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Re: probably in the wrong place-info on sound dampening
Since your sound system is outside, the only realistic thing you can do is turn it down. Your other, unrealistic option is to rebuild/remodel the neighbor's houses using numerous soundproofing techniques. If I were you, I would contact commercial builders that build hotels near airports. You would need massively thick walls as well as multi-layer, soundproof glass for every window.
Our city's amphitheater is less than 2 miles from my house and I rarely hear anything. The local paper did report complaints from last summer's Alice In Chains/Velvet Revolver show though. I wasn't compaining because I was there! Yes, it was one of the loudest shows I have attented there but it ended at the 11pm cut-off time for shows. Since this venue is a benefit to the city, they overlook the occaisional complaint. Talk to the neighbors and local officials so that some guidelines can be developed. Send someone outside your venue to measure the SPL at the different houses that have complaints. A slight adjustment in volume or EQ may have big impacts outside.
-Robert
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