you should keep in mind i live in romania, europe... so, everything is more expensive, and in romania even more because everything is brought from other european countries...
for instance, on www.musicstore.de there is a pack including yamaha emx 312s and 2 200w speakers. that one is 333 euro (is a "deal" as they call it) but that one costs me with 40% more by the time that arrives to me.....

the behringer had some good reviews even on american internet stores (www.zzounds.com, etc) and i rely on that... a little bit... about phonic i couldn t find many reviews.

and another thing: would i be better with powered speakers rather that amplified mixer? than what, i need a DC plug near every speaker, then one next to my mixer and keyboard... or alot more cables...

thanks for suggestions, keep them coming...