So, here's an interesting anecdote. These speakers* (kinda, mine use the newer DX4, but no need to split hairs) were supposedly BBC reference design for a time and were replaced by the Quad ESL57. Whether this is true or not, I could very well see the similarities. They are really growing on me. I'm talking with a wood vendor to really dress these up. Interestingly, they have a solid piece of Wenge that would span the front of these (didn't ask the price).
I also got the new phase plugs in the mail. Anyone want to turn some wood for me? It would be cool to copy them in some exotic.