Although not a specific "Arranger" topic, somehow it ties in as there are a few out here who use these with Arrangers and are experts in AUDIO and can 'share' their knowledge with us.

So here we go ...

* Budget is $2000.00 MAX (excluding subs unless you rewcommend we replace the current 2 QSC K12s).
* You want to rock a room that holds about 400 ~ 500 people.
* You need Powered speakers.
* Using mainly an Arranger keyboard for DRUMS and keyboard parts (horns ... etc) but have a live lead Guitarist and Bass player.
* You have 2 female and 2 male vocalists.
* You need to get people dancing with Reggae, Soca, some Disco, a little Pop and Blues (to slow things down sometimes within a set), Afro Pop and... etc.
* You have 2 QSC K12 Subs (you'd rather keep unless you need to sell and upgrade entirely)... so right now,looking for tops to replace the QSC-HPR152! (these are too heavy and lacked a little mids when turned up)!

What are the best options out there and why?

Some have recommended 3 ways (e.g JBL PRX 635) which seem to sound great - what else is comarable ... or better still BETTER?

Very few companies are making 3 way powered though (I wonder why)? FBT, JBL? Are the 2 ways equally good?

Thanks for your help on this.