I used the Barbetta tonite at work (just one) and it sounded great. Just as good as my EV's I guess - the big difference for me was the lack of a wedge shape to angle it up into the crowd. I don't use the poles all the time because of the "ugliness" factor and Wednesday's club is one of those "pretty" places that wouldn't like the look. In cases such as this - I miss the angle shape. It really helps fill the room without blaring at any one direction.
I hear Donny liked the EV's a lot, but I doubt that a swap is in the cards .... I don't love the horn in the Barbetta, and the shape thing ..... well, I'll keep the EV's.
(I never expected to fall for the Sona's, because I've heard them before, and owned a few other models) The Barbetta is good, but I think the EV's have an edge. We'll see how Donny likes them after a night in front of 400 people at his Thursday night dance club. That'll be the real test - he gives his gear a workout every Thursday.