Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

What's the latest verdict on a good amp to hook these little beasties up to? 
Ideally I'd like something which is compact, capable of reproducing all 
frequencies without distortion . . . and last but not least, won't break the bank. 
I'd like to use an amplified setup in rehearsal situations and possibly gigs as 
well - so it should be able to compete with the usual wall to wall guitar levels 
without getting lost. When used with an amp should I have my settings on 'live' 
or 'practice' - is there any difference? Any advice will be much appreciated.

>From: "Mark" <marf@...>
>What's the latest verdict on a good amp to hook these little beasties up 
>to?

Well... a Behringer KX1200 wont break the bank too bad at about $200.00 but 
does have some distortion at moderate sound levels and i have heard of a few 
failures.  I own one and so far I like it, as it's doing it's job.  I use it 
for practice at home.

I have heard more people say they love the Peavey KB4 than any other amp but 
it's also twice the price of the behringer.  If you want rock solid 
performance get the KB4.  If price matters and you not using it to gig but 
for home practice and monitoring, maybe give the KX1200 a try.

I'm sure others will recommend other amps also.

My 2 cents........

JoeMcc

I've been using headphones and listening to the list discussion on the 
amp issue.  This
MF ad link came the other day, B stock (refurbed) units going at $150.  
The site says
they come with the standard 1-year warranty.  Theoretically you aren't 
buying at any
greater risk than new products and I am postulating that the B stocks 
have actually had
a better going-over than the new ones ;-)

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/search?d=tn&it=9AZT&pg=65&src=3NL5CNA&c_lid=d3

I went for a BX1200 ($150) along with a KX to pair up for extra bottom 
end ( as well
as bass practice ).  They are out of the BX1200s at the moment but look 
like they are
expecting more at the same price.  $150 looks good for the KX1200 on 
it's own since
other vendors are still asking around $200 new.  If you want to pair 
them like I plan to,
you can try ordering the BX now at the B-stock price and see if you get one.

Charlie

joe m wrote:

>  
>
>>From: "Mark" <marf@...>
>>What's the latest verdict on a good amp to hook these little beasties up 
>>to?
>>    
>>
>
>Well... a Behringer KX1200 wont break the bank too bad at about $200.00 but 
>does have some distortion at moderate sound levels and i have heard of a few 
>failures.  I own one and so far I like it, as it's doing it's job.  I use it 
>for practice at home.
>
>I have heard more people say they love the Peavey KB4 than any other amp but 
>it's also twice the price of the behringer.  If you want rock solid 
>performance get the KB4.  If price matters and you not using it to gig but 
>for home practice and monitoring, maybe give the KX1200 a try.
>
>I'm sure others will recommend other amps also.
>
>My 2 cents........
>
>JoeMcc
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Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 6:23 PM

Subject: [DTXpress] Which amp?

What's the latest verdict on a good amp to hook these little beasties up to?
Ideally I'd like something which is compact, capable of reproducing all
frequencies without distortion . . . and last but not least, won't break the bank.
I'd like to use an amplified setup in rehearsal situations and possibly gigs as
well - so it should be able to compete with the usual wall to wall guitar levels
without getting lost. When used with an amp should I have my settings on 'live'
or 'practice' - is there any difference? Any advice will be much appreciated.





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I wondering about the he Behringer KX1200 and MusciansFriend (AXL) 60W Keyboard/Bass Amp. 
 
I was thinking of using two MF 60W Amps (right & left channels) versus one Behringer KX1200. It seems like you would get better sound by using Stereo rather than one large mono. Not True?
 
Any experiences/thoughts would be help.  Thanks.
     

Charles Baer <charlie@...> wrote:
I've been using headphones and listening to the list discussion on the 
amp issue.  This
MF ad link came the other day, B stock (refurbed) units going at $150.  
The site says
they come with the standard 1-year warranty.  Theoretically you aren't 
buying at any
greater risk than new products and I am postulating that the B stocks 
have actually had
a better going-over than the new ones ;-)

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/search?d=tn&it=9AZT&pg=65&src=3NL5CNA&c_lid=d3

I went for a BX1200 ($150) along with a KX to pair up for extra bottom 
end ( as well
as bass practice ).  They are out of the BX1200s at the moment but look 
like they are
expecting more at the same price.  $150 looks good for the KX1200 on 
it's own since
other vendors are still asking around $200 new.  If you want to pair 
them like I plan to,
you can try ordering the BX now at the B-stock price and see if you get one.

Charlie

joe m wrote:

>  
>
>>From: "Mark" <marf@...>
>>What's the latest verdict on a good amp to hook these little beasties up 
>>to?
>>    
>>
>
>Well... a Behringer KX1200 wont break the bank too bad at about $200.00 but 
>does have some distortion at moderate sound levels and i have heard of a few 
>failures.  I own one and so far I like it, as it's doing it's job.  I use it 
>for practice at home.
>
>I have heard more people say they love the Peavey KB4 than any other amp but 
>it's also twice the price of the behringer.  If you want rock solid 
>performance get the KB4.  If price matters and you not using it to gig but 
>for home practice and monitoring, maybe give the KX1200 a try.
>
>I'm sure others will recommend other amps also.
>
>My 2 cents........
>
>JoeMcc
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Jerald Henderson <jeraldlhenderson@...> wrote:I wondering about the he Behringer KX1200 and MusciansFriend (AXL) 60W Keyboard/Bass Amp. 
 
Forgot to add: I can't ever get good sound from my DTX 2.0 by just running out from the left channel, so that's why I'm leary of getting one Amp. 
 
 
I was thinking of using two MF 60W Amps (right & left channels) versus one Behringer KX1200. It seems like you would get better sound by using Stereo rather than one large mono. Not True?
 
