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I would suggest high WAF of 8s that blend into the walls. They make a white one and a paintable one.

Vasillos Series Rosewood

I have the discontinued Ebony finish and have only seen the Rosewood finish a couple of times, so I'm just going by memory.

In the vinyl, nothing looks like an exact match, but the Vermont Maple from the custom shop, though likely a bit browner than the Rocket Rosewood, is probably the closest.

I have to agree with Jakewash that the Natural wood Rosewood would be close. Not sure which stain would be the best, maybe the Nutmeg, Bordeaux, or Red, but I'm just guessing here.

Sorry I can't be more help.

I have to disagree with you, Jack. I have the Vermont Maple on my M80s, and I've seen the Rockets. They're pretty different. The Rockets are much, much redder, while the Vermont Maple is closer in appearance to Boston Cherry. I would guess the cinnamon beech would be closer, but I haven't seen that one in person.

You may have a point Ken. Actually neither of them is very close. The Beech is too light, and the Maple is too brown. Actually, I think the High Gloss Cherry, though hardly a match, is closer than either.

Rocket:


High Gloss Cherry

Cinnamon Beech

Vermont Maple

Ajax, the rosewood satin pretty much looks like what I have on the 550's - can you post the boston cherry next to it.
Not that I'll change my order...
My entertainment center is a medium dark cherry and it compliments the rosewood pretty well. So a semi close match works for me.

Thx

You should be fine with the Boston Cherry, then. Not much is going to have that grain pattern that the rosewood does, though.

Discontinued Ebony? Jack, are you referring to the Rocket brand, not aware that Axiom has discontinued the Ebony Pica from the custom finish shop. In fact, I just ordered to 350's to match my other speakers in Ebony.

Ebony from the Rocket line, which Jack currently owns, was discontinued about a year and a half ago.

This is about the best I can do for you. Keep in mind that these are photos. The lighting conditions under which the photos are taken, type of camera, etc., can influence the color tone. So, I can't say how exact this comparison is.

Also, consider the fact that,sometimes, it can be better to have contrasting complimentary colors rather than "pretty close" matching colors.

Here are the Boston cherry vinyl and Rosewood veneers.



And, Richeydog is correct. I have the discontinued Ebony finish on my Rockets. Although, I've heard rumblings that it may resurrected, if only on a limited basis.