Ok, Im very very close to buying monitors and Im torn between getting the Behringer Truth 2031a and Event TR8XL's.

Behringer Truth 2031a
Audio Inputs XLR Connector: Servo-balanced input
1/4 in. TRS: Servo-balanced input
Input Impedance: 10 kOhms
Maximum input level: +22dBu
Components Tweeter: 1 in. ferrofluid-cooled dome
Woofer: 8-3/4 in. polypropylene diaphragm
Amplifiers Low Frequency: Maximum 150 Watts
High Frequency: Maximum 75 Watts
Noise: <10 dBA @ 1M (each)
Crossover Type: Active, 4th order Linkwitz-Riley
Crossover Frequency: 2kHz
System Specifications Frequency Response: 50Hz to 21kHz
Sound Pressure Level: Maximum 116dB SPL @ 1M (pair)
Power Supply Voltage (USA/Canada): 120V~, 60Hz
Power Consumption: 1.1A, standby 120mA
Fuse: 100 - 120 V~: T 5 A H 250 V
Mains Connection: Standard IEC connector
Cost: $330

Event TR8XL
Low Frequency Driver: Magnetically shielded 8 in. mineral-filled polypropylene cone with 1-1/2 in. diameter high-temperature voice coil and damped rubber surround
High Frequency Driver: Magnetically shielded 1 in. diameter ferrofluid-cooled natural silk dome
Frequency Response: 35Hz - 20kHz, ±3dB, ref. 500Hz
Amplifier Power: 150 watts (100 woofer / 50 tweeter)
Crossover: 2.6kHz, active fourth-order
Inputs: Balanced XLR and 1/4 in.; unbalanced RCA
Indicators: Power-on LED
Protection: RF interference, output current limiting, over temperature, turn on/off transient, subsonic filter, internal fuse
Cost: $550

They are both very very good monitors, they both get great reviews, but I want to know what you guys think, those of you that have experience with these monitors.


PS: The root of this question really is, is there that much of a difference between the 2 monitors to go out and spend an extra $220.

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Originally posted by Coup Vlad wins. Flawless victory.

Last edited by Vlad on Nov-22-2005 at 20:09

Behringer makes good speakers.

That's all I have to say as I havn't tried these out.

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have had the truths for a number of months and have no complaints.

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Heard great things about the Event monitors but haven't actually heard them. However I have actually heard some Behringer monitors (not sure if they were that exact model) and they sounded amazing.

I'd prolly go with the Behringer, I haven't heard either of them, but I have read alot about each of them, and people seem to love the Truths more, Behringer might not be able to make decent DJ gear, but they sure can make some killer studio gear, especially for the price.

What I am saying is purely based on brand reputation and is in no way linked to the specific models you are asking about.


Behringer has a history of making sub par products which are poor quality and have short life spans. Customer service and repair are also terrible things from the brand.


Event has a standing record as being one of the references in the field for quality monitors. I would get Event without a doubt.


Lastly, while I know it's difficult to do real life testing with products considering most of the gear we buy nowdays is mailorder and local availability is often difficult for all the models, it's always better to hear them face to face first before you buy especially monitors!


And PS:
buying speakers burely based on paper specs if a big no no. It's very easy for a manufacturer to make their equipement look flawless, most companies do these types of trickery regardless of high or low quality products

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Originally posted by jdat What I am saying is purely based on brand reputation and is in no way linked to the specific models you are asking about. Behringer has a history of making sub par products which are poor quality and have short life spans. Customer service and repair are also terrible things from the brand. Event has a standing record as being one of the references in the field for quality monitors. I would get Event without a doubt. Lastly, while I know it's difficult to do real life testing with products considering most of the gear we buy nowdays is mailorder and local availability is often difficult for all the models, it's always better to hear them face to face first before you buy especially monitors! And PS: buying speakers burely based on paper specs if a big no no. It's very easy for a manufacturer to make their equipement look flawless, most companies do these types of trickery regardless of high or low quality products

I totally agree with everything you said, and Ive heard both monitors and they are quite good, and because of what you said I brought this up to people who have had hands on experience with these monitors. As far as Im concerned the Event's are tops in my mind, but I really want to know if the Behringer's are really as good as people make them seem.

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Originally posted by Coup Vlad wins. Flawless victory.

i'll NEVER buy anything behringer, but that's just me.

like someone else said above, in terms of DJ equipment, Behringer simply BLOWS. Some of the shittiest craftsmanship I've ever seen.

Although, contrary to their DJ equipment, I have also heard nothing but good reviews on the Truth monitors...surprisingly, they actually seem to be quite good!

Are you using this for production or just for DJ'ing? If just for DJ'ing, I'd say the Truth's would be just fine...but if you need absolute ultimate sound, then the EVENT's are great.

Right now Im just gonna be using it for DJing, but I do plan to eventually start producing alittle bit.

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Originally posted by Coup Vlad wins. Flawless victory.

I have these monitors (behringer truth b2031A) and they are very good.. they sound excellent... most of behringer products are crap, but this isn't!!

i haven't heard the other monitors u are speaking of so i can't compare but i only tell u what i think of the behringers.

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Originally posted by Soundwerks like someone else said above, in terms of DJ equipment, Behringer simply BLOWS. Some of the shittiest craftsmanship I've ever seen. Although, contrary to their DJ equipment, I have also heard nothing but good reviews on the Truth monitors...surprisingly, they actually seem to be quite good! Are you using this for production or just for DJ'ing? If just for DJ'ing, I'd say the Truth's would be just fine...but if you need absolute ultimate sound, then the EVENT's are great.

yah, the behringer eurorack is good,

i hear all their studio equipment, is high quality stuff...

but ugh... their Dj equipment... especially the one that tries to imitate the pioneer 5 channel mixer... ugh....

**vomit**