Like I said earlier, I'm no woodworker - I don't pretend to be, hence the flat black chalkboard finish and the dark gray grill cloth. I envy those who can build loudspeakers that sound great and are also beautiful furniture. My goal was minimum attention to form and maximum attention to function - stick to the plans and run any variations past the designer for the final word.

A quick glance might lead you to believe that you're looking at the backs of the boxes, because the grill cloth covers everything except the terminal cups. This is a compromise that I'm quite willing to live with. Unorthodox, yes, but also unique. It boils down to the fact that I built these suckers to please me - the look is perfectly acceptable to me, and the sound is what's important.

The DIY Audio forum let me to the attached link today - I agree with much of what is said there. Food for thought....

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