Sorry Upgradeitis...
Really this is an issue only you can answer for yourself.
The speakers will sound the same. So the question is will the improved look be worth the $$$$$$ to YOU.
For me I didn't care that much and besides the standard finishes are well done. I have read Chesseroo say that when he toured the Axiom factory he saw the custom finishes are thought they were beautiful.
Now the best thing to do would be to get Axiom to send you samples of the standard finishes along with your choice of custom finishes and see what you think.
Good Luck, Jag
