If the design of the cabinets has been perfected over the years for best sound production, why change it just for cosmetic purposes? After all, sound is of the main importance to me.
There are lots of fugly speakers out there that are trying to look cool or different from the herd. There is too much of that going on out there IMO, but it is a great marketing tool for some manufacturers.
Axiom speakers in real wood with a high gloss finish look as good as anything in their class & better than most. My tall, slender M22s in HG Rosewood are understated in design & are positively elegant...
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