Reply to What are the best Monitors / PA Speakers under 300 each

I know theres a thread for studio monitors, but I want to know the best monitors that can also be taken to a party and used as a PA system. And if it's possible, to try to keep them under 300$ for each speaker. And of course, I want them to be as balanced as possible but still be able to get extremely loud without blowing. And if anyone owns some Mackie MR8's, how would these deal with producing and partys?

Any suggestions?