Stuck on cabinet color


I know the loudspeaker (floor stander) I'm getting but I can't believe I'm actually stuck on the color choices offered.

I'm leaning on the "Bird's Eye Maple" which is extra, but am curious how many of you folks have chose maple with your purchase and how well it worked out over the years with furniture changes/additions etc...

I've always gone with cherry so my rack will be impacted with the mismatch but I like the light wood...
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Showing 2 responses by markphd

If you can't decide, maple is an excellent choice. Because the light colour is neutral, it goes with everything colourwise. Stylewise, it looks better with modern or transitional furnishings. It can look out of place with antique style furnishings that have a richer, deeper wood colour. The bird's eye is maple particularly striking. High WAF if that is a consideration for you.

I have cherry speakers. My rack, however, is rosewood. The two look absolutely horrible together.

Looking good is important if you have your rig in the living room and a significant other who must also be happy. Not all audiophiles keep their rigs in damp, dark basements where they can listen in solitude with nothing to disturb them except the whirring of the propellors on their beanies.
Okay, so should your Mpingo discs match your speaker, or contrast? Do they still make those things?