I've heard several Klipsch from the lower end of their lineup, just don't like them, plus I think they're kinda fugly myself plus I just don't like the company much these days, not the same as when old man Klipsch was around. If you mean the red on the CV, just a matter of using the grill or not. Speakers all look the same with the lights out and your eyes on the screen or closed and listening to music....as usual YMMV. I'd just skip Klipsch altogether myself, and likely wouldn't bother with CV either but don't know any specifics in this case either....