Marc do a good A/B with Your KB on both & I'm sure you'll choose the SRM450's don't be fooled....I love mine big time. If the 15" is needed go tot the SA series.
http://www.mackie.com/products/speakers/index.html



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So does the SRM450 have enough low end for a 400 person wedding in a large room with no subwoofer? That's really my question. Looking at the SA1521z - it seems great but it doesn't looks as durable as the SRM450 or the JBL Eon, and it's an extra $200 a pop - I'm not convinced. Of course, I haven't heard any of these in action.....

Read the literarture on the Mackie Line ....Do an A/B with YOUR gear at full volume and let your ears be your guide...

PS. My second recomendation would be the Yorkville line....
http://www.yorkville.com/

How the heck did you move from a Motion Sound to JBL Eon 15s? You state that you play for 50-150 people and the Eons would be more than enough for these audiences. For improved bass coverage I suggest an EV SxA120b powered sub. But I agree with Donny that the 450's would be my choice. I am partial to the Mackies (or even better, EV); the JBL do not seem to have the liveliness of the other speakers.

I'm trying to transition to larger gigs (i.e. weddings) and for this I need a more powerful setup. In addition, I'm been told by a more experienced performer that with pole-mounted speakers I will look more 'professional' than with my 'floor-mounted' Motion Sound. I could see it making a good monitor for my new setup.

So now I have to look at the Yorkvilles....how about the Behringer EUROLIVE B215A? It seems very popular and is significantly less pricey....too good to be true?

You answered your own question

I haven't heard the Behringers, but I wouldn't eliminate them because of the price point. Behringer makes many great products at low cost. I have three of their mixers and love 'em.
However, if you want powered speakers and don't want to get the Bose, I strongly recommend Barbettas. www.barbetta.com
They are light weight and sound GREAT.
DonM

Based on advice from both Don and Gary I bought the Barbetta 31c. I am happy with it, lightweight, plenty of power and fits real well on my rock n roller style transporter. Good for the 1 hour gigs because of the quick setup and breakdown time.



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I have those Behringers in stock, and DNJ I have a meeting with Mackie next wed.

I have called Yorkville and Yamaha, and no one has ever called back

Frankie you wont go wrong with the mackies & keep trying Yorkville its a great line.....