Truth b2031a

[natmoon]

I have recently purchased a pair of behringer truth b2031a monitors and when i measured the bass speakers they were 7.4" across even though they were advertised as having 8.12" bass speakers.
Can anyone throw some light on this please as i think that losing an inch and a half of bass speaker is a bit of a crapper and totally false advertising.
I tried to contact behringer through their site but could not find a contact site for English people even on their worldwide section

[sureno]

Originally Posted by natmoon

totally false advertising.

LMAO sorry dude but you just summed up behringer
on a note of size i think it is measured from the frame and not the actual component, could be wrong though, my KRK and RM2's are both slightly under the stated measurement

[natmoon]

Originally Posted by sureno

LMAO sorry dude but you just summed up behringer
on a note of size i think it is measured from the frame and not the actual component, could be wrong though, my KRK and RM2's are both slightly under the stated measurement

Lol.
Thanks for replying anyway.
To be honest they have a lovely sound and so far i am happy with them that was until a mate said they didn't look like they were 8.12" so i took a tape to them and he was right.
I will expect that the lost dimensions are hidden under the front chassis plating but still seems like a bit of an "untruth" to me as they are not truly 8.12" imo anyway

[sureno]

Originally Posted by natmoon

Lol.
Thanks for replying anyway.
To be honest they have a lovely sound and so far i am happy with them that was until a mate said they didn't look like they were 8.12" so i took a tape to them and he was right.
I will expect that the lost dimensions are hidden under the front chassis plating but still seems like a bit of an "untruth" to me as they are not truly 8.12" imo anyway

yeah totally agree that companies state these features on technicalities that may not to the immediate impression be apparent but look good on paper, welcome to retail

[Monarch]

Originally Posted by sureno

yeah totally agree that companies state these features on technicalities that may not to the immediate impression be apparent but look good on paper, welcome to retail

"welcome to retail" Hilarious...but sadly...true. Thankfully to some degree one can find the truth (no pun intended but hey ) about products with some detailed searches...product specific forums tend to reveal quite a bit of the real story behind a product. Eye opening at times...heh

[Wilty]

I don't they expect people to ever question this sort of stuff really.
I don't like to if there is not something obviously wrong with what I bought, ruins the illusion and spoils my mood.

[I_Am_Bic_Pentameter]

They usually come out with some bizarre justification

In this case it'll be : 'Did you measure from the invisible outer ring?'

[Stagesound]

I'd imagine if you look at where the screw holes are, it's probably an 8" chassis, but Behringer do describe it in their user manual as having an "8 3/4" polypropylene diaphragm" - so i think you'd be quite right to report them to trading standards for false advertising. If they are prepared to lie - sorry - be economical with the truth - about the driver size, can you honestly believe one word any of their spec's say?
(Next they'll expect us to believe that these are "Reference Studio Monitors"!)

[JAYDMF]

Originally Posted by Stagesound

I'd imagine if you look at where the screw holes are, it's probably an 8" chassis, but Behringer do describe it in their user manual as having an "8 3/4" polypropylene diaphragm" - so i think you'd be quite right to report them to trading standards for false advertising. If they are prepared to lie - sorry - be economical with the truth - about the driver size, can you honestly believe one word any of their spec's say?
(Next they'll expect us to believe that these are "Reference Studio Monitors"!)

Now now, we cant all ive have flashy monitors. yes its a sad fact that most things are stated incorrectly or the truth is bent (pc stuff is the worst ddr2 800mhz anyone ? ohh wait no its actually 400mhz) but i think ringing trading standards will solve bugger all. still if you feel the need go ahead it'll be your own phone bill. Most things in behringers catalogue are stated as being better than they actually are but do you really think M-audio or anyone else is any better ?

[Stagesound]

There are certain manufacturers who value their reputation enough to state things exactly as they are. They are the speaker manufacturers who still quote frequency response at -3dB points instead of -10dB, or who tell you how many channels their desk has, instead of the number of "inputs"!

Sadly they are becoming few and far between! (Though there are still a few manufacturers who's specs don't need to be taken with a dose of salt!)

As for Trading Standards, my experience of them has been good - I know one major HiFi online retailer was forced to change the terms and conditions on their web site because I reported a misleading statement. I've always found TS very helpful.

[Monarch]

Originally Posted by Stagesound

As for Trading Standards, my experience of them has been good - I know one major HiFi online retailer was forced to change the terms and conditions on their web site because I reported a misleading statement. I've always found TS very helpful.

A Major result there. Good for you. I think only a tiny percentage of people get that kind of result. Well done.

[Semi-D]

have you tried measuring the chasis diagonol corner to corner?
maybe they measure like a TV? I have no idea?

[Stagesound]

Originally Posted by Semi-D

have you tried measuring the chasis diagonol corner to corner?
maybe they measure like a TV? I have no idea?

Problem is the diaphragm is circular!

[natmoon]

Loads of replys about this topic then
Anyway i have been advised that"The manufacturer has the right to change any of the above specifications without notice."
Anyway that's the reality and i am still happy with the sound coming from my monitors so i would just like to say thanks for the interest and if any company's reps are reading this try to remember not to lie to us as we may not buy from you again if we notice