Scott, the covers are no problem. They actually stretch a little after a few uses.
I never take the base/amp out of the cover, just unzip it and pull the top back.
I timed myself setting up today. The entire setup, including L1, B1, Tyros 2, stand, mic and plugging everything in took 8 minutes.
I had a roomfull of about 20 pro musicians tonight, including Kix Brooks, and they were in awe of the Bose system. They were sitting in the dining room at the other end of the building and said it sounded so good they all had to come into my room for drinks to see what was going on.
One guy named Toby something from Nashville sang a song and was very impressed that he could stand right in front of the tower and not get feedback, yet still have ample volume.
Scott, order the Bose with one sub or two and don't look back.
It will improve anybody's sound and the end result will be to make you more money.
DonM