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Makes you wonder why anyone would insist that the surrounds match the finish of the other speakers


I agree with you Twirly. I prefer the fronts to match the rest of the equipment / entertainment center, so they can "disappear" in the darkness when watching a move at night. And I prefer the side and rear speakers to disappear into the color of the room. Off-colored rear speakers stick out like a sore thumb. Just my opinion.

Jason

M80 HP v4, VP160 v4, QS8 v1 (3 in 6.1 layout), SVS PB12-Plus/2, Parasound Halo A21, Denon AVR-X4100W