I purchased the Crites Type B. You can order parts only or completely assembled. Cost assembled is about $2000. I think inflation raised that a little. They are made from Baltic birch. I clearcoated them. I have the grills but play them without. used the savings to puchase high quality amp, etc. These are size of Klipsch Cornwall. The are good sounding speakers. Not harsh or beamy with good bass to mid 30s.
No frills speaker manufacturers
What are some speaker companies that put all or most of their build budget into parts and design function and none or hardly none into aesthetic? If there was no wife acceptance factor and you didn't give a hoot about how they look what speakers would you buy?