My Updated Rig I am a solo performer - keys, guitar, vocals, some songs have canned backing tracks. I play small gigs, usually anywhere from 10 to 70 people. When I built my PA, I wanted something that was small and could fit in my trunk, didn't weight much because my back sucks, and sounded good. I ended up with my current system: Mixer/Amp: Yamaha EMX312sc Main Speakers: EV ZX1-90 (2) Subs: EV SB122 (2) Mic: EV ND767a This system is 600 watts total (300 wpc in stereo) and easily fits into my trunk. It sounds pretty darned good - way more low end than the usual solo performer PA's I hear, including the Bose-based systems. The system can project fairly well outside, but has its limits. I also own a Mackie rackable power amp (can't remember the model) that does 200 wpc into 8 ohms or 300 wpc into 4, and I have a pair of Peavey PR12's - in a pinch I can use that setup for monitoring, or the Mackie can drive the subs and the Yamaha can drive the mains. If I get to the point where I need to do more larger outdoor/indoor shows, I'm considering a pair of powered EV mains like the SXA100+, and a powered 15 or 18 sub (not sure what I'd buy.) My current PA system could be used as the monitor system. I also have a Yamaha 12 ch board.