[flipper]

When I first purchased a sound system I did alot of research on different configurations and after about a month of intense questions and conversations with KJ's and Sound System Dealers I found that no matter which way you go...i.e. powered vs passive on the speakers, the cost was almost exactly the same. What you are going to pay for amp/speakers/mixer that is.

Because you have the DFX6 you have already headed in the powered speaker direction. For home use you may find that Peavey has an excellent speaker in it's Impulse Line that is a 10" 2way that sounds terrific. I use them in small venues where speaker placement is a problem with my 15" cabinets.
About 5yrs ago Peavey had some quality problems, but in my opinion this new line (Impulse) is a terrific value. As I expand my business with smaller venues this will be my speaker of choice.

I'm continually amazed at the sound that these speakers create. Lots of bottom end, very similar to my 15" cabinets. Up until I heard these speakers I had never found a 10" cabinet that could produce acceptable bottom end sound. Visiting KJ's have came up and asked me where my speakers are and when I point to them they see the size they can't believe that quality of sound is coming from that small of a cabinet. I use these for private parties, and medium sized venues as well.

You are still looking at $350 - $500 for a good powered cabinet depending on brand and cabinet size. Mackie is what I would consider to be the Ultimate, and that is why you are going to pay the $600 - $700 price tag.

You may consider renting a set before you buy to see if they produce the results you are looking for. Many times you can talk them into letting you use them for a day for free if you use a credit card as a deposit. My first system was purchased after I used it on my first gig...kind of a test drive if you will. The next day I went in and bought the whole system, and they have had my business ever since. I now have 3 sound systems.

Good Luck In Your Search!
Flipper