Side by Side Comparison of: Behringer vs CBI Cables vs Hosa

They just arrived. I pulled them out of the box and connected them to my Crosley Solo with the supplied patch cord, and they sound excellent (bearing in mind the inherent limitations of speakers this size). The sound is very clear with good bass response--I think good treble is a given here. I'm listening to NPR right now, I'll crank 'em up with some rock 'n roll later on. Happy listening.

Sound great! Look, you are not going to get perfect sound for $80 but these are dynamite little speakers for the money. I used them on my computer system to listen to music and play games. They are perfect size, have all the outputs and controls right in front (volume, treble, bass) and they sound great! No complaints.

This pair of computer speakers was exactly what I was looking for. They are not too large and put out amazing sound for the size. I originally bought a set of Cyber Acoustics with sub for about $40. They had really good reviews, but I ended up sending them back as the satellites speakers sounded tinny and flat. The sound was simply just mediocre, at best. I live in an apartment complex and as soon as the Behringer speakers came, I tested them by turning the volume up to half at one point. I didn't turn it up any louder as I did not want to disturb my neighbors, but the volume will definitely be more than enough for virtually everyone unless you want to use them for a party - then you would want to add a sub-woofer - and they would be fine for that, too. I love the fact that they have volume, bass and treble controls right in front - makes it very easy to adjust quickly. The controls work just as well for any set of headphones you plug into the front of the speaker. If you want quality sound at an affordable price, I would say you would not be disappointed with these. I am glad I took a chance and bought them.Also, the picture with the speakers are inaccurate in one, small way. The picture for the speakers show an orange triangle on the front of the speaker grill. The speakers I received had a black triangle on each speaker grill. Everything else is exactly as shown in the photo.

So, have a 20year old pair of Roland MA-8s. I love them! but... after years of abuse, the non powered monitor popped. replaced it with an extra MS-30 monitor I had. These have gotten me to this point. then the Amp in the powered MA-8 started to go bad. Was sad to find out, the ROLAND discontinued the MA-8s. Discovered the Behringer MS16s, which are CLEARLY clones of the MA-8s! Been VERY happy with them. they sound pretty much the same as the ROLANDs and look nearly identical! We will see if they last as long as the ROLANDs did!

I had a pair of MS20's and I put a hole in one with a drill by accident. I like the MS16's because they have a mesh to protect the speaker itself from idiots like me. Anyway, because I was only using the MS20's for home use with my computer or TV- not in a real 'studio' setting - i did not notice a huge difference in quality of sound and though they aren't quite as loud as the MS20 model they so get loud enough for a party. I also appreciate that there are both 1/4, 1/8 stereo and RCA inputs... I have had a=my macbook, the TV and a microkorg all running into the MS16 at the same time. That extra 1/4 input is useful to plug + play your drum machine, samplers, synths - I dunno how guitars or vocals would sound but I'm sure that's also a possibility - if you just wanna play in your bedroom. With (almost) all the Behringer products I have purchased the MS16's have turned out to be another great deal for a reasonable price.

I wanted an amplified speaker system that I could hook up to the headphone jack of my itouch and MP3 player. My requirements were have the biggest amplified speaker in the smallest space possible made by a quality manufacturer. Behringer makes specialized equipment for musicians so I felt it was a good company although I never used any of their products. I am not a musician.Well this system sounds fantastic. My opinion is that it sounds better than the Bose wave radio which sounds great too. The 16 watts is a conservative rating. The speakers are very loud. I also wanted separate bass and treble controls and the MS16 has it. There also is an adjustable microphone input so you can sing along to your favorite music like karaoke if that is your thing. In addition you can mix two other inputs through the 1/8 inch input jack and RCA jacks in the back and there is a headphone jack in the front.I expect that these nice looking and sturdy amplified speakers will hold up in the long run and so far I am impressed.

Quick delivery and product is as advertised. This doesn't have the ability to lock to the microphone or amplifier. I ended up purchasing another one and giving this one away. It slipped out of the microphone easily. I still gave it 5 stars because it wasn't advertised to have the locks. My fault

This is a long, very heavy duty cable for the price. Needed a cord for my microphone/Presonus setup and for the price, this was well worth it. The cable is very thick and feels sturdy. The heads also feel durable and the clip is strong. Doesn't produce any unwanted noise on the receiving end. I would highly recommend this microphone cord to anyone who needs one.`

These seem to be good quality well made cables. I'm a more casual user so don't have them in extreme situations but have found them to do what they say. They allow me to use a heavier cable that provide a bit more shielding than the narrow 3.5 mm extension cables I'd been using before. I used a Rode XLR adapter for my mic with that output and connected it to my XLR mics to route to my TACAM digital recorder.

