There is a difference between improved high-end response and distortion. I couldn't make the Barbettas distort. They did overheat sometimes.
I'm not saying the Bose Compacts don't sound better. And the Maui 5's sound better than the Compacts.

I have Maui 5's and I don't sound as good as you.
Eddie

I've had the Roland BA330, the Nano 300 and a Roland Cube Street. None of them could compete with the Bose Compact. My only other go to is an EV ZXL12p 2-way powered speaker which is a completely different animal. The S1 Pro is very attractive and might make a nice addition to my little setup, but at $599 I'm going to pass. No doubt it's a great unit; I just don't need it.

IMO, Roland's biggest downfall is its speakers. I haven't played one Roland amp that sounded good with keyboards except the JC 120. Give me an EV or a Bose and I' happy. BTW, my next purchase will most likely be a Fender Deluxe Reverb, mostly for nostalgia. Know of one collecting dust?

I also have a couple of Nano 300s. I keep them for times I need to have two setups in place. I think they sound really good in smaller venues, but they are not line-array speakers like the Bose or Maui.

Sounds like it could work as a keyboard PA? I’m thinking for home practice and small groups...10 - 20 folks?

I’m liking the price and weight. The weight I like with hip issues.

I ordered one.

good luck,.... are you creating a speaker museum with all of them ....just kidding,... enjoy your new toy awaiting your full review...

I’m trying to collect as many speaker systems as I have guitars(that I’m not using). Of course, PA speakers cost less than my guitars.

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So much money fore such a small sytem ( need always 2) , there is so much more to get fore that amount of money .
And it al comes from china ( all brands)

Impuls :-)