I was looking for PA speakers late last year as one of our 12" units blew. Eventually settled on some Auditorium III from Studiospares. These are 415w RMS with split bass and treble amps and enclosed in a wooden cabinet. Not had a chance to really test them yet but they sounded great at low level and take a bass guitar really well.
A slight negative is that they are heavier than units with plastic enclosures.
Cost at the time £179 each.
I would be prepared to do this for you Jakester but, it would depend upon the complexity. Could you send me the instructions for the mod? and I'll let you know if it is within my ability😁
Nice review.
I have been using Newtone strings for a few years and find them reliable, value for money with great service.
For an even more worn in sound you can go for the round core option (which is what I go for).
Impressive resume there yorks5stringer. being a bit of a hi-fi nut in the past I know the speaker companies you worked for and saw/read a complimentary review of the Air-Pulse's some years back.
With regard to learning you could try the Scott Devine and Scott Whitley videos on YouTube. Maybe even sign up to Scott Devine's Bass Academy 14 day trial.