[Shaun @ Tru6]

Originally Posted by rusnak

The mini mixer does several things. It vastly cleans up the sound, but also gives you the ability to run MP3 players, an iPod, or your phone to the same speakers.

The heart of the system is going to be the speakers, so do not skimp there. You spend a lot of time in the shop, and the sound quality ( I beg to differ with some of the opinions here) really matters. I repeat, do not buy sh+tty speakers.

I should probably also disclose that I have a $38K rack system that I am running all QSC speakers, amps, and Allen and Heath mixer on. So I am biased, but I have tried out EVERYTHING on the market before going with what we have now.

Originally Posted by rusnak

If you have a Guitar Center near you, go there and take a listen to these speakers. Ask them if they don't mind if you run your tuner on their equipment before you buy.

Originally Posted by Eric Coffey

Well, these seem to be right up your alley, and very well priced.

If your current B&Ws aren't as nice, you could demote them to shop duty, and stick these in the main (indoor) listening room.


Pffft, if you like/want SDAs, be like Mike and go big(er) or go home.

Honarable mention.

Honorable mention 2.

I'll see what I can do on the Guitar Center, I'm sure there's something around here.

Those 802s are cheap! Others are intriguing. Thanks!