Any experiences/thoughts would be help.  Thanks.
     

Charles Baer <charlie@...> wrote:
I've been using headphones and listening to the list discussion on the 
amp issue.  This
MF ad link came the other day, B stock (refurbed) units going at $150.  
The site says
they come with the standard 1-year warranty.  Theoretically you aren't 
buying at any
greater risk than new products and I am postulating that the B stocks 
have actually had
a better going-over than the new ones ;-)

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/search?d=tn&it=9AZT&pg=65&src=3NL5CNA&c_lid=d3

I went for a BX1200 ($150) along with a KX to pair up for extra bottom 
end ( as well
as bass practice ).  They are out of the BX1200s at the moment but look 
like they are
expecting more at the same price.  $150 looks good for the KX1200 on 
it's own since
other vendors are still asking around $200 new.  If you want to pair 
them like I plan to,
you can try ordering the BX now at the B-stock price and see if you get one.

Charlie

joe m wrote:

>  
>
>>From: "Mark" <marf@...>
>>What's the latest verdict on a good amp to hook these little beasties up 
>>to?
>>    
>>
>
>Well... a Behringer KX1200 wont break the bank too bad at about $200.00 but 
>does have some distortion at moderate sound levels and i have heard of a few 
>failures.  I own one and so far I like it, as it's doing it's job.  I use it 
>for practice at home.
>
>I have heard more people say they love the Peavey KB4 than any other amp but 
>it's also twice the price of the behringer.  If you want rock solid 
>performance get the KB4.  If price matters and you not using it to gig but 
>for home practice and monitoring, maybe give the KX1200 a try.
>
>I'm sure others will recommend other amps also.
>
>My 2 cents........
>
>JoeMcc
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> I wondering about the he Behringer KX1200 and MusciansFriend (AXL) 60W
> Keyboard/Bass Amp. 

Hello Jerald.

I have the KX1200 myself, and I've had this amp for over a year now.  I really
like this amp, as it's loud, solid, and tight.  It's a true 3-way amp with a
strong power supply that controls that subwoofer tightly and accurately.  I
looked at a 12" Roland amp priced at the same level and found it couldn't handle
the lower frequencies without "bottoming out" (voice coil clanging on the magnet
in the back).  The 15" Roland amp I saw didn't seem quite as punchy, even though
at a hgher price.  Warning, though - the KX-1200 is a heavy amp for its size to
carry around.



Stephanie Ellison AKA Deaf Drummer

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--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, Jerald Henderson 
<jeraldlhenderson@y...> wrote:
> 
> 
> Jerald Henderson <jeraldlhenderson@y...> wrote:I wondering about 
the he Behringer KX1200 and MusciansFriend (AXL) 60W Keyboard/Bass 
Amp. 
>  
> Forgot to add: I can't ever get good sound from my DTX 2.0 by just 
running out from the left channel, so that's why I'm leary of getting 
one Amp. 
>  
>  
> I was thinking of using two MF 60W Amps (right & left channels) 
versus one Behringer KX1200. It seems like you would get better sound 
by using Stereo rather than one large mono. Not True?

Jerald,

My guess is that the 60W AXL will fail you in the bass frequencies, 
at least--especially the transients that toms and kick will send 
their way. I haven't seen any specs on the amp, but if it rolls off 
too steeply, your lower tones may not sound too convincing. If it 
doesn't, they may distort like crazy at high volume. The power rating 
is awfully low.

Going stereo is preferable to mono for soundstage purposes, but one 
good amp capable of doing justice to the frequency response and 
dynamic range of the kit is a much better bet than two that can't 
cope. Steph's judgment is trustworthy. She's had her Behringer for 
some time. It delivers, and it hasn't broken down.  I think that OGD 
uses it, too, at least sometimes.

Ed

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- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "emf" <liberatusvirus@y...> wrote:
> 
> --- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, Jerald Henderson 
> <jeraldlhenderson@y...> wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > Jerald Henderson <jeraldlhenderson@y...> wrote:I wondering about 
> the he Behringer KX1200 and MusciansFriend (AXL) 60W Keyboard/Bass 
> Amp. 
> >  
> > Forgot to add: I can't ever get good sound from my DTX 2.0 by 
just 
> running out from the left channel, so that's why I'm leary of 
getting 
> one Amp. 
> >  
> > Greetings from Lazz in Alabama! I have been playing thru a 
behringer KX1200 for the past 7 months, Thats praticing and giging. 
So this week I bought myself a 2nd one so I  can play in stereo. It 
arrived thursday and what a difference playing in stereo! I would 
recomend the KB1200 to any e-drummer or gate opener. As  for the 60 
watt model beheringer it has lots of pre sets and effects that I 
would never use. In short I like my BX1200's You will need a strong 
back with These's units Kinda Heavy. LOL Lazz

 
> > I was thinking of using two MF 60W Amps (right & left channels) 
> versus one Behringer KX1200. It seems like you would get better 
sound 
> by using Stereo rather than one large mono. Not True?
> 
> Jerald,
> 
> My guess is that the 60W AXL will fail you in the bass 
frequencies, 
> at least--especially the transients that toms and kick will send 
> their way. I haven't seen any specs on the amp, but if it rolls 
off 
> too steeply, your lower tones may not sound too convincing. If it 
> doesn't, they may distort like crazy at high volume. The power 
rating 
> is awfully low.
> 
> Going stereo is preferable to mono for soundstage purposes, but 
one 
> good amp capable of doing justice to the frequency response and 
> dynamic range of the kit is a much better bet than two that can't 
> cope. Steph's judgment is trustworthy. She's had her Behringer for 
> some time. It delivers, and it hasn't broken down.  I think that 
OGD 

> uses it, too, at least sometimes.
> 
> Ed