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Behringer B2031A Truth Active 2-Way Reference Studio Monitor

Behringer B2031A Truth Active 2-Way Reference Studio Monitor

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Behringer Truth B2031A High-Resolution Active 2-Way Reference Studio Monitor - The Truth B2031A is the substantially improved successor to Behringer's best-selling B2031. It is a high-resolution, active 2-way reference studio monitor with XLR and ¼" TRS servo balanced inputs that delivers very neutral sound and has an extremely flat frequency response (50Hz - 21kHz). It includes built-in 150 and 75 Watt power amps with enormous power reserve plus separately controlled limiters for low and high frequency overload protection. 

Tight, deep bass is provided by a long-throw 8¾" woofer with a special polypropylene diaphragm, while a ferrofluid-cooled HF driver guarantees clear and detailed highs. The unique Behringer wave guide and the extremely low-distortion active crossover network with 4th order Linkwitz-Riley filters produce an absolutely linear phase response with excellent sound dispersion and stereo imaging together with an extremely large “sweet spot”.

The B2031A is adjustable to a wide range of acoustic conditions or subwoofer combinations and magnetic shielding allows placement near computer/video monitors. All Truth monitors are delivered as “matched pairs” with individual response curves.

Built on a Legacy

Our TRUTH B2031A monitors have been so wildly successful that Behringer has sold thousands upon thousands of them to some of the most critical ears on the planet. Due to their high-resolution performance, B2031A active 2-way reference studio monitors are perfect for nearfield monitoring applications: from small mixing environments to multi-channel surround setups.

Ultra-Linear Frequency Response

The TRUTH B2031A is a serious contender capable of achieving output levels in excess of 116 dB SPL. Powered by separate 80- and 25-Watt built-in amplifiers with an active crossover, these monitors provide ultra-linear frequency response from 50 Hz to 21 kHz.

Behringer Calls it a Speaker Graduation Diploma

After final assembly, each B2031A spends up to a half hour with a Calibration Engineer being meticulously tweaked to ensure ultra-linear frequency response. When you buy a TRUTH B2031A monitor, you’re truly getting a hand-calibrated unit. Behringer ship a calibration certificate with each B2031A that shows the actual frequency response of your monitor, as tested at the time of manufacture.

After all these rigorous tests, only then is the speaker granted its own Graduation Diploma.

Rock-Solid Bass

Bookshelf-style home stereo speakers can really fool you when it comes to bass output, mainly because they are not designed for critical listening applications. That’s why recording engineers and producers listen to projects through studio reference monitors or studio-grade headphones. The B2031A’s long-throw 8.75" polypropylene-diaphragm woofer delivers smooth, deep bass all the way down to 50 Hz. Bass content that isn’t exaggerated, as it can be in home speaker systems. Rock-solid bass that is an honest representation of the recorded sound, full of subtle nuance; the sound of fingers on the strings, or the rush of air through the long pipes of a cathedral organ, etc. 

Why the Polypropylene Woofer?

Behringer is glad you asked. Polypropylene is light and strong, enabling the speaker cone to respond very quickly to fast transient peaks. This low-mass cone material is also much stiffer than paper, important for not only maintaining bass content integrity, but critical for midrange accuracy and definition. The deformation-resistant aluminum die-cast chassis maintains suspension integrity and provides highly efficient voice-coil cooling, even under extreme operating conditions.

Non-Fatiguing, Wide “Sweet Spot”

B2031A’s HF (High Frequency) content comes courtesy of an ultra high-resolution 1.0" ferrofluid-cooled tweeter mounted on our proprietary wave-guide. While some of our competitor’s studio monitors have a highly focused “sweet spot” (the optimal listening position for a pair of loudspeakers), our wave-guide is designed to create a much more generous, broader listening zone. That means you won’t wear a hole in the carpet in that one spot where everything sounds great. You are free to move around inside the stereo image to find the ideal spot in the mix for subtle instrument or effects placement opportunities.

You also won’t suffer the ravages of “monitor fatigue-syndrome,” an ailment that comes from listening to harsh high-mids and treble content for hours on end, even during those all-night mix-down sessions that can really test your nerves

Expect the Best

Behringer packs 105-Watts of bi-amped technology (including a time- and phase-optimized active crossover) into every B2031A, ensuring that you have the enormous power reserves you’ll need to drive them really hard. The unique BEHRINGER wave-guide and the extremely low-distortion crossover network produce an absolutely linear frequency response with excellent sound dispersion and stereo imaging. 