It's a cable and it works. The quality of the cable feels solid, even after repeated plug and unplugs. The ends are not too stiff but are also not loose. The releases feel good. The cable feels like it'll be best for situations where it won't get moved too much though - I'd look for something a little thicker if it's gonna be in a place where it may get stepped on. For a cheap mic cable this does the trick.

AWESOME !! I ordered 4 of these and used them for over a year with no problems, so I ordered 10 more. Been a very good investment that I would highly recommend. They are a little lighter duty then some of the others but for the price you can't go wrong & I use them not only for mics but also to run from the board to my powered mains & monitors. Only thing I would suggest is grab a small Philips screwdriver and check the tightness of the ends set screws. Buy this with confidence & ROCK ON ! !

So I run sound for a church, needed a few spare medium-length cables, and figured these would work as temporary spaceholders if something broke on Sunday morning... and I'm very glad I did. As far as out-of-the-box impressions, they feel like $50 cables. The cable itself is supple and low-memory, and the ends feel very secure and high-quality. I was expecting something cheap and stiff, with aluminum foil-esque connectors.I've only had these for about a month, but all three are now used weekly as mic cables, and there's no noticeable difference from the older, much more expensive cabling that we already had in place. I will definitely be purchasing more of these in the future.

I purchased these speakers for my small home studio and they have served me well for over two years and counting, with have no complaints. The bass is full and rich without being overpowering, and the ability to adjust bass and treble parameters is convenient. When I purchased these, I hadn't expected to need or use the microphone input but found it rather useful for an event where I needed basic vocal amplification and this feature helped me out of a small bind and worked beautifully. While these speakers pack a punch with their crisp sound and considerable bass abilities, I would say they can get a bit crunchy at the very top of the volume, which for me is not a problem but if you're looking for something you can blast at full volume and full bass, these may not be for you. But for the size and price, these speakers are great for any digital setup, home entertainment system, or small home studio.

Surprised by the clarity and volume. I use these speakers for home recording and for streaming music from my iPhone through an AmazonBasics Bluetooth 4.0 Audio Receiver. My only complaint is that I wish these had a bit more fullness, but that's to be expected from speakers at this size and price point. I will most likely upgrade to the MS20's down the road, and move these speakers to my kitchen (I listen to a lot of music while I cook).

These are great for the money! If you have a high quality audio file you can really hear every detail. Vocals come through really clear and each instrument sounds like it has its own channel instead of muddling the sound trying to smash too much in at once. Obviously these speakers are not meant to blow you away, at about 16 watts, but they do kick hard enough to fill up a small apartment. The bass is not "beats" quality, but that's not a big deal with most of the melodic music i listen to. Also, there was a bit of feedback when you plug directly into a phone for music streaming. I'm guessing this is what everyone was saying in the other reviews, but if its at a party, you can hardly tell its there. Love Behringer and their products!

These are nice computer speakers and sound pretty good for desktop monitors. I wouldn't use them exclusively for all of your mixing tasks, any more than I would mix through headphones. But they're pretty well balanced and sound decent for the money. I subsequently purchased a set of Fostex desktop monitors, and I'd have to say they're far above the Behringers, but they also cost a lot more. So if you're on a budget, these are nice speakers for the money and will turn out an OK mix for you.

Not bad for the price. As other reviews have mentioned the bass response isn't that good and it muddies up the midrange. The tweeters are a bit tinny at times as wel, we find ourselves re-adjusting the bass and treble for each song at times. But overall I suspect that the other speakers in this price range will be about the same. I may try a sub to see if it adds a little dimension to the sound, but we use these primarily for computer speakers, not doing professional mixing,gaming or Watching movies. After the full size speakers and CD quality we grew up with, most everything seems a little flat by comparison in the age of MP3's, and I suspect that its that way for a lot of audiofiles. I am still kind of searching and had already put too many hours into finding a good, inexpensive pair of speakers to listen to music at the house, these are better than average so I guess they will do for now. 3 1/2 stars.

