Behringer A500 600W Reference-Class Studio Power Amplifier
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An ultra-linear power amplifier popular in recording studios and post-production work.
The Behringer A500 600W Reference-Class Studio Power Amplifier embodies true audiophile-grade performance, delivering 2 x 300 watts into 4 ohms or 600 watts into 8 ohms bridged. The overhead keeps you on the safe side, and the Behringer A500's advanced convection-type cooling system guarantees stable, noise-free operation.
The servo-controlled design drives virtually all passive speakers. Precision level meter and clip indicators are provided for accurate performance monitoring. The studio amp's inputs include balanced XLR, 1/4" TRS, and RCA connectors for versatile connectivity. Plus, the speaker outputs give you a choice between professional 'touch-proof' binding posts and 1/4" TS connectors.
To assure years of trouble-free operation, the A500 uses ultra-reliable Toshiba or Fairchild high-power transistors, both known for their rock-solid reputation. In addition to all these features, an independent thermal overload protection system with LED indicators for each channel automatically protects both your amplifier and your speakers. Last but not least, the Behringer A500 employs a high-current toroidal transformer for solid reliability and the lowest noise interference possible.
You deserve the very best in studio power amplification. Get the Behringer A500 Power Amplifier and enjoy reference-class audio and ultra-reliable quality that's super-affordable.
Features
- Ultra-linear power amplifier for recording studios, post-production, live sound and Hi-Fi application
- 2 x 300 Watts into 4 Ohms, 600 Watts into 8 ohms in bridged mono operation
- Servo-controlled design can drive virtually any passive speaker such as studio monitors, etc.
- Advanced convection-cooling for absolutely noise-free and stable operation (no fan)
- Precise level meter and clip indicators for accurate performance monitoring
- Input connections on balanced XLR, 1/4" TRS and RCA connectors
- Speaker outputs on professional 'touch-proof' binding posts and 1/4" TS connectors
- Ultra-reliable Toshiba / Fairchild high-power transistors
- Independent thermal overload protection with LED indicator for each channel automatically protects amplifier and speakers
- High-current toroidal transformer for absolute reliability and lowest noise interference
Advanced design and protection features means you get more bang for the buck! Order today!
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Review Snapshot®
by PowerReviews(based on 26 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
67%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (3)
- Excellent sound (3)
Cons
Best Uses
Most Liked Positive Review
Superlative Sound for Fantastically Low Price
This audiophile quality amplifier is primarily intended to power passive studio monitors. If used with a pre-amplifier, Ii would also serve extremely well for a home stereo system, . I'm using mine in the...Read complete review
This audiophile quality amplifier is primarily intended to power passive studio monitors. If used with a pre-amplifier, Ii would also serve extremely well for a home stereo system, . I'm using mine in the studio with a pair of B&W 610i (Bowers & Wilkins) and I've never heard them sound better. This amplifier makes music sound better than many amps that cost up to 30 times as much. It is extremely accurate, clean and transparent, allowing whatever you feed it to sound exactly as it should. If one does a bit of web research, several audiophile reviewers are similarly impressed with this unit. If you are a critical listener who demands superlative sound, you would do well to hear one with your favourite speakers. To be fair, I did have to return my first one to the dealer, as it had a faulty right channel, but the replacement works fine. I gave it a 9 for quality due to the slight mis-alignment of the level knobs (the indicator notch on the right knob is ever so slightly out of alignment with the level marker when set vertically). Every time my colleagues and I use this amplifier, we marvel over the sound quality and the price.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Audio keeps going out
I purchased this amp back in 2006 for my home studio, and one of the channel outputs stopped working within a week or so? so Musicians Friend took it back and gave me another ...Read complete review
I purchased this amp back in 2006 for my home studio, and one of the channel outputs stopped working within a week or so? so Musicians Friend took it back and gave me another identical one. Okay, not a problem at fist; sometimes there are problems, and I can deal with that; but then 2 years later, the 2nd amp did the exact same thing; one of the channel outputs stopped working, and now I?m stuck with having to buy another one.I?ve worked in radio for fifteen years as both on-air and technical, and I?ve never seen amps that go bad as often as this model; twice it happened to me, so don?t let it happen to you. I would recommend another brand name.I know how to handle equipment and properly maintain them, and I kept this amp in a well-ventilated rack; there?s no excuse for this.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Portable
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Performances
Comments about Behringer A500 600W Reference-Class Studio Power Amplifier:
We were very happy with the timing of receiving the product, it came when you said it would arrive. And the product (power amp) works excellent which the entire team that works with it is very happy with the amp as it has already made a difference in the quality of our sound.
