How Much Does Xpand 2 Cost

[Tea Rochlitz]

Evenflogot its start in feeding nipples for babies in 1920. In 1935, they expanded with a nipple that stays on the baby bottle. As the years went by, Evenflo added more gear to its bottle-feeding lineup, and in 1995, Evenflo Juvenile Products merged with the Evenflo Juvenile Furniture Company. The current group sells feeding supplies, car seats, strollers, and more. Evenflo Company is located in Ohio.

The Xpand is a one-handed fold, and it might self-stand depending on the wheel situation. If the front wheels are pointing forward or backward, it stands. The wheels do not lock in either of these directions, making it more of a delicate balancing act you hope you get right.

While it has easy and open access, it might be overstuffed weight-wise because many parents will keep tossing things in, no matter how heavy they are. It also comes with a cup holder that hangs on the frame side.

The Evenflo is above average for ease of setup with an overall time between 5-10 minutes. The documentation is only average, but assembly is fairly intuitive, with no tools required and snapping on the wheels and seat.

The Evenflo feels heavier than it is on hard surfaces. The child seat sits higher than average, which leads to some increase in the sway of the frame. The rear axle is wider, and the wheels stick out more than the competition.

The Envlfo is harder to transport and store than most of the competition, with one of the lowest scores in the group. It weighs two more pounds than the manufacturer claims, with a measured weight of 30 lbs in our tests.

This makes it one of the heaviest in the group, even heavier than jogging strollers, that are traditionally the beasts of the group. This heft makes it harder to lift and carry for any significant distance.

The folded size of the Evenflo is also disappointing, measuring 16,790 cubic inches. While not the largest in the group and several strollers that can accept two seats are similar, it is something to consider, especially if you don't plan to push more than one child.

With one of the lowest prices in the group for a stroller that expands for two, it isn't a huge surprise that it struggled side-by-side with the other strollers in our quality tests. It still managed to achieve an average result, which is commendable. Some of the competition cost two to three times that of the Evenflo. However, if you don't need a higher quality stroller and your budget is tight, how much of this matters?

The Xpand has reasonably sized foam-filled plastic wheels. They aren't as grippy as we'd like, and plastic isn't our favorite as they are prone to becoming disfigured over time. The overall fit and finish are average, with nothing that screams cheap but nothing that is truly thoughtful. The aluminum frame has plastic joints that increase sway and flex with play fore and aft. If it stands alone, we suspect no one will be critical of the design, but next to higher-quality options, it does pale.

The canopy on the Evenflo seat is medium in size. While not a disappointment, it isn't going to cover everything or offer late afternoon or early morning protection from low sun. The coverage is best with the seat in the upright position and degrades as you recline. It has a mesh peek-a-boo window with a flap cover.

The Pivot is an inexpensive versatile stroller with room to grow. It has a modern look and is similar in style and features to the highest-ranking options, making it an appealing choice for anyone who wants this style but can't afford the prices of higher-ranking options. The Xpand is almost half the price of other award winners, but it still provides what you might want in a stroller, albeit heavier and larger than some might like. We like the Pivot and think it could be a good choice for many families with budget limitations but still need the bells and whistles for everyday adventures.

The Pivot is not for everyone, and while we like the price and what you get for it, it isn't the best in the group, depending on your goals. If your main goal is meeting budget restrictions, the Baby Trend Expedition Race Tec is also an inexpensive option that could get the job done in a product that is easier to push and move. If your family only needs to push one child, the Baby Trend can save you even more money and serve double duty as an adventure stroller moving off-road or for occasional running. It is lighter and smaller when folded than the Evenflo, and some parents might prefer the sportier style over the bulky Evenflo. If your budget can stretch and you want a style like the Evenflo with the versatility of different seating, the Cybex Balios S Lux is a higher-scoring option that brings both to the table without the price concerns of the highest-scoring options.

I tried the demo. Everything worked fine, but the sounds are not as good as I hoped. I was especially interested in the Bandoneon, but it isn't quite the sound I was hoping for. Oh well, cross another one off the list.

Good GM sets are fast becoming a thing of the past. I guess the only way to get a decent one is to pay whatever Roland is charging these days for the Sound Canvass. Steinberg's Halion is over 300.00. Yikes.

Only for the occasional odd instrument I don't have in any of my libraries, which are mostly orchestral. Usually I only use such things for "spot" work, but when you need them, you need them. When my copy of NI Bandstand worked, I didn't have a problem. but NI won't let it authorize anymore, they've abandoned it. And since I can't get TTS-1 to work, well, that's the issue, I have no GM set. So I keep searching. I could buy the full version of Kontakt, and it will load and play the Bandstand files. but that costs 400.00. I could buy one of those sample converters and convert Bandstand to a format I can use, but that costs at least 150.00. And I already spent 100.00 years ago for Bandstand. NI wants me to pay 400.00 so I can use a 100.00 library I already paid them for, but they won't let me use...nope, not going to do that.

Do you have the AIR Xpand!2 that was on sale for $1 a few years ago? 2500+ presets of mostly bread and butter sounds. I think it blows my old Roland and TTS-1 away. It's not GM, but has a good pallet of sounds, and is 4-part multitimbral. This used to be a part of Avid Pro Tools collection.

Just a guess, but if you had experience with either a hardware or software sampler plus experience with a hardware rompler it would be intuitive. Hardware ROMplers have samples encoded in ROM [Read Only Memory]. They cannot create samples. So called soft synth ROMplers cannot create samples either--just like hardware ROMplers.

Hey thanks a lot. I couldn't find an inst. list anywhere. I think the Tango Accordion might work. From what I understand, the Bandoneon is the inst. you hear in Tangos. It's also used in French folk music from Quebec, which is what I need it for. (I'm not from Quebec, but I composed a piece about a trip I took there, and included the Bandoneon in a couple places to capture the ambience).

I was just looking at Garritan's Ethnic collection. They have one in there, but at 150.00, it's a lot to pay for a Bandoneon. Although it also has recorders, which I occasionally use. But I've been thinking of getting another of their collections, Concert Band, for the saxes. Their stuff is very good, especially the winds and harps.

I'm sure it would do nicely, but I'm pretty sure it's not free. There is a free demo, but it costs about 60.00 to buy. I think the word "free" refers to the nature of the reed. not the cost of the instrument.

I got Xpand!2, definitely worth 15.00. The Tango Accordion is decent. In fact, the whole thing is decent, especially for the money. If I never get Bandstand working again, I now have a reasonable substitute. So mission accomplished there, I have a decent GM set again.

I just need to determine which Bandoneon sounds like an actual Bandoneon. The one in Xpand (the Tango Accordion), or the one in Dim Pro (which is Accordion 2). I'm going to do some listening to real Bandoneon recordings. I'm used to the one in Bandstand, and the Dim Pro version is very close to that. But it's possible the one in Xpand is closer to the real sound.

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