The best looking speakers

mrdecibel
I don't quite agree.  Though my wife has her opinions on the looks of speakers, I actually can buy pretty much whatever I want within my budget, and the looks of the speaker are up to me.  Aesthetics are very important to me.  I'll be looking at those speakers a lot, and it will be a piece of furniture whatever room I put it in.  I want a speaker to look really pleasing, not a crappy DIY-looking collection of drivers in a box or whatever.  I find ugly aesthetics detracts from the experience.

Fortunately the options for speakers are so varied I don't have to sacrifice sound quality in order to also have a good looking speaker.

Finish wise... Paging Jim Salk.  

Jim's speakers are just outstanding values to begin with, but his custom finishes are unreal.  The new SS9.5 has nice angles also.

I have been quite impressed with my Focal Sopra 2’s in Imperial Red.  I own a modest ranch home and my living room is also my listening room (for now).  My system occupies the majority of one wall and the fact that I am a single woman means I don’t have to answer to anyone but myself for design sense, taste, cost or volume!!  I am fortunate in that sense.  I had listened to the Focal’s off and on for several years, comparing them to other speakers in the same price range, and was, again, fortunate to have a brother-in-law in the business and a few friends to guide me.  The Focal’s look great and sound better.  I listen to vinyl and cd’s with vinyl being my preferred.  I’m older now so this will be my last system and I couldn’t be happier.

First, I don’t think there is a right or wrong. I’ve really enjoyed the varying opinions and learned of some other options. Speakers are awesome, all of them are lovely in their own way. The boenicke look really cool. Still a huge fan of Devore and Zu audio.
everyone has their own style. Asking questions and listening to various answers is a great way to learn.

Altec Capistranos.  1950s design with solid wood top. Incredible piece of console furniture and terrific sound quality. I had a total furniture restoration done so mine are like a brand new pair.  Reversed the baffle board on one so they are a mirror-imaged pair since these were originally sold as one in the monophonic days.  Original owner did buy two so they are close match.    Years ago, I used to have a pair of lacquered Mahogany Khorns w white cane grills, and those were pretty unbelievable to look at.

Had to weigh in on this discussion.

Don