Just picked up the Z2200s as well, they're awesome, especially for small jobs, audiences of less than 30 would be about right. Good tool for small nursing home jobs as DNJ pointed out.

Gary

I would increase that number a bit....
This afternoon I played at a 60th Birthday party 75 people small room NO Problem covering it, I Love this 3pc. system!!!.........
Tonights job 350 people, Dinner Dance so I bring out the Big Guns [Two Barbettas]...
"Use the right Tools..For The Right Job"


Ps. I'd also love to try out the HK Audio 3 PC Systems on a gig also...
they look & probaly sound great also....
but might be hard to find here in the USA....but I'm looking
http://www.hkaudio.com/Portable/Active/lucas_600/




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Bruce.....
Good luck with your new Z2200's ....I think you'll like them

Donny... I'd love it also (for you to try out the HK system). It's been referenced to a couple times on the forum with very high praise. I checked out the specs some months ago and was very impressed.

The HK Audio looks like they'd be great, with a price to match. About $1825 US on this UK site:
http://www.directdistribution.org/cat21_1.htm

I'm dying to try the HK Lucas XT & 600 series system.....looks like it would be and awesome sound system I like the 3pc idea alot!
BUT WHERE IN THE USA!!!!!!?

DNJ, Gary, Don, & others:

Why would you use the 3 piece Logitech system in a small/medium venue over one Barbetta? One has a few extra lbs, the other a few extra set-up minutes... pretty much a trade-off, right?

Why? Please elaborate...

Glenn,
The PSRs and Tyros sound MUCH better in stereo. One Barbetta isn't stereo.
As far as I know, that's the whole reason.
DonM

I own the original HK LUCAS (600 Watt - 15'' sub). This has been my main PA for the last three years. Presently, there is a wide range of LUCAS systems, based in the original LUCAS concept. The LUCAS 600 presently in the catalogs has the same power as the original LUCAS but doesn't include the 15'' sub anymore. In its place a 12'' sub (size matters!).

I used this PA in jobs ranging from 50 to 400 people and prefer the sound of this system over the usual 2 x bi-amp speakers (even the Mackies SRM 450). It's a little too heavy for small jobs (but the sub has wheels making it very transportable), so I'm considering purchasing its little brother, the LUCAS XT. For some small jobs I bring my Motion Sound KP200S, but the LUCAS XT sounds better.

In my opinion, the two best qualities of this equipment are: a) very well balanced and punchy sound at ALL volumes - little or no need of equalization; b) unbeatable ratio quality/price (at least in Europe). HK is made in Germany.

-- José.