Let's do it totally fair. One round is restricted as you suggest, but then one round of open class. Bring your best. Do your best. Set it up the best. Run it the best.
Specs don't usually sound good!
I don't understand... I've heard the Dynacord system sound like complete crap, as have I heard the Bose system. Hell, I almost bought a Dynacord Cobra system, but due to the people demoing it, I wasn't convinced it was the right move.. many people who think their sound is stellar, actually couldn't set up a system for their life. I won't drop $18k on a speaker system until I can try it out my way.
And an unequivocal definite is that Just because you sell equipment doesn't mean you know how to use it. Example??
Hell, at the NAME show in Atlanta, I was cringing, because the Bose rep with Cap was distorting the speakers and standing there going "listen to that!" He thought it sounded great... It was horrible! We were all talking amongst ourselves like "is he serious?"
There was much negative talk about the Bose after that incident because of that guy, and his lack of a clue. he made a great speaker sound like crap. (the Bose guy did)
I suspect that this whole experiment will end up in a giant melee, because Flat doesn't sound good, accuracy means nothing if the source sounds like ass, and some people can make anything sound good, while others could have the absolute most expensive gear known to man, and it would still sound horrible..
You absolutely must have an "Open Class" as I would never put the Bose bass bins up against anything... they're worthless... (I own 6 L-1 and 8 subs, I know)
I prefer 2 QSC 18's with the Bose. That's the only way I'll roll now.
I want to come see this all hash out..... should be funny....
I have my personal favorite based on several criteria, and I have no doubt that in the proper hands it will blow everything else away.
Anyone who disagrees will have a Budweiser bottle smashed across their temple in a swift manner..
Cuz uh... Mine's bigger than yours.....
lol