Fran hit it right on the nose !

Cassp/Fran/Donny: Thanks for the replies.

I was leaning towards the Mackie (lower profile, XLR out). The stronger bass isn't critical for a monitor but useful if using it as a mini-PA I'll have to check them both out.

BTW, about output. I wonder at what ohm they are rating the output. I remember back in the 80's when Peavey played games by list everying at a 2 ohm rating so 30 watts at 8 ohms be everyone else, they rated as 120 watts. I don't know enough about the electronics to tell you if that is some of the differences between Roland rating and Mackie but it probably is. Looking at the specs, Mackie lists an 8 ohm speaker but that doesn't mean they are driving it at 8 ohms. More consistent would be a Sound Pressure rating because you would be measuring the result outside of the unit, not the output from wihin the unit. Of course that means that most everyone doesn't list sound pressure and there is probably a way to manipulate those numbers too.

As also, read the specs, get third part opinions, but believe your own ears.

Personally to my ears when A/Bing both units the Mackie 150 would suit an Acoustic guitar/Vocal player better sonically for a monitor & you'll hear that if you do the same vs using it with a Arranger keyboard with full band frequency....I too wanted to love the Mackie 150 & I'm a Mackie man all the way using the Srm 450's as my PA & their Mixers also, but I had to go with the CM30's for my needs this time around I really enjoy them....go listen & make your own choice for your needs.

My CM 30s should arrive tomorrow. :-)
I have some pole speaker stands that I use for my larger PA system. Has anyone heard of a connection that would adapt the 1 3/8 pole mount to a mic stand fitting? I did an internet search and came up blank.

Graham

I'm sure you saw the large plastic stand adapters that can be mounted onto any speaker, but I'm sure that's not what you're looking for. I have a pair of those and attached a 10"x10" plywood base to them. Now I can set the Cm-30's up there or use the stands for giant flower holders . Good luck.
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These are much lighter and surprisingly stable. I use them for my two, and cheap.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Musicians-Gear-Tripod-Base-Mic-Stand?sku=451039

Bernie

Bernie, your example is the mic stand way of mounting, as most of us probably do. I agree that those mic stands are the designed way to go, but Graham was asking about a speaker pole adapter. That means he wants to consider using the speaker stands he already owns and was looking for options there.

I would add some INDUSTRIAL strenght VELCRO to the speaker & plywood that would aliviate it from falling from vibration.

Thank you Cassp
I just thought I would offer an alternative. There might be others with no poles to adapt.

Bernie, that stand is very well priced, I ordered one! Thanks for the link.

I guess the adapter does not exist!

Graham