best wife friendly monitor?

Diapason Adamantes.

Let your wife select from among the huge Tyler Acoustics veneer selection, available on line.

My wife did and we now have the Woodmeres finished in "wormy maple" that are shown in some of Ty's ads. Believe me, pictures do not do the cabinetry/drivers justice. Everyone who has seen them for the first time has commented favorably - typically, of the "Wow, these are beautiful!" sort.

p.s, They sound even better than they look...

JB

For some truly beautiful woodwork, take a look at www.salksound.com.

I once read that the best way to get your significant partner to go along with your choice of speakers was to find out what room she or he wants to redecorate and include that in your budget. No arguments, but it doubles the price. What is the cost of marital bliss? For my wife the speaker that sit back to the wall and not in the middle of the room is better tolerated. There is hardly a way to compromise between the "perfect sound" and what she or he may thinks "looks right". Good luck!

I second the B&w n805 or S805. Good size and dark color makes them not stand out. However, to those of us that love speakers they have a standout look. Like a Rolex President, instantly recognizable.

JWH