I needed a powered stage monitor that was loud enough, reasonable footprint, easy to transport and wedge shaped. This does it for me. The two inputs (mic and live) with separate volumes give two power output options. The anti-feedback works well. It's loud enough for both the bassist and I to use. I simply tap off the "thru" on one of the mains and hear the front of house. I also use it as a monitor in my studio. I really like it!

I've owned this monitor for almost a year now and can't praise it enough. But there are a few shortcomings (very minor). And I'll start with those. The inputs and output are XLRs. Of course this is fine for the mic input, but the line input? I know plenty of mixers will have XLR outs, but most don't. They should have just used a multi-jack (XLR/stereo). And that's it for the negative. Now to the good points. This thing is super light and plenty powerful. Don't let the 250w fool you, everyone is going to hear this. I've read that others had problems with this, and I can tell you exactly why, it has a very narrow range. Unless you're standing directly in front of it, you won't hear it. So, when being used as a monitor, this can be a problem if it's not pointed ... MoreI've owned this monitor for almost a year now and can't praise it enough. But there are a few shortcomings (very minor). And I'll start with those. The inputs and output are XLRs. Of course this is fine for the mic input, but the line input? I know plenty of mixers will have XLR outs, but most don't. They should have just used a multi-jack (XLR/stereo). And that's it for the negative. Now to the good points. This thing is super light and plenty powerful. Don't let the 250w fool you, everyone is going to hear this. I've read that others had problems with this, and I can tell you exactly why, it has a very narrow range. Unless you're standing directly in front of it, you won't hear it. So, when being used as a monitor, this can be a problem if it's not pointed directly at you. And as a main, this can be a problem because it won't be pointed at you at all. I don't list this as a problem, because I believe it helps tremendously with feedback. The narrow range also helps when doing small gigs in narrow bars. You'll get plenty of volume to the crowd without blowing out the bartender. And we all know, you don't want to annoy off the bartender. Overall, this is a great little monitor and good main for small acoustic setups. I plan on getting another one soon. Sure, if I had 800 for a more powerful monitor, I'd do that, I'm no fool. But for this price, your just can't beat it.

First off, as soon as I un-boxed this monitor I had a sinking feeling. I heard something like a "knock" from inside the cabinet. I moved it around in all directions and could only reproduce the sound intermittently. So I fired it up and it works perfectly and sounds pretty good, at least in a home test. On stage will be the real test. BUT... since it works, and I really wanted to use it this weekend, I decided to open it up and see what was going on. I first removed the grill and speaker and found nothing inside, but there is a partition between the speaker and electronics portions of the cabinet. So I removed the amp chassis and found, again nothing. But I did finally notice that there's a ferrite choke on the power wiring and it winds up somewhat near the pole ... MoreFirst off, as soon as I un-boxed this monitor I had a sinking feeling. I heard something like a "knock" from inside the cabinet. I moved it around in all directions and could only reproduce the sound intermittently. So I fired it up and it works perfectly and sounds pretty good, at least in a home test. On stage will be the real test. BUT... since it works, and I really wanted to use it this weekend, I decided to open it up and see what was going on. I first removed the grill and speaker and found nothing inside, but there is a partition between the speaker and electronics portions of the cabinet. So I removed the amp chassis and found, again nothing. But I did finally notice that there's a ferrite choke on the power wiring and it winds up somewhat near the pole mounting socket. So occasionally this choke will move around with the flexible wires and bump up against the pole mount. So no problem.I ordered this monitor when the band I work with could not get their monitor system straight, due to unrealistic expectations with the limited equipment they have. Everyone always needed "more monitor", but the level is always right at the verge of feedback, and sometimes beyond the verge. Being a semi-pro with over 30 years experience, I don't have time for people who won't take words of wisdom and experience in solving such problems.So I ordered this monitor after the last gig with either not enough monitor or squealing intermittent feedback. I plan to split my vocal signal and send one to this monitor and the other to the PA, where they can do what they will with it. The second channel (line input) I will use to return a monitor signal from the PA so I can hear everyone else, but at a level that doesn't cause feedback, at least in my monitor.I also have the Behringer B205D, which would accomplish the same thing. However I've used it in some small venues where it nearly crashed to the ground on its mic stand, so I figure something that's on the ground already is safe