JBL Eons are all I use, in different configurations depending on the venue size. I have to agree that the Bose design inherently suppresses the midrange power of the system.

The Bose are perfect for small to medium size area venues, and I agree that that stereo is the way to go for improved clarity and take advantage of the arranger's DSP effects and the stereo spread.

The largest venue I played was a contemporary designed church that was very wide and fully carpeted. The midrange power of the Bose would of gotten mostly sucked acoustically into the carpet.

For me, the best power to weight considerations at full dynamic range was the powered JBL Eon system. Years back a DJ was using the EON 515's with two Eon 518s subwoofers at a wedding I was attending. Could not believe how clean and full the sound was without the screeching highs burning out my ear drums.

So now I use with my Tyros varied combinations of the EON 515, EON 510, and one EON 518s subwoofer. I didn't see the need for two subwoofers because the low range of the stereo spread is generally non directional and a 18 inch subwoofer at 500 w continuous is more than adequate for the largest hall I played. The EONs weight 17 lbs, 32 lbs, and 65 lbs respectively, but 65 lbs for a 18 inch subwoofer isn't bad and only need it occasionally.

The smaller light EON 510s are also perfect at home with my Tyros when I am not using my headphones. Only the poles to assemble if more than one speaker is needed per side.

If it wasn't for the occasional larger venues the Bose may of been a consideration for me, but very expensive when I would insist on two systems for stereo. Just my two cents of experience since I use the EONs myself.

Marcus