Cool.

So, my friend, could you answer me this:

Have you tried the single Bose system and then compared it to the sound of two Bose systems in stereo?

I have tried both setups, and the difference is quite startling....actually more like an "ear-opening" experience...really made the Tyros3, the S900 and and even an old Roland E-86 spring to life, and to my ears, the improvement was more than the sum of the parts.

That is why I said I would consider using two Bose systems in stereo, regardless of the fact it costs quite a bit, and it is a bit more fiddly to set up...it still is light as it comes apart.

Plus, you only need to buy one great PA system (plus it needs no monitors) as opposed to a new arranger every three or four years(or more often for some)

Try two Bose systems in stereo and tell me you don't hear a huge difference...just don't let your wife try it...or you'll be using that setup from now on.

I would not order the system Fran speaks of without actually trying them out myself...I rarely buy on word of mouth.

I did try the Logitech 5500 computer speakers...they are awesome, but in order to use "live" I feel one must do some modifications to the wiring setup, as it tends to be very cluttered...I think the mods are on PSR-Tutorial.

I use a pair of over 20 year old Yamaha MS60 powered monitors...over $700 Cdn each when I got them, and worth every penny as the exemplary reliability and the, new at the time, "Active Servo Technology" have made them perfect for my restaurant gigs...plus they are less than 30 lbs each.

If I buy a "big" system, it just may turn out to be a double Bose system....wouldn't need anything else for many years and it would easily pay for itself over time.

I just wouldn't buy a single one.

Ian