I've read somewhere in De Facto Facebook that he have something up in his sleeve which can make a difference in the sound quality... Wonder what it is? Also Kenrick of Japan has been retuning all refurbished speakers, especially on the crossover, and it make quite an improvement.
You have an eyes-catching woods, I'm sure it's expensive and heavy. Seen one, about double the size, used as coffee table in highland. You'll be the talk of the town, just because of it.