Update: I took the Mackies back to the store. I truly believe they’re at their price point for a reason compared to their competitors. I would love to eliminate my curiosity by getting a pair of the Yamaha HS80’s, but I’ve decided to use my bookshelf system until I’m ready to get a nice set of 12″ PA speakers and add a sub or two as I go. However, I won’t get bogged down into buying an elaborate PA system as I’m going to take the advice of Hee Won and Terry 42 from another thread about PA’s and just rent a system if it will be profitable.