After hearing many studio monitors demoed at guitar center (when I worked there), I knew that someday I'd HAVE to own a pair of monitors! The high volume and clarity really turned me on to speaker specification and design, I wished I could experience the same clean sound at home with my own content.I came across these speakers and noticed their similar design to a Roland product, I began searching for reviews and other data on these guys. These were in my price range and I went for it... I can't say that these Behringer MS-16 compare to the bigger and more fantastic monitors I've heard before, but they do stay bright and clear at high volumes - I don't think you can get a better set of powered speakers for the price.I had these hooked up to my friends Roland piano, and they sounded very good. I heard a little bit of distortion while he mashed away at some Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto #2, but we did have them at an enormous volume. I could say we were breaking them in :)These monitors have been hooked up to my computer most of the time, and have provided a very clean and comfortable sound for music, games and movies. I plan on making an adjustment though with the addition of a subwoofer in the future. Don't get me wrong these monitors do have full-range output, but a sub will be handy when listening to some audio types.I most recently played Beatmania through these guys and was absolutely thrilled by their performance! I can really appreciate the game and hear the instruments to play it well.I think these speakers are the best bang for your buck if you're looking for a set of powered speakers. If you're mastering an audio track you may do well with this set. My advice is to go get informed at a decent music store first, then find something that fits your style and budget.I really like my set!

It's a little thinner than I would like, but it works just fine. There are other brands that are little thicker and I like them more.

I'm not a sound expert, but this seemed to work fine. We bought it for a portable bluetooth speaker we have, and it worked just fine. I wouldn't recommend for any serious recording or events, but for small stuff its great!

I'm a semi-pro in the audio field, and these fit my need and budget. But I can see they're definitely not the high-end quality you might want for high-end, frequent use pro setups. For the average setup, they're fine.

For a cheap XLR cable it works great. The design puts a lot of tension on the cord, which can be problematic depending on how and where it's setup for how long. Other than that, its a XLR cable that works like a XLR cable.

The cables feel nice and sturdy they don't feel too too tight on the connections they go in and out of the ports fairly easily and feel like they have a good solid connection. I know you get what you pay for when it comes to these things but for my purpose I just use them for some studio monitors at home for 5 bucks you cant beat the quality! I have used them for a couple months and not a single issue from them. They are a little long for my purpose but hey at 5 bucks again you cant really get a better deal then that.

***UPDATE***This cord has unexpectedly failed after 3 years of very light indoor studio use. The one I compared it to was the Pyle, and it is still working. I don't know if this is because it got used more or not, but considering how light my usage was I did decide to knock a star off - primarily because the other XLR cords I got all still work and they are also inexpensive. Not trying to be too hard on the little guy, I know I can't expect much for $5, but hey when your competition is doing better than you, that means you have room to grow. It was a bit sudden, I actually thought it was my mic or soundboard so I was very pleased when I discovered it was just the XLR cord that had gone out. There was no warning, and it didn't seem to matter the amount of twisting I tried to do to get static or anything out of it. This was with a phantom powered mic tho, so maybe with a passive mic I would have gotten some static or something.***END***I got this XLR cord along with a second one that was similarly priced. I didn't know which to get, needed 2, and figured I would take the opportunity to figure out which is better.The other cord I got was the Pyle PPFMXLR15 15 Feet XLR Male to XLR Female Microphone Cable.This cord is longer, and the cord and connectors seem to be more durable and stout. I also have noticed it seems to stay latched in better than the Pyle cord.Overall this cord in every way was a better cord, but it's still a budget XLR cord. The ends don't look serviceable if they develop a short/open, and the cord isn't quite as thick or lay as flat as my expensive cords. That's to be expected though. This works exceptionally well for booming which is why I got it.

For the price these monitors are not bad. Plenty of power for most people.

These are decent speakers for the price, and will give a fairly flat response.. but I was underwhelmed by these. If you intend to use these for any sort of music production, I would avoid these.. The are very lacking in the bass and sub bass frequency range. I honestly thought they might have been broken when I received them they had so little bass. These will be great for everyday speakers, watching movies or playing games but as far as monitors go they are pretty weak.

Speakers sound fine for price and size. Unfortunately, QUALITY CONTROL SUCKS: the included ⅛" mini plug-to-stereo-RCA cable had some bit of solder or something else metallic shorting the ground to the center ring on the mini plug. This blew out my headphone jack AND Thunderbolt video on my Macbook Air with a big spark and POP when I plugged it in! I can see the spot on the plug where it shorted (metal has a hole where it vaporized), and there is a new HOLE just inside the edge of the Macbook jack. I know this had to come from the MS16 plug because I had just removed the cables from the wrapper and plugged them into the jack after having just removed the plug connecting my old speakers, and there were no foreign objects in the vicinity. I doubt Behringer or Amazon will pay for the repairs to my Macbook, nor do I wish to return speakers that are otherwise exactly what I was looking for. JUST A WARNING: CAREFULLY inspect the plugs for any problems before sticking them in your expensive computers! CRAPTACULAR!

