Here’s a new one not mentioned.
l bought a pair of Mission 770’s with beaten up enclosures that had been re veneered by a professional cabinet maker. WHITE ASH……
I still have them today and nearly 40 years on rotate them in my main system according to how l feel. They look gorgeous and for some reason the finish make the speakers look less bulky on stands.
The 770’s have been relaunched by Mission in the UK and sell for close to £3000. I bought these originals for £150 second hand in 1988. Due to their excellent bass handling l turn off my Rel T9i’s.