I hate the soft plastic of the CH-3; but it looks better on the Theatre without a doubt. OTOH, it should be easy enough to simulate recessing the 290 with a molding thereby extending it's apparent size. Make the front baffle three piece: inner 24X36 to mount the horn, mid also 24X36 with a slot cut beyond the outer dimension of the horn far enough to accomodate 3/4 round trim to flare the baffle and finally the 24X ? for whichever manner you choose to recess the woofer. Any takers?