http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/EONOne

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/L1Compact

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/ld-systems-maui-5-ultra-portable-column-pa-system

I'm not suggesting Sweetwater or Musiciansfriend but rather the product itself.

Well Maui 5 is more bang for the buck for sure. I can attest to their quality and additional features . I used the Compacts for a long time and feel the Mauis are an improvement for half the price. Can't comment on the Eons but I'll bet they are fine. They be more a comparison to the bigger Mauis and Boses.

Here's another one getting attention. Don't think it would work for me with just two inputs.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/IP1000

I agree with Don +1 for the Maui Line...LD Systems series of speakers really sounds good.

http://www.ld-systems.com/en/home/

call Frank @ Audioworks

The only way to tell is to listen to them. Pictures and specs mean nothing

I ordered the Eon One. Will give it a whirl.

The mic inputs with EQ and reverb plus multiple channels, looked like they might work for us. Seems like the Eon One has a bit more horsepower as well.

The impression I got with the Maui 5, is that we would need a separate mixer if we wanted to add EQ and reverb to a mic...not sure if that is correct?

The niggle of the Eon One is that it only has a 100 degree dispersion.

Tx all for your comments.

Though more geared to guitar...interesting thread.

http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=435778