The Great Gloss vs Satin Debate!

[Brandon]

We are looking for feedback from the Community about the Gloss Finishes of our speakers. Do you prefer Gloss or Satin and most importantly why?

[andreas-w]

I do not associate a glossy look with value tbh. Personally, Satin all the way, looks more refined to me.

Also, people using projectors will most likely agree ^^

 

[Mike Berdos]

I’m with you all the way.   100% on satin.

 

I just wish the 1961 came in satin.

[CY]

Absolutely, the black satin from 1723 is beautiful. But I think the 1961 matte felt more “robust” and would stand against time better.

[Sebastian Balhorn]

I only know the white 1961 and have the feeling the black probably would even reflect less than the 1723 satin.

I still have some reflections on the sides of the black front speakers when using my projector.

[Rob Z]

Satin because gloss reflects too much.

[johan-svedjefalt]

I like both,  but If I had to chose I go for the satin

[james-bigham]

I’m all in on the satin black and they’re finished like fine jewelry. I strongly agree with the non-reflective approach. I have had piano black before and it looks great but I love the black satin finish Arendal uses!

[Jules Jeanselme]

I’m another member of the gloss team!

[Michael-B]

I really like the gloss white 1723 S towers and 1723 Center I have . Friggin beautiful. And they contrast really nicely with the color scheme in the living room. I read something somewhere that said Arendal is phasing out the gloss white?

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[joseph-uffner]

While one could argue satin might look more refined, there’s no question gloss is way more sexy!  :-)