The Parts Express .5 cu-ft cabinets work very well with the X-LS Encores and are very reasonably priced. They are well built, attractive, and available in three finishes ( piano black, cherry, and maple). Since the cabinets are finished all you have to do is route out the holes in the front baffle for the drivers, cut holes in the back of the cabinet for the input cups and vent tubes, and modify the internal perimeter brace by cutting out a section for access to install the crossover. Also, you will have to use 1/4" OD x 1/4" long neodymium spacer magnets between the back of the grill frame at all four corners and the speaker front baffle for the grill frame to clear the edge of the woofer flange.
