Line Array speakers?

Check out Albert Porter's system w/ Dali Megalines. SHoot him an email or post to that thread, he's got a ton of experience.

Then, there's Arthursmuck's VAC Attack w/ custom GR Research CLS-9 line arrays

And then, there is this insane All-Out Assault 7.1 way line array system. Can't say I've ever seen anything on that scale.

Shoot anyone of those three an email or post.

What are the benefits and shortcomings of a line array? If a line array = superior to all the others, why don't we see more line array's from speaker manufacturers?

Chris

I have recently fallen in love with a line array - the McIntosh XRT1K. HOLY MOLY!! It was most impressive. Makes me wonder if down the road I could afford a pair of XRT28 or something because these line arrays sound like the real deal.

From what I understand, line arrays reduce room effects. Not to mention the wave front is huge compared to a point-source speaker. The downside is the number of drivers necessary and the complications that entails - so the cost is generally very high (and the size too of course).

Arthur