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Behringer MS40 Multimedia Lautsprecher, Aktive 2-Weg-Studiomonitore mit Bassreflex-Gehäuse, ideal geeignet für Computer-Studios, Audio- und Multimedia-Workstations sowie Keyboard-Monitoring, 2 x 20-Watt, 24-Bit/192 kHz D/A-Wandler, optische und koaxiale Digital-Eingänge, Zwei analoge Eingänge mit 3,5-mm-Stereoklinke bzw. Cinch-Buchsen können gleichzeitig genutzt oder mit einer digitalen Signalquelle gemischt werden, Lautstärkeregler für beide Eingänge sowie EQ-Regler für Bässe und Höhen, Kopfhöreranschluss (6,3-mm-Stereoklinke), Magnetische Abschirmung.
Maße: 279 mm x 173 mm x 245 mm,
Gewicht:
linker Speaker: 3,2kg
rechter Speaker: 4,9kg|
Are you looking for a compact, flexible desktop system rather than a genuinely neutral studio monitor? At €100, this is a strong deal: it sits well below the €127 median for 179 recent comparable listings and above the €77 lower quartile, so it is comfortably good value without being an implausible bargain.
The MS40’s appeal is its unusually useful connectivity: optical and coaxial digital inputs, analog inputs, built-in DAC, separate tone controls, and 2 × 20 W amplification. It makes an excellent computer, bedroom, or small-workspace speaker system, with plenty of versatility for the money. Before collecting it, check that both speakers play evenly, the digital inputs lock on reliably, and the controls are free from crackle or loud hum; these are sensible checks on an older powered design. If it passes them, €100 is an easy recommendation.
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Behringer traces its roots to January 25, 1989, when Uli Behringer founded the company in Willich, Germany. A self-taught electronics enthusiast who built his first synthesizer at age 16, Uli drew inspiration from his father's church organ projects and his own struggles as a pianist and sound engineer. Unable to afford professional studio gear, he began crafting affordable alternatives for himself and friends, rapidly scaling from a home workshop into a full production facility. This DIY heritage underscores Behringer's mission to democratize high-quality audio tools.
The brand excels in a vast array of pro-audio and hi-fi categories, including mixers, compressors, amplifiers, powered speakers, DJ controllers, synthesizers, and signal processors. Early hits like the 1990 MDX8000 Combinator and 1996 EURODESK MX8000 mixer paved the way for expansions into guitar pedals, studio monitors, and boutique recreations of vintage synths. Manufacturing shifted to China in the 1990s, enabling massive scale while maintaining patented innovations.
Behringer occupies the entry-to-mid-tier market, renowned for its "double the features, half the price" ethos that delivers solid performance to hobbyists, live sound pros, and budget-conscious studios. While praised for value and reliability in live and project-studio settings, it faces criticism for build quality shortcuts compared to high-end marques, positioning it as a pragmatic choice for discerning buyers prioritizing accessibility over audiophile prestige.
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