The 802�s arrived this after noon here���when I picked up the boxes I could feel the nice weight these lil babies had�..after opening the boxes I was very excited to see what all the fuss was about�.as I unwrapped them and took them out I was really impressed with the quality build of these speakers�nice thick rubber feet the knobs were tight, nuetric inputs are a blessing also and nothing about them were cheaply made�.but still in my head I had that �how good can they be for $220.00 for Two�?���
Well I proceeded to set them up with my S900 to finally give them a good work out�both speakers on the floor 6 feet too each side of me�..I was going to try a few different types of songs to see how they would be and then push some vocals through them also at peak volumes�.I set the speakers at 5 Master Vol & flat 0 midrange�I started with a nice Latin number with some strong bass and I couldn�t believe the sound I was getting�crystal clear and punchy more like what I�m used too with much more expensive powered speakers of this size, so far so good��..let me add that these units are SUPER Quiet also.
Next I tried some unplugged acoustic songs to hear the clearness of the speakers low & highs�using Classic guitars, SA sounds & Trumpets etc, �using a Bolero style I was amazed at the nuance of the sounds & stereo separation with the guitars��..Now I�m saying to myself these could really do my small & sm/med gigs with NO problems at all.
Next I pushed them strong with some Disco & Rock & Roll songs & Vocals with my fingers crossed I wasn�t disappointed at all no distortion all clear vocals and this is at stage volume setting on my KB hope my neighbors don�t get mad hahahahahah

Not only were the highs so clear but the bass response is amazing for an 8� speaker at this price range nice robust and tight�..Now I�m convinced I certainly made the RIGHT choice & with confidence I will take them on stage for my next two med gigs 100pp each this weekend for sure�.. I can only imagine what the 10� & 15� ones would sound like�.at this point I would of been happy paying twice the price for these super speakers.
Fran has done it again my friends�

these PODIUM pro 802�s get the TWO thumbs up from me for sure�don�t hesitate to order them. I might just get another pair also.Now I'm off to Walmart to buy the Protege` luggage rolling case for these two units.
I'll report back after the gigs������
dp
[This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 02-27-2009).]