No frills speaker manufacturers

Tekton and Tekton. Much of the criticism they get, while not often stated, comes from their lack of polished hardwood.

Interesting that responses are trying to convince you that even though you stated that aesthetics weren't important to you, they should be.

JBL, Altec and Tannoy.

Fritz

I do really enjoy my Timekeepers.

Of course I would love to have a pair of upper end Tannoy's for several of the reasons listed above. But I had 2k burning a hole in my wallet, not 6 to 9k. 

Thanks for responses. I was very close to pulling the trigger on a madisound speaker kit before my last speaker purchase but I was sure I would mess it up somehow. I do have experience putting flat packs together as I've assembled a few dayton audio DIY subwoofer kits but those are less complex than a speaker. You are guys are convincing me though.