We use these monitors in a live application where the band generally consist of 2-3 singers, acoustic guitar, bass, drums/percussion and piano/keyboards. Our auditorium is on the smaller side, (at most 150 ppl) so keeping stage volume down is key for us. sound is more than good enough, clear and not harsh, we don't need to play these very loud in order for them to be intelligible. the things i'd criticise are that all the controls and connections are on the back, controls and connections on the side are easier to make look tidy on stage. Also, some sort of EQ settings would be nice, but at this price point it's hard to demand that. all in all, this is a great product that sounds good and does what it's supposed to perfectly well in a smaller live stage environment.