Hmm, interesting, I would think though, that would depend on the color. I have a set of high gloss black and I barely notice the grills. I gather, in order to accomodate what you are suggesting, a slight change in cabinet design would be in order in that there would have to be a slight extension out the front of the cabinet on each side matching the thickness of the grill.

I wonder what Ian would have to say about this, in terms of cost and how it may affect, if at all, the current sound design of the speaker?