Suited for All Placements

The ideal environment for listening is a room that is “flat,” neither too reflective (echoes) nor too absorptive (where the sound is muffled). But since all rooms are not the same acoustically, all TRUTH monitors come equipped to function in a wide variety of situations. Switches are provided to adapt the monitor’s low- and high-frequency characteristics for optimal performance specific to your listening environment.

Placement is also critical. Ideally, all loudspeakers should be placed away from walls to ensure proper bass response. But fear not, B2031A monitors feature Room Compensation switches so you can place them against walls, or even in corners. Walls tend to enhance low-frequency content, and corners exaggerate bass even more, but your TRUTH monitor can be custom-tailored to provide honest bass response for your situation, with the simple flick of a switch or two.

Please Standby

Since placement of studio monitors can significantly affect their performance, often they are placed in a manner that makes it inconvenient to get to the power switch on the rear panel. Not to worry, the B2031A provides a simple solution to breaking out the stepladder or climbing onto your desk. The B2031A features an AUTO power switch that, when activated, powers up the system as soon as it detects an input signal. If no signal is detected, the system automatically switches into standby mode after five minutes of silence. 

XLR and 1/4" Inputs

The B2031A is equipped with servo-balanced inputs on XLR and ¼” TRS connectors to handle a variety of audio sources. Thanks to its compact size and magnetic shielding, the TRUTH B2031A can be placed near video monitors, computer displays or digital audio workstations. 

Hearing is Believing

Behringer could bore you to tears with all the technical jargon (if you like that stuff, you’re sure to enjoy the product spec sheet at the back of the manual), but hearing the TRUTH will make you a believer. Behringer thinks you’ll agree that nothing in this class outperforms the B2031A monitors. Compare them to any competition and hear the TRUTH! 

More Information
Product Name Behringer B2031A Truth Active 2-Way Reference Studio Monitor
Brand Behringer
Condition New
MPN B2031A
UPC 689076748377
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.
  • Ultra-linear frequency response from 50Hz to 21kHz w/ individual frequency diagrams
  • Built-in 150 and 75 Watt power amps with enormous power reserve
  • Ultra high-resolution ferrofluid-cooled tweeter
  • Long-throw 8¾" woofer with special polypropylene diaphragm and deformation-resistant aluminum die-cast chassis
  • Controlled dispersion characteristics and extremely large “sweet spot” owing to the unique Behringer wave guide technology
  • Active crossover network with 4th order Linkwitz-Riley filters
  • Adjustable to a wide range of acoustic conditions and subwoofer operation
  • Separately controlled limiter for low and high frequency overload protection
  • Automatic standby mode (defeatable)
  • Magnetic shielding allows placement near computer monitors
  • Delivered as “matched pairs” with individual frequency diagrams
  • Low-vibration and environment-friendly E1 MDF cabinet
  • Servo-balanced inputs with XLR and ¼” TRS connectors
  • Conceived and designed by Behringer Germany

Audio Inputs

XLR Connector Servo-balanced
1/4" TRS Connector Servo-balanced
Max Input Level +22dBu
Input Impedance 10K Ohms

Components

Tweeter 1" Ferrofluid-Cooled Dome
Woofer 8¾" Polypropelene Diaphragm

Amplifiers

Low Frequency Max 150 Watts
Hi Frequency Max 75 Watts
Noise <10 dBA @ 1 m (each)

Crossover

Type Active, 4th order Linkwitz-Riley
Crossover Frequency 2 kHz

System Specifications

Frequency Response 50 Hz to 21 kHz
Sound Pressure Level 116 dB SPL @ 1 m (pair)

Power Supply

Main Voltage 120 V~, 60 Hz
Power Consumption 1.1 A standby 120mA
Fuses 100 - 240 V ~:T 5 A H 250 Volt
Mains Connection Standard IEC receptacle

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions (HxWxD) Approx. 15 3/4" (400mm) X 9 13/16" (250mm) X 11 3/8" (290mm)
Weight Approximately 33 lbs (15 kg)

Behringer B2031A Truth Active 2-Way Reference Studio Monitor

Details

Behringer Truth B2031A High-Resolution Active 2-Way Reference Studio Monitor - The Truth B2031A is the substantially improved successor to Behringer's best-selling B2031. It is a high-resolution, active 2-way reference studio monitor with XLR and ¼" TRS servo balanced inputs that delivers very neutral sound and has an extremely flat frequency response (50Hz - 21kHz). It includes built-in 150 and 75 Watt power amps with enormous power reserve plus separately controlled limiters for low and high frequency overload protection. 

