Thanks...that Parts Express cabinet looks fantastic! I think the DIY route might be the way to go. So many possibilities and it would be a real learning experience. I am not handy at all so I'm not sure if I'm up to even what some would consider an easy build, but I might be able to learn what I'll need to do or just get help from someone who is capable. It'll be a while before I go down this path but it's nice to see the options.

To the OP - I think the current flavour of speaker design has a lot to do with incorporating them into the domestic living space. Nevertheless, those 2 driver narrow baffle designs can and often do sound great...especially when you break the thousand dollar mark.