Why are most AVR's faceplates in the US all in black aluminum instead of gold or silver?

[Good4it]

Most AVRs look alike maybe the same vendor makes them.

 

[Ponzio]

Black matches better with most decor.

I have 2 Silver HTPC cases that look like big amps.

When I bought them ($500 for each case), I had a choice between black or silver. I thought silver would look more expensive or high-end than black.

But if I could do it over again, I would get the black cases because black matches better with most decor.

I think you're silver HTPC's look really sharp. Brand/model? I'd be more than happy to take them off you're hands at a discount.

Outside of the Marantz AVR's I think the Yamaha/Denon/Onkyo/Anthem models are duller than dirt and I own a whole bunch of Yammie's.

 

[John Parks]

I read an interesting discussion on this over at AVS Forum, but I cannot seem to find it (Google is not my friend today). According to the the person in the know, during the earlier audio days, a silver finish was common and black was introduced as a "luxury" finish and was perceived as "higher end". Now that black has become ubiquitous, in certain applications, silver may be seen as more luxurious.

 

[panteragstk]

Black matches better with most decor.

I have 2 Silver HTPC cases that look like big amps.

When I bought them ($500 for each case), I had a choice between black or silver. I thought silver would look more expensive or high-end than black.

But if I could do it over again, I would get the black cases because black matches better with most decor.

You ever miss the horde of speakers?

 

[Irvrobinson]

What are the other speakers? I know the Phil 3s.

Next to the Phil3s are Revel Salon2s. Next to the Salon2s are Linkwitz Orions. The shelf-mounted speakers are KEFs.

 

[ryanosaur]

Next to the Phil3s are Revel Salon2s. Next to the Salon2s are Linkwitz Orions. The shelf-mounted speakers are KEFs.

Thank you!

 

[3db]

Although color choice maybe market driven, Snakeyes also mentioned something notable. Black disappears better in HT applications, something one really needs. The last thing I want to see is ambient light glare being reflected from the face plate.

 

[Ponzio]

Although color choice maybe market driven, Snakeyes also mentioned something notable. Black disappears better in HT applications, something one really needs. The last thing I want to see is ambient light glare being reflected from the face plate.

While that maybe true in some instances/brand, the early Yamaha R-90 that I owned for quite a while never threw off any reflection that I can think of. I had it placed in the on the right hand-side of the enetertainment center under the TV. Similar to a matte silver finish.