Behringer BX4210A 450-Watt Bass Workstation

by Behringer

Product Features

• Powerful 450-Watt Bass Workstation with front-ported bass cabinet
• Original BUGERA 10" Hard Attack aluminum-cone speakers
• Recessed carrying handles and integrated rollers for easy transportation
• Dedicated 5-band EQ with Deep, Bright and Shape functions for awesome sound shaping
• Vintage-style VU meter for precise signal level control

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18.4 x 29.4 x 28 inches ; 97.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 98 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000N9687C
• Item model number: BX4210A
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86,725 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

450-Watt Bass Workstation with 2 Original BUGERA 10" Aluminum-Cone Speakers and 1" Horn Driver

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Power and Clarity for Much Less, August 16, 2009

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Chris (Houston area) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Behringer BX4210A 450-Watt Bass Workstation (Electronics)

I have used this amplifier for four years now and am very pleased with it. I purchased it from a Guitar Center in Webster, TX for a great deal less than any of the comparable amps offered by Behringer's competitors.

This thing is powerful. I researched a little and read the reviews posted by customers on musiciansfriend.com and found several complaints of the speakers blowing out too easily. Judging by the poor grammer and choice of wording, my guess was that the reviews were written by teenagers who were getting these amps for Christmas and were cranking them to max volume, resulting in immediate damage.

My suspicions were confirmed by reviewing the manufacturer's documentation. This amp, like many other, similarly configured combos, is capable of generating more power than its own cabinet/speakers can handle. This is because it was designed to power additional speaker cabinets if needed (something I don't currently need).

I play primarily at my church (not as often, lately!), and, on a wooden (but carpeted) stage/alter, in a sanctuary that can possibly seat 500, I have never needed to use even 20% of the volume to reach the back row (my signal is too hot for the current PA system/speakers). I play a Yamaha 5-string with active pickups (RBX765A), routed through a Behringer Bass V-Amp Pro preamp/processor, and I end up with a deep, punchy, unmuddied tone that I just love.

I upgraded from a wedge-type 120 watt Behringer amp and noticed that this one is not only obviously louder, but can project a lower volume over a larger area (does that make sense?). It also possesses a level of clarity and depth that I never had before.

Similar to some of Behringer's smaller Ultrabass amps, this one offers an adjustable "Shape" feature that consists of a push-button switch and a dial. It removes any nasal quality in your tone, tweaking it in a subtle, yet pleasing fashion.

As with other Behringer bass products that offer it, the Ultrabass feature is kind of useless. When switched on, it matches every note you play with another note that is one octave lower. I'm not complaining about this, but find it to be an unnecessary (and puzzling) feature. I don't know anyone who uses this feature, although when listening to "What It Comes To" by the Orange County Supertones (Loud and Clear), I hear the bass guitar using a similar effect.

My only complaint is that the two tiny wheels mounted inside one of the end corners are insuffient for carting this amp around. The design allows you to lift the non-wheeled end and roll the amp like a dolly. The problem is that the wheels are clumsy and the narrow depth of the cabinet (compared to the tall height) makes it easy to tip the amp over while moving it, even on the smoothest of surfaces.

This amp is very heavy and, if you need to move it quickly, you will need a cart or at least one other person to move it. You can try to go gladiator and lift it yourself by holding both handles, but you had better eat your Wheaties and use your knees, or you will be a candidate for back surgery.

If you are in need of a combo with this class of power and clarity, but have a modest budget, this is the amp for you. I think Behringer makes solid, well designed products, but I cannot figure out why or how they keep their prices so low (although I'm not complaining).

I hope this helps.