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The Cyclicality of Black Vs Silver


Lately, I can't decide if I prefer the silver or black faceplates which are available for my various Audio Research components.

This reminds me that just like car manufacturers, audio companies seem to go back and forth between silver and black cases, no doubt to try and grab the market's attention with something "new"?

Personally, I can't stand silver or chrome trim on any cars made after about 1975, but I notice that some new cars are going back to chrome trim around the windows.

What are your thoughts on silver? Black? Or God forbid, iPod or 1980's Adcom white?

What makes for the most timelessly stylish audio components?

Happy Thanksgiving,
cwlondon
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mofimadness
4,991 posts
 
I really like the black finish better. I wish that all companies would offer a gold or champagne finish. I know that cj still has this color. It's kind of right in the middle between black and silver.
buconero117
2,311 posts
 
WAF makes more of a difference. A while back some studies suggested that wife's choice was black. I am sure it has something to do with 'the little black dress'. I know, letting your wife choose the color is a cheap way to get acceptance of your high price toys, but if you don't do that your purchased are not going to continue. When it comes to speakers, forget the black and white, it all isabout rich, woods. I am sure we have all heard wife's sound off about those 'black' things. Me, black and rosewood.
xti16
1,525 posts
 
Chalk up another vote for black. Personally I don't want my equipment to 'stick out like a sore thumb'. I do like silver but just not in my house.
theduke
372 posts
 
That Audio Research silver faceplate; there's something iconic about it. I think it's the American standard for hi-fi equipment styling. Kind of like the Coca-Cola logo.
rakuennow
81 posts
 
At the risk of sounding.... it depends on how well it compliments your room.
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