Before I received my Axiom's I too was concerned about the vinyl finish as it was about the only criticism I found regarding these speakers. But once I opened the shipping boxes, I was relieved to find the finish top-notch. They look and sound great. Only close inspection would reveal that they aren't real wood, and if people are looking that closely at your Axiom's, turn them on to demonstrate the true potential of these speakers.

"Not throwing my hands up or my dress above my ears don't mean I ain't awestruck." Al Swearengen