Boo,

If you do not need effects, there's EX20 which sells for around $330. see,
http://www.musiciansbuy.com/samson_ex30_ex500_powered_monitors.htm

It sounds like most are happy with SXA100. I should probably try both at a store. I do not need effects either. If you happen to try SXA100, please let me/us know how you compare them (besides effects).

Thanks so much for all the info you gave here and sent me personally.

Shiral