New speakers for Behringer

[kissmybASS01]

Hi all!

Recently I bought a Behringer ultrabass 210 combo amp (used) and when I first tried it out, I loved it.

Just this past weekend, I put it thru its paces, and heard some buzzing from one of the alum cone drivers. According to the repair shop, the aluminum cone "broke" off from the surround, and he successfully repaired it using some kind of epoxy type stuff. During my final night, same thing happened to the other driver, so I'm going to get that one fixed as well.

I really like the amp, but after initially dismissing the reviews I read online about the weak spkrs, I now have to agree. I know Behringer has two kinds of drivers the aluminum cone and the paper cone which they use in the higher wattage cabs.

My question is what are my options. I want to keep the amp, but can/should I get the paper cone spkrs (if they are more reliable) or are there other option. The amp is rated at 450 peak watts so I'm guessing the OEMs are about 200-250 rms power.

I've looked at the websites for other drivers like Celestion, but I didn't find any 10" drivers with the wattage that would work (I'm thinking in the 300W rms range).

Is it possible/worthwhile to maybe stick 2 12" in that cab or something?

By the way, I've read some of the postings on here and I know that many of you strongly dislike Behringer (I feel the same about Peavey), but so far the only complaint I have is that their Bugera drivers can't handle the power of the amp.

If anyone is willing to share some [u]helpful and constructive[u] advice I would be very appreciative. Thanks

[jimbo the bassman]

have news for anybody thinkin about behringer cabs. bugera speakers are junk. have 410 cab runnining 450 behringer head. they claim itll hold 1000 watts. NOT one of my speakers has blown . noticed on other sites also everyone having same problems. do your selves a favor. save a little more money and get an ampeg or even a gallien- kruger. if you want a super cabinet i recommend SWR. have goliath . awesome. jimbo the bassman. been playing for 35 yrs. had em all. ps im just using this cab and head for practicing not playing out never did.

[bass player]

I agree with the previous correspondent that in general you get what you pay for (I am particularly fond of GK 2x12 cabinets), but the following may be one possible means of addressing your problem.

I bought a second-hand Behringer cab like yours for small gigs. I wanted something that I could easily wedge into the trunk of my sedan. The previous owner had experienced the same problem as you- the original speakers blew out. He replaced them with Eminence BP 102 Speakers, which cost $75 each. He also lowered the output of the horn by about half. With the new speakers, the cabinet is now rated at 400 watts at 4 ohms. I acquired the cabinet for roughly the cost of the Eminence speakers.

This modified cabinet sounds pretty respectable to my non-expert ears. I gather that this particular Eminence speaker is known for its low bass response and certainly, I get more low end from this set-up from any other 2x10 cabinet that I have tried. To me, many 2X10s are too focused on the mid-range: "all bark and no boom".

Again, I don't claim to be an expert and other forum members may have other suggestions. For example, some may wish to suggest other drivers.

I have paired this cabinet with a Gallien Kruger 800 RB head, by the way.