I agonized for a long time as I was saving to buy my Axioms - Natural Cherry Veneer or Vinyl. IN the end, I decided that the sound was the important thing. Someone on here used to have a tag line that said something like "enjoy the music - not the equipment". That pushed my decision for me. The big draw - IMO - for Axiom is that you get superb quality sound without having to pay the superb price tag. Opting for the veneer really cuts into that differentiation. Having said that, the veneer is still a much better value than say the Paradigm Studios. I went with Sorrel Pear Vinyl as it was the best match for my Cherry entertainment center.