These have really good sound, but a sub is a must, if you want full-range sound. Not a huge problem for me, since the speakers are on my desk, next to my PC. The sound quality they provide is more than adequate.My real disappointment is the knobs. They are not easy to access. They are small, which is OK, but they are placed too close together (approx 5mm apart), and reaching for the volume sometimes requires a double-take. However, there is much more "fumbling" if you need to adjust the volume and you have your headphones plugged in. When using headphones, the volume control becomes sandwiched between the "treble" knob and the headphone cord's plug, which is equidistant on the other side of the volume knob. Now, reaching for the volume is a little like trying to remove a wooden block from a Jenga tower.

Can't comment on their capabilities as monitors, but I will say that for listening purposes, these speakers sound very heavy on the treble and light on the bass. Luckily, the tone controls are effective, and after turning the treble almost all the way down and the bass almost all the way up, they sound really good, with a rich and detailed sound that will bring out the qualities of your music. Unfortunately, there is some rattling from both speakers when you crank the volume up and a noticeable hiss when the music stops, so they loose two stars.

Good speakers for general use, but these are DEFINITELY not studio monitors. They emit a low hiss when they're not used, and after a few months of use, the hiss has gotten even louder. If you're looking to buy near field monitors, do yourself a favor and pay a little more to get a better set.I'm cutting my losses with these, and using them as the token "crappy reference speakers" vs the good pair I use for my real studio monitors.

This cable was cheap and it shows. Yes, it does work; but, I fear using it outside of my home studio. This is not a cable you should bring on stage for a show. Nor is it one to have in the path of other items. The casing feels very thin and not sturdy. As I stated, it does work...it just does not seem durable.

The cable connectors are made with very cheap materials. The plug does not come out easily, I felt like I as going to break it if I pulled too hard. The connections were also not balanced, this cable had a lot of feedback when plugged into the speaker. I don't recommend using this cable for professional use.

I bought these for about $5. Originally, they were about $25 and I have seen them at our local guitar shop for the same price. They are cheap, they aren't the highest quality but I think they'll last for a while and are worth the $5 that I paid for. If you want something of super high quality don't buy this product. But if you want something cheap and decent quality these are it.

best 4 use 2 b left on equipment u keep cabled up i think. the xlr's don't seem 2 b good enuf quality, 2 withstand repeatedly plugging in & out .they work fine so far w/no noise but i handle them very gently when unplugging. they r not up 2 the quality of the kirlin cables.

The cable itself is decent at best. The connectors feel kind of weak.The biggest issue, however, is the fact that this cable does NOT work with phantom power. I have tried several condenser mics, and this could not supply phantom power to any of them. I brought this up to a professional audio recorder, and he had the same issue with this same brand before.It works very nice with dynamic mics, but don't buy this if you hope to use it for mics that require phantom power.

I like these cables because they work properly and they appear to be relatively durable. I did not like that they arrived in a bag with oil on them and the bag, and it took almost an hour to clean off the 2 cables and then my hands (and they still smelled of it slightly). I would buy these again but have a pair of gloves I didn't mind getting dirty on hand.

Not really good at loud volumes. My son is an amateur producer and the speakers can't handle high bass levels. Also, since he first started using them, one keeps going out.

Im very upset with the product. this company should stick with making mixers. I owned 20$ pc speakers that sounded way better than these. if you know nothing about sound or your hearing is bad then gets these, other then that do yourself a favor and BUY THE MACKIE SPEAKERS... yeah the are a little more but its worth it trust me. ( i know alot about sound, i own my own karaoke business and been a musician for years ... sorry these just are not good,...

I've had some relatively cheap Altec Lansing speakers for a long time and though I'd update to something new. Turns out these speakers did not even touch the quality of my old speakers that are 10 years old and that I couldn't have paid more than $50 for at the time. If you're looking for a quality sound, look elsewhere. The bass is pretty weak and the sound is very flat. It just sounds like it is missing a large part of audible frequencies.

very weak.. could not use for full music recording 16w did not handle low freq.

These speakers do not sound good at all. I have small bluetooth speakers that sound better than theses. When I opened the box the speakers felt unusually light for "Monitor" speakers, unless when they say "Monitor" they mean these speakers go next to your computer Monitor, because they do not sound like Studio Monitors, not even close. Price is very reasonable, but the sound simply is lousy, tinny, and anemic. I'd say save up for a set of real monitor speakers if that is what you are after. Behringer should simply call these computer speakers.

poor quality amplifier. there is a constant hiss no matter what you do its always coming through the speakers. At least if it was a emf issue you could open the cases and shield them better yourself, but apart from adding some capacitors to the circuit board yourself there isn't much one can do to get rid of the hiss. the only time you don't hear it is when your listening to sound louder then the hiss.