Tight, deep bass is provided by a long-throw 8¾" woofer with a special polypropylene diaphragm, while a ferrofluid-cooled HF driver guarantees clear and detailed highs. The unique Behringer wave guide and the extremely low-distortion active crossover network with 4th order Linkwitz-Riley filters produce an absolutely linear phase response with excellent sound dispersion and stereo imaging together with an extremely large “sweet spot”.

The B2031A is adjustable to a wide range of acoustic conditions or subwoofer combinations and magnetic shielding allows placement near computer/video monitors. All Truth monitors are delivered as “matched pairs” with individual response curves.

Built on a Legacy

Our TRUTH B2031A monitors have been so wildly successful that Behringer has sold thousands upon thousands of them to some of the most critical ears on the planet. Due to their high-resolution performance, B2031A active 2-way reference studio monitors are perfect for nearfield monitoring applications: from small mixing environments to multi-channel surround setups.

Ultra-Linear Frequency Response

The TRUTH B2031A is a serious contender capable of achieving output levels in excess of 116 dB SPL. Powered by separate 80- and 25-Watt built-in amplifiers with an active crossover, these monitors provide ultra-linear frequency response from 50 Hz to 21 kHz.

Behringer Calls it a Speaker Graduation Diploma

After final assembly, each B2031A spends up to a half hour with a Calibration Engineer being meticulously tweaked to ensure ultra-linear frequency response. When you buy a TRUTH B2031A monitor, you’re truly getting a hand-calibrated unit. Behringer ship a calibration certificate with each B2031A that shows the actual frequency response of your monitor, as tested at the time of manufacture.

After all these rigorous tests, only then is the speaker granted its own Graduation Diploma.

Rock-Solid Bass

Bookshelf-style home stereo speakers can really fool you when it comes to bass output, mainly because they are not designed for critical listening applications. That’s why recording engineers and producers listen to projects through studio reference monitors or studio-grade headphones. The B2031A’s long-throw 8.75" polypropylene-diaphragm woofer delivers smooth, deep bass all the way down to 50 Hz. Bass content that isn’t exaggerated, as it can be in home speaker systems. Rock-solid bass that is an honest representation of the recorded sound, full of subtle nuance; the sound of fingers on the strings, or the rush of air through the long pipes of a cathedral organ, etc. 

Why the Polypropylene Woofer?

Behringer is glad you asked. Polypropylene is light and strong, enabling the speaker cone to respond very quickly to fast transient peaks. This low-mass cone material is also much stiffer than paper, important for not only maintaining bass content integrity, but critical for midrange accuracy and definition. The deformation-resistant aluminum die-cast chassis maintains suspension integrity and provides highly efficient voice-coil cooling, even under extreme operating conditions.

Non-Fatiguing, Wide “Sweet Spot”

B2031A’s HF (High Frequency) content comes courtesy of an ultra high-resolution 1.0" ferrofluid-cooled tweeter mounted on our proprietary wave-guide. While some of our competitor’s studio monitors have a highly focused “sweet spot” (the optimal listening position for a pair of loudspeakers), our wave-guide is designed to create a much more generous, broader listening zone. That means you won’t wear a hole in the carpet in that one spot where everything sounds great. You are free to move around inside the stereo image to find the ideal spot in the mix for subtle instrument or effects placement opportunities.

You also won’t suffer the ravages of “monitor fatigue-syndrome,” an ailment that comes from listening to harsh high-mids and treble content for hours on end, even during those all-night mix-down sessions that can really test your nerves

Expect the Best

Behringer packs 105-Watts of bi-amped technology (including a time- and phase-optimized active crossover) into every B2031A, ensuring that you have the enormous power reserves you’ll need to drive them really hard. The unique BEHRINGER wave-guide and the extremely low-distortion crossover network produce an absolutely linear frequency response with excellent sound dispersion and stereo imaging. 

