The box is finished in Oak with a light stain, black baffle w/black port and recessed speakers. I will be trimming the face w/Oak, laying the final finish and making a custom grille cover based on my lovely wife's design (it will include deco Oak designs laid on top of black cloth covered hardboard with cutouts for speakers and ports - construction akin to the Heresy grille). It is inspired by a grille that is on our Victrola. I will send pictures to Wayne and he can do with as he likes.

The total cost for thes will be in the $200 range. Quite honestly an outstanding deal to date. Horns are definitely next..

Also, when I stepped to what I aproximate would have been closer to a real listening position with similar reflections it was clearly better - just what I anticipate when completed and set up. It is an outstanding sound for the price and I really do like the simple beauty of the box. I am getting better with the table saw...

I will probably send these to school with my daughter this fall - I need to be sure she has her own money pit addiction. I plan on many hours of enjoyment before then.

We will start discussing a box with at least one horn next (aren't the Martinelli's georgeous?). I am looking for pretty on all levels (sound and appearance).

Henry