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I do mostly dance music events, and the wisdom seems to be "2 subs per top". I'm very interested in the cardioid mode of the 118s as I'd like to have a ton of bass without it overpowering the audience, and sometimes we have medium sized rooms instead of open outdoor spaces. My current setup is one KW 181 and two 153s. If I add on 3 KS 118s, will cardioid mode still work as intended? Is it even worth the extra $$ per subwoofer?

One more thought, are you daisy chaining the speakers or using a L-R inputs?

Daisy chained through the subwoofer. I'm Actually wondering how I can chain up all the speakers to the subs if I go ahead and add 3 extra subs to the setup..

At any rate, I've taken the speaker to the shop. It kicks back on and off, so it's obviously something fiddly with it's insides. Thanks everyone for your input!

Professional mixers usually have around a 75ohm output impedance on their balanced outputs. Power amps are 20 - 25k input impedance typically.
So... 20,000 / 10 / 75 = 26.6 power amplifier inputs in parallel as a safe maximum.

Loop systems have been known to cause intractable problems with single coil pickups.  If you use any instruments with pickups this should be an important consideration.

If you exclude the stage from the loop (and keep the loop wire a respectable distance from the stage) you can minimize the effect.

We don't have a worship band..no electric instruments used during service..
Although I could be tempted to whip out my beloved 1967 Strat and play my Hendrix inspired version of How Great thou Art....   😂😂   that would be my finale as I leave the church due to stress caused
from working on church audio/tech.     

You might not use them during regular worship, but what about special events like weddings and memorial services? There is often a desire to have special music, and that *may* include performers using instruments with pickups. Be aware of where your loop is, and instruct performers to stay outside of the loop.

Pat is a wonderful guitarist and composer.  Probably the best reason to like him was his description of saxophonist Kenny G "...he has a limited improvisational vocabulary". 

If Mr Metheny likes Bose, he's close to the mothership (a few miles on the Mass Pike) and probably has a guest pass in his car... but he's not providing audio to The Masses, which I think disqualifies him from *our* profession.

Touche...

Erik,
Thanks for the tip.  We don't have a worship band..no electric instruments used during service..
Although I could be tempted to whip out my beloved 1967 Strat and play my Hendrix inspired version of How Great thou Art....   😂😂   that would be my finale as I leave the church due to stress caused
from working on church audio/tech.   

Without digging too deep into the details - loop if designed right (they aren't simple) beats RF.  The number one hesitation for loop is cost.  If cost isn't a big hurdle, and Listen or Williams designs the system themselves - go for it. 

Pat is a wonderful guitarist and composer.  Probably the best reason to like him was his description of saxophonist Kenny G "...he has a limited improvisational vocabulary". 

If Mr Metheny likes Bose, he's close to the mothership (a few miles on the Mass Pike) and probably has a guest pass in his car... but he's not providing audio to The Masses, which I think disqualifies him from *our* profession.

You didn't go see the Clair-provided tour with all Bose?   

The US cable shows 1.31mm and the other 2 show 1.5mm

You're in!

I do not own a Bose system and never plan on purchasing one. I can admit that one reason, (not the only reason) that I have never even considered purchasing one is because of the guys that I work around that own Bose systems and think they are the end all-be all for sound. I know that is not much of a reason, but it works for me.

But, with all the bashing that goes on concerning the Bose systems this post by Robert made me laugh (at myself).

Pat Metheny...What would he know?.....LOL.   I would say he is qualified.

Only artist to win Grammy Awards in ten different categories[21]
Down Beat Hall of Fame, 2013
Miles Davis Award, Montreal International Jazz Festival, 1995
Orville H. Gibson Award, 1996
Honorary Doctorate of Music from Berklee College of Music, 1996[22]
Guitarist of the Year, Down Beat Readers' Poll, 1983, 1986–'91, 2007–2016
Best Jazz Guitarist, Guitar Player magazine, 1982, '83, '86
Best Jazz Guitarist, Guitar Player magazine Readers' Poll, '84, '85, 2009
Best Acoustic Guitarist, Acoustic Guitar magazine Readers' Poll, 2009
Echo Award for Best Guitar Instrumentalist – International for TAP: John Zorn's Book of Angels Vol. 20, 2014
Echo Award, International Ensemble of the Year, Kin, 2015
Missouri Music Hall of Fame, 2016
Lifetime Achievement Award, JazzFM, 2018
Elected into Royal Swedish Academy of Music, 2018
2018 NEA Jazz Masters, 2017[23][24]
Honorary Doctorate of Music from McGill University, 2019

Pat is a wonderful guitarist and composer.  Probably the best reason to like him was his description of saxophonist Kenny G "...he has a limited improvisational vocabulary". 

If Mr Metheny likes Bose, he's close to the mothership (a few miles on the Mass Pike) and probably has a guest pass in his car... but he's not providing audio to The Masses, which I think disqualifies him from *our* profession.

Hello,
Daktronics has a open position for a Sound System Designer.   The position can be office based (if you want to move) or from a home office with minimal travel.

https://careers-daktronics.icims.com/jobs/3880/electrical-acoustical-designer/job

We mainly design systems for stadiums and arenas, but often see many other types of venues.

If you have any questions feel free to contact me David dot Sturzenbecher at daktronics dot com.