Originally Posted by
davef
With the 340, I wasn't aiming for an as flat a response as the 170. I wanted a very narrow baffle (for center channel use) and there simply wasn't space for large rounded edges like the 170. I could have made the front baffle wider, with larger diameter rounded edges -or- make the baffle narrower (actually, as narrow as the woofers would allow). I chose the narrower baffle.
As far as the side eges, this was a decision made based on using a different build and finishing technique to keep the price in line with what I wanted the 340 to retail for. Also, because the baffles are much larger, rounding all the edges would have really presented a challenge. I thought the different look would be cool as it enhances the slim design....