I've got a sample with the light gold grill and it looks just like the image on the computer. Of course, I can change the tint (darker or lighter) by tilting the LCD panel up or down, but the color is spot on. Grain texture is realistic enough, but one can tell it's not real wood. There are no visible seams on the sample, like it's shrink wrapped or something. My mains and sub will be this color. Quite a pleasant change from black or cherry being the only choices from other speaker co's.
I've got a light maple w/ tan grill sample on order now.
Check out the custom vinyl and wood shop, maple in buttercup is super close the the mansfield beech, at least on the computer!
Good luck!
Scott
