What's most important to WAF-size, shape, finish?

Take her with you to audition equipment. If you let her have input into the decision she will then have a vested interest in your hobby. But what do I know, I'm divorced and If I look at all the alimony I've paid it would buy a phenominal system. Best of luck.

Well I don't have a WAF, but my GAF(Girlfriend Acceptance factor in the past) they always seemed to be most impressed by size ;) all real classy girls, take my word for it :) ~Tim

Regardless of what they say, size is important....Er, on stereo, all three, or none preferably; as in no speakers. If you have to ask us, then probably you have to ask her, and if you have to ask that much, you're not going to get much.

Agree with size: Smaller is better. Color per se is not a big issue -- rather, it's how well it matches and blends in. By the way, ask about various options in grill cover colors. I used to own some light cherry speakers with a cream grill cover (Thiel 2.3) that looked great in our family room but moved to a dark cherry with black (Thiel 6) when we moved to a different house. Hey, there's an idea -- try to match the decor now and let that lead to an automatic upgrade path when next you move ;-) As suggested, involve your wife up front and all will be well (or at least better). Good luck!

I think that Ozfly is suggesting a upgrade path to future componets not wives ;)