In the simplest sense, the goal of this project was to create a great-sounding compact monitor with the versatility to be used as a stage monitor, with a portable DJ setup, or for any other high-output sound application. Since these speakers would need to produce high SPLs, it was important that they be fairly effi cient and had signifi cant power handling. Extended frequency response at both extremes was not as important as an overall good tonal balance free from large peaks in output. Last-but-not least, these speakers needed to have the overall build quality to stand up to the rigors of "pro sound" duty.