I think it depends on what you're using the Passport for. I don't think it would do well for a rock band - not enough bells and whistles, for one thing. But for a small to moderate venue and acoustic instruments I've had nothing but compliments on the sound and from various people. Then again, I wasn't too happy about the breakdown less than six months after I bought it.... Mind you I'm talking about the Passport 250, not the 150.