DIY Speaker Project PAD

I would like to stay in the 1/2 cu ft size range if possible but I could go up to approx. 1 cu ft size if need be.  Price range $350 to $850 per pair.  I am very interested in the Statement Monitor by Curt Campbell and am intrigued with the use of the ribbon tweeters in that model. 

I am located in central Missouri so it would be difficult to make the Indiana show.  Possible there are some meets closer to my area? 

I want to build and audiophile quality 2-way bookshelf and I am perplexed when I look at the large number of kits and plans available.  I am currently using a 20 year old set of Paradigm mini monitors which use a poly 6.5" driver with a 1" aluminum dome. These have been good units but I kn...