Thanx for the input guys. That's why I come here with these questions.

I may now even consider the Yamaha YST-MS50. I see you can still get them pretty cheap. I originally didn't want 3 extra pieces to carry around, but I see some of the guys are attaching a handle to the sub woofer and attaching the 2 smaller speakers with velcro and just leave them attached to the sub as one unit. That wouldn't be too bad. I suppose for a small job I could just take them. But if I wanted to use them as a monitor along with my Eons I am wondering where I would plug them in? Into the headphone jack?

The hot spot speakers look interesting. I may not really need a monitor, its more in just being prepared. I don't sing and I think thats why most of the guys like built in speakers or seperate monitors.

But supposing I did have an interest in the hot spots. Again, where would I plug those in. And if I went that way I would think I would prefer having two because the Yammies sound so much better in stereo. That being the case that could get quite expensive.

Has anybody tried the Fender 1270 (I think) powered monitor? It runs about the same price.

Uncle Dave, I was wondering how you like the sound on the small jobs when you just take along one 10 Eon. I would think the sound would not be good enough to suit you. I know there is quite a difference between mono and stereo sound.

As always thanx for the great suggestions. It sure saves one a lot of unnecessary running around and makes for less risk of getting the wrong item.

Scott