vote- best looking veenered monitors?

Salk sound. Custom wood and finishes. The only downside is waiting to have your custom speakers built.

Castle speakers give you a choice of 8 furniture grade standard veneers but their special Yew finish is simply stunning.

nothing's on the level of castle

No debate about it - the VA Haydn Grands in the new cherry finish. I've seen all of the above speakers (except the Salk) and the VA wins hands down. I don't own them but sure wish their sound qualities fit my wants. I'm tempted to buy a pair just for the aesthetics. This cherry finish is unlike anything else I've sever seen in speakers.

Go and check out some of the pictures in the galleries. Be patient, there are about a hundred different speakers featured. I'm a "weekend woodworker" and Jim does some fantastic work.

Salk sound