I purchased the black ash model. My equipment is black as is the stand and speaker stands. In my living room I have several antiques in different woods so black is a good neutral choice. Yes they are neutral but not as forward as the Ascends but not as recessed as the SuperOnes. They demonstrate the need for a good solid braced cabinet. I am hearing lots of new things in the music. Lots of good things.

Bert I will review them after some weeks of music. Mo Fi suggests playing them at moderate levels for the first 75 hours. I always wonder if they are talking about 75 clock hours or 75 playing music hours. Probably the latter. The brochure also stated I will continue to hear improvements up to 300 hours of play. The Onkyo seems to play well with the OML 1's.