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Just curious if anyone has any good pictures of the M60 or M80's in Oak or Rosewood with the semi-gloss finish? I'm trying to make the decision to move up to real wood or stick with the stock vinyl.
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Yes, I saw those, and they look great, I'm just not sure I'd want the upkeep! I was wondering how much duller the semi-gloss looks...
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I have the stock vinyl on all of my Axioms. If I had to do it all over again, I'd cough up the extra bucks to get one of the premium finishes. That Piano finish in particular is gorgeous.
There's nothing wrong with the stock vinyl. It's fine. My 5-year old Axioms still look as new as they did the day I got them. But it's absolutely nothing special. It is what it is. Those premium finishes though, my-oh-my, they bring the look of the speakers up to the level of the sound. If you're considering it, I'd say go for it. In a year, you won't care that you spend a couple of extra bucks to get it, but you'll still be enjoying that beautiful finish.
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Yes, I saw those, and they look great, I'm just not sure I'd want the upkeep! I was wondering how much duller the semi-gloss looks... I took a peek through the gallery... http://www.axiomaudio.com/boards/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showgallery&Number=222282That is a very good example of what the stock vinyl looks like. The gloss/sheen produced by the lighting in those pictures is a good representation of what you can expect in reality.
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Mike, you could ask Axiom for a sample to help your decision. Small price to pay, to make the right choice.
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In a year, you won't care that you spend a couple of extra bucks to get it, but you'll still be enjoying that beautiful finish. Peter, That's exactly what I keep telling myself! I'm just wondering if the Rosewood is a bit much and might look dated 10-15 years down the road... Thanks for the thoughts! Mike
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IMHO, real wood on speakers will never go out of style. If I were buying speakers that were not for a darkened home theater, I would have spent the extra money for real wood. I went with black to match the theme of my theater.
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