Ayre models in black

I believe they are available as an option in black.
(I bought my K-1X used, and the owner had the same problem and bought a second faceplate in black, and replaced the silver front face.) He said it was a $250 replacement cost.
It might be possible to order it in black, to avoid the additional charge.

If you are having trouble contacting Ayre, email me, and I will give you a email address to them, that might cut through some of the red tape.

Good luck!

Thanks Kurt_tank!
after checking web/dealer sites etc.It seems the 5 & 1 series can be ordered in black but I've seen no indication of the 7 series ( v7ex&C7ex) that can be orered in black. The address I used was info@ayre.com (I think).

At extra cost all Ayre is available in black. I mentioned to one of the reps there in recent visit that they need to put some pictures on their website. As mentioned above leave a message and they'll get back to you, they always have with me. They are great people building great products. All I can say is the black is beautifull and worth the extra cost. Side note:This response provided at the request of MR.Dahlquist himself!

Thanks Theo and everyone else!
It seems like dealer # 2 was right and will deal with him.
Anyone else for the 2nd question as of 17.5" versus 18" width for the V5ex?
As to leaving a message from their "web contact info"...the 1st time asked for info someone did phone me and left a message to phone. I did, but did not get through. I again e-mailed and used my cell phone # as contact, but as yet no one has replied( 2 weeks ago).

Sparkyy raises several different questions:

1) We do not publish an e-mail address as it is a very inefficient way to communicate. Please call instead.

2) I'm a bit puzzled that you called "at least 50 times with no answer". Michael Wiedmaier is our Customer Service Manager and (as noted) can be reached at 303-442-7300 x223. Steve Silberman is our National Sales Manager and is at x233. You should either get a voice mailbox or a real person and not "no answer". If you get voice mail, you should get a callback within an hour or two (worst case, if someone is at lunch).

3) All Ayre products are available in black for an additional charge of $250, EXCEPT the 7-series products. These are only available in the standard silver/black two-tone combination.

4) The V-5xe and V-6xe were originally made 18" wide. This is difficult to fit into racks, so they have been changed to 17-1/4" wide. There was an interim period of changeover, but I believe that all V-5xe's and V-6xe's currently shipping are the narrower width. Please call if you need further clarification.

Hope this helps,
Charles Hansen
Ayre Acoustics, Inc.