist she hears herself clearly .
Sounds excellent!
Behringer EUROLIVE F1220D Bi-Amped 250w Monitor Speaker System w/ 12" Woofer, 3" Tweeter and Feedback Filter
Reviewed by Bob on Guitar Center
Sounds excellent. Low profile on stage is great, does not take up a lot of room!
Good little moniter for the money
Behringer EUROLIVE F1220D Bi-Amped 250w Monitor Speaker System w/ 12" Woofer, 3" Tweeter and Feedback Filter
Reviewed by Bryanw on Guitar Center
Works great as a monitor and will keep up with my 1000 watt system just fine. It does get a little over powered by my drummer at times, but it sounds good and does what it is supposed to with little to no feedback.
Exactly what I was looking for.
Behringer EUROLIVE F1220D Bi-Amped 250w Monitor Speaker System w/ 12" Woofer, 3" Tweeter and Feedback Filter
Reviewed by Led on Guitar Center
Perfect floor monitors for both my three and five piece bands.
Would buy again
Behringer EUROLIVE F1220D Bi-Amped 250w Monitor Speaker System w/ 12" Woofer, 3" Tweeter and Feedback Filter
Reviewed by Jerry on Guitar Center
GOOD QUALITY GOOD SOUND, ADJUSTABLE TONES AND VOLUME ON EACH UNIT
Good Quality
Behringer F1220D Bi-Amp 250W 12" Monitor Speaker S
Reviewed by Mark M. on Reverb
Good quality. Does the job. Wish it had a 1/4 inch trs input but not a big issue. Need male1/4 trs to make xlr.
Good for the price.
Behringer EUROLIVE F1220D Bi-Amped 250w Monitor Speaker System w/ 12" Woofer, 3" Tweeter and Feedback Filter
Reviewed by Tone 😎🎸🎼 on Guitar Center
Use for live performance, sounds good with y-connector for the bi-amp to get full 250w output.
My fault for hoping too much of the unit
Behringer EUROLIVE F1220D Bi-Amped 250w Monitor Speaker System w/ 12" Woofer, 3" Tweeter and Feedback Filter
Reviewed by dawson on Guitar Center
Works as promised but will not fit my specific application. Will be returning it it is lightweight which was a must. Price was good but it is underpowered and clips way too early for my purpose
Behringer F1220D Bi-Amp 250W 12" Monitor Speaker S
Reviewed by Alejandro R. on Reverb
Great product, I am a drummer and I use it for live floor monitor, very light weight. Great for small gigs or practice at home.
Not impressed
Behringer F1220D Bi-Amp 250W 12" Monitor Speaker S
Reviewed by Jason C. on Reverb
The sound was clear & the EQ controls were effective. However, it didn't have enough volume to meet my needs as a solo act in noisy rooms.
