I am by no means a sound system expert and maybe a little off topic but I thought (from a girlie point of view) that these speakers were a great and supposedly provide superior sound quality. Basically they are masked by covers that are in keeping with the home interior yet the covers have no affect on the sound.

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What a perfect solution! If anyone has tried these out I would love to hear your feedback!

Here is a link that might be useful: Check Out These Speakers!