Thanks so much...
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
- Professional Recording
Comments about Behringer A500 600W Reference-Class Studio Power Amplifier:
Very nice amp
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Excellent Sound
- Good Warmth
Cons
- Limited Functions
- Outputs Tend To Cut-out
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
Comments about Behringer A500 600W Reference-Class Studio Power Amplifier:
Nice amp if they can resolve the Cut-Out issues.
Comments about Behringer A500 600W Reference-Class Studio Power Amplifier:
We use this amp for our stage system. We play a lot of small bar & grill type places. This amp provides plenty of power for our 4 piece acoustic group. Not a single draw back for 2 mains, 2 monitors and usually 8 mics.
Comments about Behringer A500 600W Reference-Class Studio Power Amplifier:
Ordered the Behringer A-500 to use in a small home studio with JBL reference monitors. I took advantage of the free shipping. Since I was remodeling the studio, I was in no hurry. I took it out of the box a few days later and channel 1 didn't work. Awesome! Called customer service and they were very helpful. However, now I have to send it back - UPS GROUND. When they receive the bad amp, they'll send me a new one - UPS GROUND. Now, I need it and I'm sure I'm looking at 2 weeks turnaround. I'm not too happy about that. The amp sounded fine on the one side but I will follow up when the new one is received.
Comments about Behringer A500 600W Reference-Class Studio Power Amplifier:
I purchased one of these for stage monitors, and like another reviewer, one channel crapped out at almost exactly one year - I think it must have a timebomb clock built into one of the chips. Up until that fateful day it worked very well - nowhere near the claimed power, but fine for 4 stage monitors. As it has no cooling fan its great for quiet environments, but I would not count on this amp lasting more than 1 year. For my situation that's still a good investment, which is why I am buying another - besides, I now have a spare channel for the new amp when it craps out a year down the road.
Comments about Behringer A500 600W Reference-Class Studio Power Amplifier:
Bought to replace current treble amplifier in a 5 way active crossover system. When purchased we spent a day on Paradgim reference series speakers and comparing to a Bryston amplifier before inserting into the active crossover system. Bryston slightly better on low end, Behringer slightly better on top end. Overall the equal to the Bryston although there will be many who will not believe this so go ahead and spend over 10 times the price for same performance. As Audio Critic said ".....the most incredible bargain in the history of audio..."I highly, HIGHLY recommend using in balanced mode if you have that ability.
Comments about Behringer A500 600W Reference-Class Studio Power Amplifier:
Using the amp for my little PA system for church events. Runs like a charm for the past year. Clear sound and reliable gear.
Comments about Behringer A500 600W Reference-Class Studio Power Amplifier:
I bought this amp to power stage monitors. It barely does so OK. I rate the quality value low because one of the channel crapped out with about one year of fairly sparse usage, about once a week for about 4 hours at a time. Of course, the warranty had just ran out so I'm stuck with 1/2 of an amp.
Comments about Behringer A500 600W Reference-Class Studio Power Amplifier:
I bought two to these from Musicians Friend. Cute little amps good for driving 4 ohm monitors in a studio or home setting. But they fall 130 watts short of the claimed 230 watts. They only put out 20-21 volts before clipping into a 4 ohm load. Below is a comparison using a dummy load and an oscilloscope.All measurements using a dummy load and measuring usable power before clipping.Peavey CS 400 Rated claim 28 VRMS @ 4 ohms. Actual reading 26 VRMS. Just a tad short.Crest LA 601. Rated 250 watts @ 4 ohms. Falls short with only 29 VRMS. A larger exaggeration, but healthy enough.Behringer 500. Claims 230 watts @ 4 ohms. Only delivers 20 volts rms before clipping. That is 100 watts, folks. So where did the other 130 watts go? This amp drives my smaller monitors very nicely. It will make a quiet small living room sound system. I am actually using it for practice vocals in my studio, on a 3 way system, where it performs very well at moderate levels. If you only NEED 100 watts, this amp is a little jewel. Especially for driving small studio monitors with power to spare. So if you need 230 watts, look to someone like Yamaha. I put a Yamaha 300 watt amp on a scope, and it delivered 326 watts @ 4 ohms RMS CLEAN! So some companies do rate below actual specs.
