For the most part, few if anyone on this forum performs for audiences of 1,000 ppl or more, which is what this system was designed to handle. If I were still doing big, outdoor jobs, such as park concerts and marina parties, where I had audiences of 1,200 or more at times, I would seriously entertain this system, and the price tag would not be a deterrent. For the vast majority of the forum members, the Bose L1 Compact is more than sufficient, however, some may prefer a bit larger system such as the Bose L1 PAS or Model II, both of which can easily handle audiences of 500 or more.

All the best,

Gary