Defective cable: melted insulation in the middle, exposed wires.I tried to leave a positive review explaining how this was resolved (kudos to Amazon) but it got rejected as not meeting Amazon guidelines.Go figure.So we'll just leave it at "defective" and "not returnable".

Maybe it works maybe it doesn't. It isbunder the frequently bought together for a Tyler PA system I got that. It is the wrong connector for that system and useless to me but they don't do returns. Feels solid and female end attached well to my mic then I discovered there was no input foe the male end. 2 stars since they don't allow returns.

When I purchased these cables I expected them to be higher quality heavier duty cables, especially with the made in America banner across the bottom of the page. Instead I received cheap looking cables clearly stamped made in China. I either ordered the wrong cables (because I didn't get what I thought I had purchased) or was sent the wrong ones.

This cable is made very well and very nice and long. That said, I didn't think I would have any complainants when I originally purchased this cable. I did have a problem. Whenever I touch or adjust the cable near the mic, it makes a very loud buzzing. The buzzing stays on until I adjust it back perfectly. I WOULD NOT recommend this unless you are never going to touch the mic or just be up for it. Good luck!

One of the 4 wires I bought went out the same night of use. The second wire, doesn't lock onto microphone vut still works. I haven't even open the other two wires I bought. Price is great for the poor product I received.

Here's the thing about XLR cables. If they work, they work and you never notice them. If they don't work, they create more of an issue than you can dream. I purchased 2 CBI cables and received them within the appropriate time line and they were well packed. However, as you will see in the photos below, one of the cables was absolutely a terrible cable to send out. The connectors were covered in some sort of sticky mess and the Phillips screw was completely stripped out on of the connectors. Terrible terrible experience for me. I will attempt to return this cable and receive another from the company.

Notice right speaker was broken after 4th or 5th use. Probably defect since they first arrived. Wouldn't recommend these to anyone.return window already passed. :X

I tried these in the kitchen to amplify my cell phone which I use to stream podcasts and music, this sounded hollow and tinny with music, and muffled and garbled on podcasts and talk radio. The sound was so distorted I literally couldn't make out words and speech coming through these speakers.

Randomly hissed and crackled on two different known good sources, a PC and an iPod.

Piece of crap, left speaker was blown, sounded as if something was loose inside one of the speakers, THESE ARE NOT STUDIO MONITORS, I REPEAT THESE ARE NOT STUDIO MONITORS, there crappy desktop speakers, horrible sound quality. I AM DISGUSTED AND WANT A FULL REFUND.

poor sound, distorts before I even went halfway. my expectations were higher when i was reading other reviews. this was returned. i currently own the m-audio av 40 which is awesome but a little pricier.

I've had to return two of these in a row. Each set has arrived and the sound has been crunchy, poor, filled with static, no low end, and overall I've been very unsatisfied. I will be shopping for an alternative.

The connector is cheap and has an intermittent connection that makes noise through the speaker when you move around. I had to replace this with an expensive one. The low price isn't worth it.

Defective cable. How did manufacturer's Quality Control pass it?

great cable! so far, no hums or hisses. Not the most heavy duty, but what do you expect for the money?!EDIT: after only one use, and a few months of sitting around, it has developed a hum. Very disappointed!

Do Not waste uour $5 here unless your goal is to buy tthe most toxic smelling cabble at the cheapest price. I was so dissappointed i put mine strait in the waste basket for the trashman rather than bother to return it. Dont make the same error.

These cables are jacketed with an awful compound that offgases heavily. In other words, they smell really bad. As soon as I took them out of the bag my friend across the room commented on the smell and we had to open the window. They worked, but I had to put them back in the plastic bag and move them into another room.After I put the cables away my hands smelled like the cables and I felt the urge to wash them immediately.I am not a squeamish person. I can recognize when a problem is minor enough to ignore. This smell can't be ignored. Don't buy these.

Used these for my home studio figuring they would get light use. They sounded Ok but the main problem with them are the connectors don't snap snugly into the receptacles so the contact isn't secure and the sound cuts out! I couldn't believe it but when I compared it to my better quality cables, lo and behold the better ones snapped in tight creating a good contact and no dropout of sound. This was the problem I had with the connection directly into the mike. Wiggle the cord and the sound drops out intermitently. They are too small almost as if they are below the industry standard. They are unusable in my opinion, so by a couple if you must since they are cheap just to see but beware...