I'm going to kind of go along with the "making acceptable" furniture point by saying that on almost all of the speakers I've owned the finishes are so delicate it's near impossible not to inflict damage/scratches, etc. on them. I totally understand that in better systems the cabinetry is an utterly amazing engineering accomplishment, but how many of us view our speakers from the side once set into place?
Speakers are moved about more than any other component, ain't they? I understand that most manufacturers have to appeal to making aesthetically appealing furniture as well, but given the practical end-user's personal adjustments down the road, would more practical materials detract from the sonics?
When I change cables on my Thiel CS 3.6's I actually get pillows down on the floor to protect the cabinets. They're 108 pounds apiece with the connections on the BOTTOM. No easy task for anybody and risky as hell for the cabinets.
Ouch. My back!
Speakers are moved about more than any other component, ain't they? I understand that most manufacturers have to appeal to making aesthetically appealing furniture as well, but given the practical end-user's personal adjustments down the road, would more practical materials detract from the sonics?
When I change cables on my Thiel CS 3.6's I actually get pillows down on the floor to protect the cabinets. They're 108 pounds apiece with the connections on the BOTTOM. No easy task for anybody and risky as hell for the cabinets.
Ouch. My back!