Like others, I�ve sold and purchased new speakers for years, always looking for something better in an affordable price range. I may have found it with two compacts and a Yamaha arranger. Now, what to do with those new Mackies---model 350 v3? I used the Mackies about a half dozen times and just couldn�t get accustomed to the sound. Thankfully, there are lots of options in speaker systems. My taste in live audio is that clear, clean, hi-fi sound that Bose seems to produce. Traditional speakers just don�t excite anymore. Also, I really like the sound of powered studio monitors over traditional PA speakers. I�ve had good luck with those setups, as well, in live solo playing.