So I received my wood V4 M22s. (The 24th actually, but it's been busy and I didn't have a chance to swap them in.)
First off - they're beautiful! I'm sure no one's surprised, but I've only ever had the vinyl and had to see for myself. On the other hand, when I asked my wife what she thought of the finish she said they were great, but what was wrong with the other wood pair? She sits three feet away from them when she's at her desk and she never knew they were vinyl; so a tip of the craftsman hat to Axiom - both for the old vinyl and the new, awesome, wood veneer!
As for the V4 (vs my old V2) they are everything I was hoping for, the tweeter is much more noticeable. No such thing as a shy cymbal now. I have to say ... I'm hoping this isn't a case of being careful what you ask for, they definitely are more "crisp". I hope I get used to it (I'm enjoying the sound, so I think I will.)
