I don't care about the looks of my equipment per say, since I never really look at it as most of it sits by my side. But I do care greatly about the looks of the wall behind my speakers in my house of stereo since that's what I always look at. Hence it features artwork and color tones I can relate to and relax in. If my room looked like a science lab in front of me, even with a million dollar system in it, I would have very little enjoyment. To me the music experience is more than just the ears, it also involves every other senses. Just me.
For the Audiophile with a taste for good design(looks)....a question.
What are your favorite audio components and speakers based on the way they look (looked). Yes, I know that sound is what counts and that is my major influence, but I do enjoy well designed/good looking products. I no longer do, but did have a collection of art deco radios, both table models and consoles.....and that was all about design rather than their audiophile qualities. Thanks