Sorry Scott,
I just haven't had the opportunity to use the audio buddy yet. I'm recording an album for a client, and all my spare time is spent in the studio. We should be done soon, so maybe early March will provide an open window !

Thanks all for your valuable input.

Hello!!
Has anybody heard of the Bose 802s? Expensive but.....well, I would not trade them for anything out there. Light, portable, excellent warranty, never needed more than 50% volume, plenty of bass response. Two of them will handle the average gig. 4 of them will handle an outdoor concert. Best I've heard for vocals. Don't let the size of the horns fool you. you wont believe the amount of bass response they put out. It's amazing!
Pricey? yeahp! but will pay for themselves in the long run. And if you ever decide to get rid of them, (couldn't imagine why?) they bring the best resale price on ebay. Check it out!, you may find a great pear used(not cheap though).
By the way, has anyone been on cruise ship lately? I've been on 5 cruises in the last 4 years, and all I've seen being used on their "padded" lounges are Bose 802s, if that means anything.
Regards,
Mario

I'm still here . . .

Me too.

First it was Dolly the sheep, then CC the Cat, and now . . . it's Stevizard2 !

I'm offering my mint condition Bose 802 PA system for sale.
http://www.bose.com/products/on_stage/802silvr.html
http://www.djaudiosuperstore.com/detail.asp?product_id=Bose_802Silver

If interested, please email me: scott@scottyee.com

Best 'reasonable' offer accepted.

Scott http://scottyee.com

I used the Bose 800s for a long time in the 80's. Great mid range, but lousy bottom and top. If you see them on cruise ships, you can bet there is a hidden sub somewhere !
I see alot of Mackie 450's in the Casinos in Atlantic City !

As Uncle Dave says, 802's great middle (fab for vocals, I almost sound competant) but if you want fizz and bass you'll need help.

I have a a pair of Mackie SRM 450 and they are loud. They are good for DJs.
However I play digital piano through them for acoustic jazz groups and I find them very cold sounding at lower volumes. They don't display a high degree of sonic detail in the mids and highs, they have a nice bass response. I am looking for smaller speakers with greater clarity and smoother sound.