Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater Cherry up front - Maple in the Rear

Not yet being an owner, I do not understand why the drivers would need to be removed. Can you explain a little further? I was thinking that I would remove the grills, paint around them, and then, in all likelihood, replace the grill covers. The grill covers would surely cover any poor edging that I might have done around the drivers, no?

And, yes, I would hope to swap out for eggshell grill covers (or just buy them).

I was thinking of the product that Parts Express sells.

"Applying this high-quality vinyl wrap is a cost and time-effective way to achieve professional-looking results. Available in 5 different colors and grains, with a peel-and-stick pressure sensitive adhesive on the back. No expensive tools are necessary for application-- scissors, a razor knife, and a straight edge are all that are needed. Simply peel, stick, and apply. Sold in rolls containing 2' by 10' of material. 10 mil thick."

http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?webpage_id=3&SO=2&&DID=7&CATID=48&ObjectGroup_ID=135

These may not be the colours you are interested in but I'm sure a google would put you in the right direction.

Why stop with paint or vinyl? I'm pretty sure that some wallpapers might give you the right look as well.

I'm suggesting these as options as I think they would be easier to change as your wall colour changes.

or is everybody beige, beige, beige?

I'll admit to being a user of colour. Our living room is magenta with a darker tone of the same paint on the fireplace wall.

Are spraying or brushing? If you brush, I agree there would be no need to remove or mask off the drivers, I was thinking spray in which case you would need to protect from overspray. The vinyl laminate doesn't sound that bad either. Who knows you may like the maple finish and not have to do anything.

This magenta?

Capn Pickard, You may already know this, but you can order samples of the different finishes (custom and standard) from Axiom for $10.00 deposit. Also you may to check out the following thread:http://www.axiomaudio.com/boards/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=Advice&Number=34433&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=0&fpart=

not quit as bright. I'll take a shot or two and post it in the "Cruel things to do to your walls" thread

I'm definitely going to get a couple of samples before purchasing. I was thinking about getting the maple and the cherry, seeing how each looked just as Axiom sends them (gorgeous I presume). Then, I'll probably do some experimenting and see what kinds of paint and/or vinyl they'll take. I'd hate to start painting my new babies only to find they look like crap or the paint won't adhere, etc., etc. Then, I'd have to commit harry-krishna (It's harry-carry, ma....)

To be quite honest, I'm really only thinking of my wife's preferences. I think that the Cherry all around would look pretty rich. And definitely different than the regular black boxes my friends have on their walls.

I am really just testing the waters.

That said, I feel like Ford is making fun of me....wallpaper - please! Now, I think we're going overboard. There's a line between making the speakers less obtrusive and having spy-like cloaking devices on them. If concealing the speakers were my first priority, I'd be over in the cube (B*se) camp, wondering where all my mid-range went, or I'd be investing in in-walls. Neither suond very functional to me.

Cap'n, we have a rainbow of beige in our house and the Mansfield Beech w/ gold grills blends perfectly with "Antique White" and natural oak bookcases.
Couldn't be happier w/ my QS8 surrounds - in every way. Why not order samples of 6 finishes for $60, refundable? Between the std and custom finishes something has to look damn near perfect for your decor. Painting $470 surrounds doesn't sound good to me. The paint alone would cost you a few bucks, eh?

I have yellow walls and maple Axioms. My girlfriend and I think they look incredible. Especially since a lot of our furniture is maple.

Agreed, BigWill - I don't really like the idea of painting the speakers, either. I am definitely goign to get some samples and see how dark/overbearing or subtle/refined they will look.

I also hadn't really put much thought into the Beech, but I will order a sample of that too.

Thanks, guys/gals.