Overall User Ratings

"Got to be the best value digital EQ in todays market."

Feature:
Hey, sure these things are 6+ years lod now - but you get a lot of very useable features. Not to be compared to a PA management system but the PC interface is good. and the RTA & EQ edit functions are also very useable.

Quality:
Hey, it gets a 7 because without ripping the lid off this I know what I am going to see. I will equate a 7 to a B (as in A+ equals top of the class and F is a flat fail). It gets a 7 because I never expect a physical problem and I am using this in an install situation, where the gear is packed away weekly but everything gets a quality flight case. I expect that if this was hire stock for the local Pro Audio outfit that after 5 years the rear jacks would be loosing tension (not an issue because it also uses quality XLR's) and that the soft buttons may be getting a little worn. In my situation I expect a 8+ year life span - which is a brilliant return on investment.

Value:
I don't even know what to compare this with here. I brought 2 of these for $190USD each - which is just huge bang for the buck...

Desirability:
Get's a six here because it is the old model and other companies are rolling out PA "Drive" type units which rolls in a lot of the DSP8024 type functions and adds a few features including very good PC support. I know that this is comparing apples with oranges - but I brought the 8024's because of their broad functionality.

Sound:
Way better than 80% of the low end competition. And at current run out pricing offer a product that we woud have been only dreaming of 10 years ago. Still good value as a EQ in current market. I am not a Behringer biggot, but believe we should all thank these guys for shaking the global Pro Audio industry. It is thanks to Behringer that companies like A&H, EV & EAW are becoming more progressive in there pricing and products they are presenting to the middle & low end markets.

Support:
Great, I know that Behringer Australia would replace this for new if I did have an issue. These guys now have just about an unmatched global distribution presence.

Overall:
Gets a nine from me because if you are reading this review and shopping in this category I rate this as a "Best Buy" at its current price even in todays market with all the other brands & features on offer. Go get 3 or 4 of these today.... Even a standalone RTA is normally worth more than this current asking price.

"Not what I expected."

Overall:
Sound quality poor. I tried using one to EQ my speakers and room. Seems to have very limited dynamic range. Low-level audio is grungy and noisy when using active EQ function. Overloads easily on bass. Seemed to over-correct my room, boosting everything in the midrange to unlistenable levels. Can't stand the sound, took it out after one day.