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CL 105 A - nice.
I am using mine as a stage monitor, on a mic stand, 1/2 meter to the right of my mic, mic stand, around 3/4m high, it points straight at me and sounds good at around 1/3rd volume.
I have the genuine Mackie version of the cl105a, but the Mackie is 1 killo heavier, needing a full size mic stand for stability, consuming floor space. My cl105a, much lighter, only needs a light cast iron base mic stand, using 1/3rd the floor space of a standard mic stand (less stage clutter).
The cl105a has a few more features than the Mackie, the cl105a has BT + memory stick 'usb' mp3 player + mp3 control buttons & 3.5m mini jack socket more than the Mackie, but only 2 channels, the Mackie has 3 channels, other features are similar, 3 eq controls, master volume.
The sound quality from these 2 is almost the same, both with 5 inch speakers, but the Mackie is much louder, 'loud' is not needed in a close up monitor.
The eq on the Mackie has much more range, but I mostly use eq flat (12 o'clock), eq'd at the mixing desk, so no problems there.
Over all, the (my) cl105 is an improvement for me at larger venues. all connected, it fits into my sound system perfectly.
I think the cl105a is a thomann brand, I have full confidence in thomann products, some I've had for 18 years, mostly reliable and mostly good performers + 3 year warranty :-)
I have the genuine Mackie version of the cl105a, but the Mackie is 1 killo heavier, needing a full size mic stand for stability, consuming floor space. My cl105a, much lighter, only needs a light cast iron base mic stand, using 1/3rd the floor space of a standard mic stand (less stage clutter).
The cl105a has a few more features than the Mackie, the cl105a has BT + memory stick 'usb' mp3 player + mp3 control buttons & 3.5m mini jack socket more than the Mackie, but only 2 channels, the Mackie has 3 channels, other features are similar, 3 eq controls, master volume.
The sound quality from these 2 is almost the same, both with 5 inch speakers, but the Mackie is much louder, 'loud' is not needed in a close up monitor.
The eq on the Mackie has much more range, but I mostly use eq flat (12 o'clock), eq'd at the mixing desk, so no problems there.
Over all, the (my) cl105 is an improvement for me at larger venues. all connected, it fits into my sound system perfectly.
I think the cl105a is a thomann brand, I have full confidence in thomann products, some I've had for 18 years, mostly reliable and mostly good performers + 3 year warranty :-)
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Useful Piano Monitor
Deployed the CL150 as a piano monitor for a Nord stage piano. Our keyboardist seems to like it ... its lightweight, works well, and is simple to use. We got the stand adapter with it, so it sits easily on a spare mic stand.
The sound quality is ok, not much bass, but that's to be expected. The only minor complaint is that line out is a bit noisy (so we don't use it!)
The sound quality is ok, not much bass, but that's to be expected. The only minor complaint is that line out is a bit noisy (so we don't use it!)
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It is doing the job
This small monitor is doing exactly what it is made for.
I can hear what I am singing and I can hear my guitar while I am gigging. It is loud enough when it is standing in front of you.
The frequence range starts at 30 Hertz in the description. But I cannot hear the low sounds very well on this one. That could be better.
But in relation to the price it is OK and I will not give it away.
I bought it together with the soft bag and that is a good deal.
For only 9 Euro more I got the bag.
I have the Behringer Eurolive B205D too for a few years and that sound is better. But it is not really louder. And the price is higher.
All in all I am happy with the new CL 105 A.
I didn't check the USB player because I don't need that. It is a nice extra.
I can hear what I am singing and I can hear my guitar while I am gigging. It is loud enough when it is standing in front of you.
The frequence range starts at 30 Hertz in the description. But I cannot hear the low sounds very well on this one. That could be better.
But in relation to the price it is OK and I will not give it away.
I bought it together with the soft bag and that is a good deal.
For only 9 Euro more I got the bag.
I have the Behringer Eurolive B205D too for a few years and that sound is better. But it is not really louder. And the price is higher.
All in all I am happy with the new CL 105 A.
I didn't check the USB player because I don't need that. It is a nice extra.
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Great Budget Connectivity, but Ignore the Fake Bass Claims
If you completely ignore that absurd low-end marketing claim (frequency range of 40 Hz to 18,000 Hz. I mean come on now...), this monitor is actually an incredible bargain for what it is. The connectivity is surprisingly dense for something at this price point: you get XLR, 1/4-inch jacks, RCA inputs, a 3.5mm aux input, and even functional Bluetooth playback. For vocals, acoustic guitars, or podcasting, the mid-range clarity is clean enough, and having a physical 3-band EQ right on the faceplate lets you quickly roll off any mud on the fly. It is a brilliant, ultra-portable problem solver for solo coffeehouse gigs or desktop monitoring, just do not buy it expecting a mini subwoofer
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Outstanding for the money
I bought this so I can jam along to tracks on my bass at home without setting my stack up. For the modest cost an amazing bit of kit that sounds really good at the sort of volumes I need to rehearse at. Reccomended
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Good Price Point
Basically it is a good speaker for TalkBack, or home applications. Only one con I found is that it does not have a combined XLR-LINE input for that you have to use an adapter in the rear connector, but in the other hand it does what it is supposed to do! ;)
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Terrible choice.
Sound cannot be adjusted.
The bass guitar is not audible (40 Hz, are you serious?).
The sound is overloaded.
However, it is cheap, compact and weighs little.
The bass guitar is not audible (40 Hz, are you serious?).
The sound is overloaded.
However, it is cheap, compact and weighs little.
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I took it for testing and it must be admitted that it is surprisingly effective for such a small thing. I use it as a desktop monitor when making a disco.
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Sehr gut!
For this price its very nice, little and quite good sounded helper.
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stelt niet teleur, goed voor de vrijwilliger accordionist
Er kunnen zelfs 2 micro's aangesloten worden.
50 watt is voldoende voor een zaal tot 100 personen, ook voor buiten te spelen bij mooi weer :)
50 watt is voldoende voor een zaal tot 100 personen, ook voor buiten te spelen bij mooi weer :)
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