with this being my first go round with Axiom speakers i have to say that i do like the Boston Cherry that i have. I would also like to say that if it was a shade or two darker and had some extra gloss on them, they would be perfect. Having said that, right now, they look so good and sound so outta this world that I'll love them just the way they are!

SonySXRD55"
Marantz AV7702MKII pre-amp
Emotiva XPA-5,UPA-2amps,
14 Speakers, All Axiom
Oppo 105D&93