Open baffle speakers

But, give me 3 hours and I'll build you a open baffle speaker in my garage and the sound of it will get you jawdropped. I already know which pro drivers to use and how to build your crossover. I'll charge 20k just for kicks and laugh all the way to China town.

What are you waiting for?  Do it and quit ragging on those that produce a product.  For just an audio enthusiast you imply knowing quite a bit about designing speakers and cables.  Seem like you are sitting on an untapped gold mine of expertise.

Am Good speaker design is a speaker that Sounds good when properly set up. Does it matter if it is made of baling wire and duct tape? Or diamonds and rosewood?

No….

The end result is more important than the means to get there. 

I can't go back. OB. 

I heard the Pure Audio Project Duet 15 at an audio show and really, really liked the sound.  Big bass and spacious stage, excellent dynamics.  

My only concern is about what gremlins may show up after more extended listening with more variety of music.....

I've always thought that open baffle and planar/ribbon speakers have a sound that either attracts you or not. It is an open transparent sound that got me instantly. I am very happy with my Spatial Audio Lab X5s which I consider my endgame speakers.