ok I'm now very impressed with the Maui 5 again at a Wedding job yesterday in a room this size with 80pp no problem,....great sound with music & vocals & excellent coverage,..Tight Bass & clear top end with searing vocals cutting thru the mix. Transporting the system is a lightweight dream. Two Thumbs up!!

Donny ,

Now for the thousand dollar question I probably can guess the answer but would like to hear...........from your experience how do you compare to a Bose Compact? I realize you didn't A/B them but curious on your thoughts.

Thx

Without starting a war here, ....I'll just say the Maui 5 has reinforced my affection for a small line array system again after as you well know I wasn't a fan of the Bose Compact or my bigger L1. The M5 just sounds better all around to my ears vs the Compact at almost half the price & with more features, better design, EQ, inputs, Bluetooth also. Maui has a winner with the M5.
Mine will get alot of use is all I can say.

Donny
Glad your enjoying your new system. My only question is never using one of these small systems is the bass from a single 8" speaker. Your out there using it in the real world so I'm impressed with your reviews.
I've always got GAS so even though my JBL's are killer I'm always looking. My newest interest is the Turbosound IP1000. Same price as the MAUL but with two 8" subs. I'm thinking two of those would have a nice stereo spread. They make one with a 12" bottom too. Same 1000 watt power rating (which is probably BS) on both models.
Take a look at them over at Sweetwater.com . So far thats the only dealer selling them

Thanx Bill I'll check it out... For big jobs I love my FBT's Promaxx 12...lightweight Big sound!

Turbosound 1000 is much heavier than Bose Compact or Maui 5. It is made by Behringer.
I'll bet it sounds great though.

The Turbosound IP500 is the equivalent of the Maui5 the Maui11 is
more similar to the IP1000.

Col

Thanks Donny! Appreciate the feedback...............price, blue tooth and features looks like Maui has a winner on it's hands. Glad to hear you're happy with the unit.

I did not know that Turbo Sound is made by Behringer, but it is OK as long as it sounds good as you say. I am not "brand-washed." I got this info from Sweetwater.
iP12B - 49.2 lbs
iP15B - 58.0 lbs
iP500 - (not measured yet yet) @ 180-degree horizontal
iP1000 - 54.7 lbs @ 180-degree horizontal
iP2000 - 67.7 lbs @ 180-degree horizontal

Behringer has improved since they first hit the market. In the past Sweetwater wouldn't sell their stuff and now their one of the biggest dealers.
I'm guessing the weight of the Turbo systems is mostly in the wood sub/amp boxes which could be a good thing. Quality subs and bass amps are all made of wood because its more rigid so your low tones don't compromise the cabinet.
Hope theres some more reviews of the Turbosound line.