I actually never realise that, that's one of the worst combination.[/QUOTE]
Best or worse is subjective man, to the ears of most of the non-musicians in the crowd, most wont be able to tell the difference anyway.
I feel that above all, having a good soundman is still often the most overlooked thing when most bands go on tour. What's the point of having awesome sounding gear only to have a bad mix ruin it?