[knotscott]

There's a lot to be said in favor of having a hand in building your speakers (or amps for that matter).  The knowledge gained and appreciation for what makes them work is priceless for life.  Plus, as was mentioned previously it opens the door for picking your caps, resistors, inductors, connectors, wires, and insulation.  The pride factor ain't too shabby either! 

The DIY can often yield the most product for the money too.  You skip the dealer markup, and get better basic parts for the money.  Resale is a different matter, but the initial purchase tends to be better....with due diligence of course.

[MattSelinger]

I think I'll stick with the B6's and buy the mod kit from Danny. If I could still do all the work on the Encores I would get them but because I can't get out to my shop and I have to buy them fully assembled I just can't justify that much of an outlay of cash but I can justify $300 or so to mod my B6's.

 I appreciate all the input and the links, I read everything and there's good stuff there, thank you all.

clarkdv - I have built the X-LS Encores with all upgrades.  If it would help you I would consider building you a set if you purchase the parts.  Let's have a discussion.  I think you would enjoy the Encores a lot more than your modification alternative.  I will send you an email through the forum link so we can connect if you would like to have a conversation. - Matt

[clarkdv]

Hi Matt I replied to your email but I guess you didn't get it but yeah I'll be interested in and getting used to build me a set do you have I mean how many sets of encourse have you built and do you have like references from from some people and some photos and you know and whatnot so I can can check your workout a little bit?

Thanks
Patrick