So far, I haven't found any situation where the Bose didn't outperform every conventional system I've owned in the past half-century. It works extremely well in large halls, mid size restaurant/bar venues, and even a couple living room parties I recently performed.

Take a careful look at the graphic associated with the posted system and compare it to the dispersion graphic of the Bose L1 and L1 Compact. The Bose may cost more, but I sincerely believe it will effectively and efficiently cover all the bases.

I still have a Barbetta Sona 32-SC sitting in the store room that hasn't been used in years. I kept it around for a backup, but the Bose has been so reliable that I never had to use it. $250 plus shipping - any takers?

Cheers,

Gary