I checked the Madisound kits for my brother-in-law, and he could have something built in a couple of evenings, as could anyone else, and have better and cheaper than commercial speakers, and much better than blose. It is hard though to take the chance and buy and build something you've never had a chance to hear. I had the cabinets all built before I bit the bullet and ordered the components, and even then I had some reservations. I must have read every message on the Madisound board 3 times before I felt like it was the right decision. And now that they are built there is no question.

BTW, my clones weigh over 50 pounds each.