Originally posted by Diki:
I have to admit, for churches, with long, narrow (usually) coverage and the need for even volume from front to back, I can't think of a better system.
I think this forum divides into two camps. Those that do loud dance and bar music, and those that do quieter, background (or at least, not in your face) entertaining. The Bose's are a great PA (although expensive) for the latter. But not so much for the former...
The hard part seems to be getting some diehard Bose fans to admit that there MIGHT be a type of venue that the Bose DON'T provide the best solution.
I can easily envision a situation where the Bose would be best. Why do they have so much problem envisioning a situation where they AREN'T? 
Well, I for one would not use them (Bose) in my restaurant gigs, as I don't want to fill room with sound...some people just want to dine in a quieter environment, so they'll sit away from the speakers.
Advantage:conventional system.
For a concert hall(or church)you want full even coverage so that each listener hears the same in all parts.
Advantage: Bose...especially in stereo.
I have a short throw speaker system already for the former situation....bought and paid for many years ago....now I want to be able to handle the latter type of gig, so I'll invest in the Bose.
After hearing the quality (and coverage) of the sound I think they are well worth the investment.
For the very few times I would need a more powerful conventional system for the first scenario, I would rent one.
Ian
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