Wow....wasn't expecting so many responses. The reason I created this thread has to do with the fact that I like many of the finishes available. I am waiting to receive a pair of ProAc's in Yew which should be interesting. According to many Yew along with Ebony are supposedly some of the most beautiful veneers in the ProAc line. Maybe that is why there is a several hundred dollar premium for them. It was a tough call though, the dark red mahaogany, light cherry as well as birdeyes maple were all very tempting.