Behringer MS16

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Behringer MS16

Behringer

MS16

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 173909
Model: MS16
Price: $97.90

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Look, these are budget-friendly personal monitors. They're not going to compete with high-end studio gear, but for bedroom producers, podcasters, or anyone needing a compact and versatile monitoring solution, they're a surprisingly capable starting point. The built-in inputs are a nice bonus for quick demos or practice sessions.

Product Description

Behringer MS16, Active 2-Way Personal Monitor System

Equipped with: 4" bass speaker and 1.5" tweeter

Amplifier power 2 x 8 Watts

Frequency range: 80 - 20,000 Hz

2 Line inputs: RCA

Aux input: 3.5 mm mini jack stereo

Microphone / instrument input: 6.3 mm jack

  • Stereo headphone output: 3.5 mm jack
  • Rotary control: Volume
  • bass and treble
  • Dynamic microphone or electric guitar can be connected
  • Magnetically shielded
  • Dimensions: 140 x 150 x 241 mm
  • Weight: right monitor 2.1 kg
  • left monitor 1.4 kg
  • Quantity: 1 pair
PROS
  • • Surprisingly decent bass response for their size, thanks to the 4in woofer.
  • • The built-in mic/instrument input is a genuinely useful feature for practice.
  • • Magnetically shielded, minimizing interference in recording environments.
  • • Compact size makes them ideal for small home studios or mobile setups.
CONS
  • • The 8-watt amplifier power is quite limited; won't fill a large room.
  • • The plastic enclosure feels noticeably cheap and lacks acoustic damping.
  • • Treble can be a bit harsh and fatiguing at higher volumes.

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Key Features

Woofer Size 4 in
Power (Watts) 16
Frequency Range 80 - 20000 Hz
Connections RCA, 3.5 mm mini-jack, 6.3 mm jack
Weight 3.5 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

They're a significant step down in terms of overall sound quality and power, but offer a convenient, affordable alternative for smaller spaces.
While usable, their limited frequency response and coloration make them unsuitable for critical mixing or mastering decisions; better for monitoring.
Given the budget nature of the MS16, expect a shorter lifespan than higher-quality monitors, but they should provide reasonable service with moderate use.

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