Friends don't let friends buy Bose. There are plenty of speakers out there with more old-style, traditional looks to them. I have no idea what the rest of your needs are, and what your system and preferences are. My leanings are towards tubes and lower wattage amps, so I'll give you a few suggestions that would combine with both your 'traditional' (not entirely sure I know what you mean by that either) home, and my kind of system:
Klipsch (any of their Heritage line from the 70's and 80's) - Klipschorn, Belle Klipsch, LaScala, Cornwall and Heresy in order of size. Paired off with tubes these speakers are wonderful to my ears. Careful with pairing them with SS.
Galante speakers - Brian Galante is no longer building them unfortunately, but they are available used occasionally and are a wonderful speaker. The Rhapsody is the one I have.
Cain & Cain - A bit more esoteric and sensitive to system matching. More of an acquired taste in a way. But craftsmanship that would likely go with your traditional decor (if I'm understanding you)
You can look further into esoteric makers like Edgarhorns, Tannoy, and other exotic single-driver solutions. There again, system matching is critical.
You should probably explain a bit more of what you are looking for. "Traditional" can be broadly interpreted.
Marco
Klipsch (any of their Heritage line from the 70's and 80's) - Klipschorn, Belle Klipsch, LaScala, Cornwall and Heresy in order of size. Paired off with tubes these speakers are wonderful to my ears. Careful with pairing them with SS.
Galante speakers - Brian Galante is no longer building them unfortunately, but they are available used occasionally and are a wonderful speaker. The Rhapsody is the one I have.
Cain & Cain - A bit more esoteric and sensitive to system matching. More of an acquired taste in a way. But craftsmanship that would likely go with your traditional decor (if I'm understanding you)
You can look further into esoteric makers like Edgarhorns, Tannoy, and other exotic single-driver solutions. There again, system matching is critical.
You should probably explain a bit more of what you are looking for. "Traditional" can be broadly interpreted.
Marco