Suited for All Placements

The ideal environment for listening is a room that is “flat,” neither too reflective (echoes) nor too absorptive (where the sound is muffled). But since all rooms are not the same acoustically, all TRUTH monitors come equipped to function in a wide variety of situations. Switches are provided to adapt the monitor’s low- and high-frequency characteristics for optimal performance specific to your listening environment.

Placement is also critical. Ideally, all loudspeakers should be placed away from walls to ensure proper bass response. But fear not, B2031A monitors feature Room Compensation switches so you can place them against walls, or even in corners. Walls tend to enhance low-frequency content, and corners exaggerate bass even more, but your TRUTH monitor can be custom-tailored to provide honest bass response for your situation, with the simple flick of a switch or two.

Please Standby

Since placement of studio monitors can significantly affect their performance, often they are placed in a manner that makes it inconvenient to get to the power switch on the rear panel. Not to worry, the B2031A provides a simple solution to breaking out the stepladder or climbing onto your desk. The B2031A features an AUTO power switch that, when activated, powers up the system as soon as it detects an input signal. If no signal is detected, the system automatically switches into standby mode after five minutes of silence. 

XLR and 1/4" Inputs

The B2031A is equipped with servo-balanced inputs on XLR and ¼” TRS connectors to handle a variety of audio sources. Thanks to its compact size and magnetic shielding, the TRUTH B2031A can be placed near video monitors, computer displays or digital audio workstations. 

Hearing is Believing

Behringer could bore you to tears with all the technical jargon (if you like that stuff, you’re sure to enjoy the product spec sheet at the back of the manual), but hearing the TRUTH will make you a believer. Behringer thinks you’ll agree that nothing in this class outperforms the B2031A monitors. Compare them to any competition and hear the TRUTH! 

More Information
Product Name Behringer B2031A Truth Active 2-Way Reference Studio Monitor
Brand Behringer
Condition New
MPN B2031A
UPC 689076748377
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.
Features
  • Ultra-linear frequency response from 50Hz to 21kHz w/ individual frequency diagrams
  • Built-in 150 and 75 Watt power amps with enormous power reserve
  • Ultra high-resolution ferrofluid-cooled tweeter
  • Long-throw 8¾" woofer with special polypropylene diaphragm and deformation-resistant aluminum die-cast chassis
  • Controlled dispersion characteristics and extremely large “sweet spot” owing to the unique Behringer wave guide technology
  • Active crossover network with 4th order Linkwitz-Riley filters
  • Adjustable to a wide range of acoustic conditions and subwoofer operation
  • Separately controlled limiter for low and high frequency overload protection
  • Automatic standby mode (defeatable)
  • Magnetic shielding allows placement near computer monitors
  • Delivered as “matched pairs” with individual frequency diagrams
  • Low-vibration and environment-friendly E1 MDF cabinet
  • Servo-balanced inputs with XLR and ¼” TRS connectors
  • Conceived and designed by Behringer Germany
Tech Specs

Audio Inputs

XLR Connector Servo-balanced
1/4" TRS Connector Servo-balanced
Max Input Level +22dBu
Input Impedance 10K Ohms

Components

Tweeter 1" Ferrofluid-Cooled Dome
Woofer 8¾" Polypropelene Diaphragm

Amplifiers

Low Frequency Max 150 Watts
Hi Frequency Max 75 Watts
Noise <10 dBA @ 1 m (each)

Crossover

Type Active, 4th order Linkwitz-Riley
Crossover Frequency 2 kHz

System Specifications

Frequency Response 50 Hz to 21 kHz
Sound Pressure Level 116 dB SPL @ 1 m (pair)

Power Supply

Main Voltage 120 V~, 60 Hz
Power Consumption 1.1 A standby 120mA
Fuses 100 - 240 V ~:T 5 A H 250 Volt
Mains Connection Standard IEC receptacle

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions (HxWxD) Approx. 15 3/4" (400mm) X 9 13/16" (250mm) X 11 3/8" (290mm)
Weight Approximately 33 lbs (15 kg)
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