the box MA120 MKII

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the box MA120 MKII
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Surprise in a wrong way
Neuro82H 24.08.2023
I expected much better according to reviews and a message from Thomann support after I made an inquiry about it. However, the spec sheet and the price could have made me cautious. But still, I had hopes.
Big, sturdy wooden housing, nice grille on the front. Not to heavy to put it anywhere, but it has weight. For the price, until you switch it on, it looks really promising.
But the sound. I have some average 6.5" active speakers at home which I use for everything from gaming through movies to listening to music and this box does not even come close, especially regarding the low frequencies. Which is odd, since this one has 12" bass driver, which should give some nice low vibrations, but it can not compete with my 6.5" pair. And if you try to tune with the LF knob, it simply starts peaking so you need to turn it down, you lose volume.
For a drum monitor role, it can probably do it, if you can make it loud enough, but my Millenium set was not able to give it enough power in itself on the external connections. It was working but with mediocre volume. Better use it with an amp.
If you leave everything on default, it can be loud, yes. Probably enough for small gigs and parties. But the sound quality is average and the bass is very shallow (not a surprise according to spec sheet). Perhaps it needs some time breaking in, but I would not expect too much better sound in any time at all.
I had to return it, I simply can not accept what it produces. I would try the 150W version, but I lost my trust in The Box.
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Good but not great
paradoct 18.05.2020
The monitor is fantastic for loud noises and to plug into your drum kit but when you use any cymbals it makes a horrible noise.
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Johnny99 26.12.2019
Not bad for Solo but not enough power for anything bigger.
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Small money - decent monitor
Anonymous 07.10.2014
Easy to use, cheap monitor.

Sounds fine, not wonderful but adequate for a basic monitor. This will do the job if it's carefully looked after. It is easy to damage so take care and be as gentle as possible. I forced an xlr in one of the housings and the internal solder came apart.

Naturally, at this price the build quality won't withstand much rough treatment but after I fixed it and learned to be gentle; there's been no problem with the monitor.

If you are a light gigging musician/dj/mc this will do the job nicely but a touring professional might need to spend a little more for peace of mind and longevity.

The end-flange is a nice touch which allows it to be mounted on a speaker-stand. I've used this feature on places which need a small PA for announcements and such and it's worked fine.

All in all - it's everything I expected and more for the price.
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Pretty good, bit trebly
Slimholio 23.07.2018
I've used a couple of different box monitors from Thomann and actually expected this one to have a better sound. It is a bit trebly which is fine for voice but you notice it on acoustic guitar. I like a little bass. That said it helps to cut through the mix and really helps in busy pubs and clubs. It has plenty of volume too.
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Ok sound, not very loud though
Micha67 10.10.2018
For this size you expect more sound. Quality is good though. A pity the Box does not come with a cable so it is not plug and play. An unpleasant surprise that you want to plug it in immediately after arrival and you have to go to a shop for a cable.
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the box ma 120
David199 25.05.2014
the box ma 120 is ok , i had one of these i found it a bit under powered at 100 watt the horn driver was cheap and clarity not the best ,it would be fine for beginners but not for pro work
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Great for a one man set up
Phill G 30.05.2013
I have gigged with this monitor both with a band and by myself. It works nicely when your by yourself but once you put a set of drums and a bass behind you the sound from the monitor is lost. Its well built and can produce a good on stage sound. Im sure the bigger sizes would cope well with a band

Hope thos helps
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Not the best
Anonymous 06.07.2016
For 120W, the volume is very low. Coupled with an electronic drum kit, I have to turn the volume to 10 to be able to hear the drums if any other instruments are played.
The features are ok and the built quality seems fine. It's light and relatively easy to move.
I guess for this price, it's ok but don't expect to gig with this unless you gig in your bedroom
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Works but with limitations
John3726 09.09.2014
Has a nasty tendency to clip with the volume at 50% or over, shame as the sound quality and clarity are decent.
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