I think the big advantage of the Mackies is the built in mixer with effects. No outboard mixer needed. EV's look like they have no mixer onboard. The new Yamaha DLX series is also attractive because the have a three channel mixer with a stereo link jack, very cool. No effects thought. Last I spoke with George Kaye he said a pair of 10"s will blow the room away.
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Bill in SC --- Roland BK9 (2) Roland BK7M, Roland PK5 Pedals, Roland FP90, Roland CM30 (2), JBL Eon Ones (2) JBL 610 Monitor, Behringer Sub, EV mics, Apple iPad (2) Behringer DJ mixer