Reddit reviews BEHRINGER MS16
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Compact stereo speaker system ideally suited for home studios, multimedia applications, keyboard and vocal monitoring etc.Powerful 4 inch woofers and high-resolution tweeters powered by two 8-Watt amplifiersDedicated volume, bass and treble controls for more flexibilityStereo RCA inputs for sound cards, keyboards etc. that can be used simultaneously with second stereo source (e.g. CD/MD player) through 1/8 inch TRS stereo inputSeparately adjustable 1/4 inch TRS microphone input mixable with stereo inputs for playback and vocal monitoring applications
The basic set up is a audio interface like the Focusrite Scarlett, a condenser xlr mic like the MXL 990 (if you want to record), some speakers like the Behringer MS16, some headphones like the LyxPro HAS-10's, and a DAW like FL Studio, Logic, Ableton, or Reason. You'll want a decent laptop or computer as well. Here are some links : Headphones https://www.amazon.com/LyxPro-HAS-10-Professional-Headphones-Neodymium/dp/B00R0DCSSM , Speakers https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-MS16-Powered-Desktop-Monitors/dp/B000979TV0 , Audio Interface https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01E6T56EA/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1500445039&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=focusrite+scarlett+2i2&dpPl=1&dpID=41L6SD2-BwL&ref=plSrch, Microphone https://www.google.com/search?q=mxl+900&tbm=shop&lsf=seller:12145,rt:4,cid:0,pid:4695169391877710833,oid:4695169391877710833&hl=en-US&ei=r_luWcCNGY-KjwOOg734Cg&lsft=gclid:CjwKCAjw47bLBRBkEiwABh-PkZLMOuPLC8JaSlsoaqOV5KYDchMx8UL7TRYDwfIz9Mt4FAWEi7bPbRoCtbsQAvD_BwE . This is a relatively cheap but effective set up that I use.
It will work as a stopgap solution, but I wouldn't recommend it. You wouldn't need anything powerful (15 watts for home use would be fine) but guitar amps aren't meant to simulate the range of a keyboard, especially in the lower registers so you'll be lacking in the bass department. The other problem is that guitar amps are mono and just don't do a stereo keyboard justice.
My advice would be to instead look for a cheap pair of studio monitors. I have this set from Behringer hooked up to my keyboard. It's nothing special (and Behringer takes it's lumps from audiophiles) but it gets the job done relatively inexpensively.
I was in this situation about 4 years ago. Through recommendations on this sub, I picked up this combo:
People on this sub don't recommend this combo anymore. The quality has been alright. Decent sound (YMMV) and relatively loud enough for a small-ish summer party (BBQ for 30 people). The allure to this combo has been big bang for your buck. For the $80 that I paid 4 years ago, I am happy with it. It's great that it's only $60 now. I'm considering placing this pair in the garage and upgrading my desktop speakers soon, probably in the $300-500 range.
Edit: Last thing to mention. Although this combo doesn't produce amazing quality, it absolutely demolishes other speakers like this Behringer MS16 that costs $90. (Low power.)
Edit 2: You might also check r/BudgetAudiophile
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