Posted by Wayne Parham on September 10, 2003 at 22:35:02

In Reply to: Re: Flush mounting and diffraction...and while we're on the subject...A Rant posted by BillEpstein on September 10, 2003 at 20:10:32:

I'm with you 100% on the aesthetics thing. Garland's cabinets, yours, Ken's, Thomas's - Now those are really great looking speakers! I think at least half of the value of a good pair of speakers is the quality of build, and the beauty of the cabinetry.

Some say that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. And I'm sure that's true. But I think most of us agree that we'd rather have speakers that we were proud to show than some old beaters, even if they both sound the same. Cost is an issue, but attractive finishes don't always have to be expensive. So I agree with you that it's wonderful to see fine craftsmanship in addition to good sound, particularly if they are to be used in the home.