Definatly a ripoff of the Yamaha Stagpas. I had a small Samson powered mixer I used a lot and it has become the speaker demo mixer in my local music store. Its on all day, every day so I guess some of Samson's stuff is OK. Sort of like Beringer-quaility control is getting better.
I've become a big fan of Carvin LM's. Light plastic cabs with Neo magnets and they kick a**. Very good customer relations too.
Made in USA if you can believe it