[kedmison]

I have to agree with everyone else. I have used the mackie (450's) for four years. No Problem. Also have the subs (1500 and the 1501 and the CFX-12 Mixer). If your using passive and your amp goes out your dead in the water. If a 450 were to go down, (hasn't happen to me yet) you can still get by. There was one night I had forgotten to hook up one of my mackies and it wasn't until 40 minutes later I realized I didn't have it plugged in. I knew something wasn't just right but it took me a little to realize it.

Bottom line is you usually get what you pay for.

Kelly