Replacing all those speakers would have been a pricey headache. Easy fix--just close your eyes when listening to music and imagine whatever finish you like. During movies you'll have the lights off anyway.

Okay, dumb suggestion. I tried.

I think the most important thing is that your wife is happy AND you got the speakers you want. Win/win.

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