[GaryProtein]

I have heard good things about the sound, but I'm not a fan of its esthetics or that of the B&W Nautilus aka "the Alien".

As far as color is concerned, any hue is fine, but it should be low chroma and low value so it doesn't stand out in the room. Pearl white is the only lighter shade that would be alright. Eventually, anything that large in bright red, yellow or blue will become an eye sore.