The material used and the exact construction of the cabinet can be very important to the sound. Fancy veneers and piano black, automotive finishes, can add mucho $$$. So it varies model to model, brand to brand.
For 17K the loudspeaker world is pretty much your oyster, and I seriously doubt the speaker you linked would be at the top of many people's lists.
For 17K the loudspeaker world is pretty much your oyster, and I seriously doubt the speaker you linked would be at the top of many people's lists.