I hope it's ok to post this question here. I just bought a complete behringer system consisting of 3 a500 amps, the dcx 2496 and the deq 2496. I tested the amps by using one unbalanced output from my existing preamp, but all 3 a500s sound like tiny transistor radios. Am I doing something wrong?
Why does my Behringer a500 sound tiny?
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Does you preamp output the 1.3 volts needed to drive a A500?
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Originally posted by Dougie085When you say tiny are you talking about the volume being low or the sound is just not big? What speakers do you have it connected to? What is your source? Have you tried other sources?- Bottom
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You have in input level controls on the amp turned up so the LEDs are lighting up?
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I just got it to work. I had it in stereo mode, buy only used one input and one speaker. I just hooked up the other pair of speakers, now sounds fine. Weird. All of the amps that I've ever owned works fine when using only one channel even in stereo mode- Bottom
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I tested the amps by using one unbalanced output from my existing preamp, but all 3 a500s sound like tiny transistor radios. Am I doing something wrong?
Edit: do you have the gain controls on the amps turned up all the way?- Bottom
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There are some switches on the back of the amp to set bridge mode, etc. Can't remember as I'm at work and mine is at home, but make sure you've set everything correctly.- Bottom
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Thanks everyone for your help. Everything is working fine now. I compared these amps to my current hifi set up: parasound halo p3/a23/jaton/krell. In general these amps are very good for the $160 price. It does sound slightly harsh on the high end compared to the hifi options and the bass is just a touch lean. Not really noticeable unless doing a/b comparison. Maybe they'll smooth out after breaking in. They also make speakers pop when turning on or off. Overall not bad for the price.- Bottom
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Originally posted by jimluuThanks everyone for your help. Everything is working fine now. I compared these amps to my current hifi set up: parasound halo p3/a23/jaton/krell. In general these amps are very good for the $160 price. It does sound slightly harsh on the high end compared to the hifi options and the bass is just a touch lean. Not really noticeable unless doing a/b comparison. Maybe they'll smooth out after breaking in. They also make speakers pop when turning on or off. Overall not bad for the price.- Bottom
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I have a decent 2 channel hifi system which I use regularly. I bought this further my hobby in building speakers. The 3 a500 handles h/m/l from the dcx. The deq gives a bit more flexibility in terms of eq and I plan to use the RTA to do crude measurements. Got a fantastic deal on this set up so I just can't turn it down. Basically I emailed musicians friend and let them know some of the shipping problems that I experienced last year during their warehouse move. They emailed me a 20% coupon. Coupled with the 'refurbed' equip. I got my entire setup with 4 xlr pairs, extended warranty, free shipping, etc....came to just ~$900. This is lower than 'wholesale' prices. Just couldn't turn it down. Their refurbs btw are not used....they said that the equipment may have been outdated for some reason and the manufacturer took them back to for updating purposes, but can't sell them as new. My dcx and deq looks brand new and still had the plastic protector on the display.- Bottom
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