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Against 193 recent comparable listings, the median asking price is US$91, with the lower quartile at US$25. At US$20, this HA400 is below even that 25th-percentile mark, making it a genuine bargain rather than merely a fair buy.
Its appeal is straightforward: four stereo headphone outputs, separate level controls, and a compact design make it genuinely useful for shared monitoring, recording, rehearsals, or feeding several listeners from one source. The HA400 is well regarded as a simple, low-cost utility component, and its 4580-based amplifier sections are intended to keep noise and distortion controlled. With condition listed as unknown, verify that the 12V adapter is included and test every output and volume control; even if an accessory is missing, there is ample value at this price.
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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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