Even though no one will mistake the vinyl for real wood, most agree (including the professional reviews) that the fit and finish of the vinyl is top notch. Even the majority of us that bought "B" stock speakers from the Outlet, can't find any flaws.
After talking with Joe this evening, he told me that they wanted the finish on the real veneers to be on par, or better than the others out there. To ensure this, they brought in some high-end furniture guys to tweak their finishing process.
So regardless of what the final price is, I'm sure they will continue to be an extrordinary value for what you are getting.
