The Bose for small stuff instead of a combo amp. The next level up would be the EV system. I currently use 2 sb122 subs and zx1 satellites (all passive) and carry power amps in my rack. The sb2a subs (discontinued now) have 2- 350 watt amps in them each. One to power the sub, and one to power the satellite. Two of these towers would eliminate the power amps in my rack; the powered sb2a subs only weigh 3 lbs more than my sb122 passive subs. Of course it means running power and audio to them; right now I only have to run audio. And having the power amp in the rack (14lbs) allows me to adjust levels if I need to rather than go to the speakers. Although, this level is usually set it and forget it and the master volume setting at the mixer takes care of this..The zx3's would be added for outdoor festivals with an additional power amp I keep in the rack also.

I have found EV is much clearer and lighter weight than the Yamaha comparable pieces. The zx1's are 16 lbs and the 8" speakers sound like 12's- and handle the same power level in some cases....

FYI EV now makes a zxa1 powered sub with one amp for itself. It is designed to use the zxa1 powered satellites. Too much power being run all over the stage.

Bill- Do you play in Clark at the DC?