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[mnosretep]

I am in the minority and I know there are sound reproduction quality trade-offs as a result but, my circumstances dictate that size (small) takes precedent. My room configuration mandates either a very small footprint or preferably a small wall mount

 

[masak_aer]

Sound First and The rest will follow

As I would have guessed, sound quality for most of us are the number ONE determining factor of a speaker. Second is build quality, a speaker that will lasts for years and years to come.

 

[teach]

This is a no brainer (and I am overqualified there)...sound quality. Heck, its dark when I am using them!!

 

[briggek8717]

Sound quality is definitely the most important aspect, but it must also pass the wife factor for looks.

 

[royw]

Sound quality way above and beyond, you could have the smallest or largest, most or least attractive speakers, and if they sound like garbage i dont want them.

 

[sgoldin]

What did you say? Oh, it's the sound that really matters.

 

[RudeDog]

Sound quality without question. If it doesn't produce accurate sound, who cares what it looks like?

 

[HiRez1394]

Imho

A speaker's sound quality comes first. Any other consideration is secondary -- a distant second, that is.

 

[gonar]

what matters to me

sound quality. if it doesn't sound good, what's the point?

 

[Bodymechanic]

Pretty obvious sound quality is the winner, eh? I think build quality lends a hand in sound quality. These days appearance counts for more than most people will admit to. Pick up any HT or sound-related magazine and look at the ads. Speaker are prominently displayed in various scenarios throughout. Thanks and Happy New Year!

 

[annunaki]

Sound Quality is definitely most important. True to the source uncolored sound.

 

[TheFinalWord]

The sound quality is the top consideration, however, it should look presentable as well. If it looks ratty, it is going to take away from your entire room.

 

[blacksquid]

No question, sound quality is the #1 attribute that a speaker can have. I think that build quality directly affects sound quality and so would be #2 on my list. After that it's aesthetics for me. Gotta look good and blend well with the surroundings.

 

[in2thelord]

Sound quality, sound quality, sound quality. Second, it has to have high build quality, specifically with the crossover parts. I will settle for an ugly speaker that is larger than the size I prefer IF it sounds great. Fortunately, the AV123 Onix Reference Monitor 1 (in High Gloss Birdseye Maple) is close to the perfect speaker for my music and home theater needs.

I do not own own a pair yet because I cannot afford them but I have heard them and I really want them. If only someone could help me out.

 

[clarkjarvis]

A speaker really has only one purpose to make sound and that sound MUST be good.

 

[df4801]

sound is by far most important, then you can worry about looks next, then size, then construction.

 

[MGailing]

Sound

Sound quality hands down