I can not dispute that. But these AN3’s are of an original and in my eyes good looking design. Magico’s certainly too, a company thriving perfection.
But I like the bolt designers approach on the AN3’s. Same applies to the Avantgarde Acoustic speakers.
There are many ways to tackle looks, sound and budget balance.
Mr B, do you ever take stock and reflect on all the money you’ve wasted on Kaleidescape, Esoteric, Magico, and wire exotica/extravaganza - and think why did I get all so wrong: instead of this vulgar audio pageant I should have bought a HiFi to play my music … 
Nah, but all the money I wasted on cheese cake I do.
Not that my opinion matters, but I’m not a fan of the new look. Still, others clearly are, and that’s the beauty of choice and variety! I just hope the Stellar line of speakers are more like the AN3’s original design or are at least more traditional looking.
I think your metal stands looks much, much better than the stock stands. Transforms the whole speaker from sort of an Ikea look to that of a serious piece of audio gear.
While I agree the wooden stand appears dated, I appreciate the effort to add an aesthetic touch. Speakers, like chairs, are functional first but can also be pleasing to the eye.
The speakers look nothing like I imagined them to be going by the earlier iteration. I think the stand looks decidedly wrong for the style of speaker and to my eyes the speakers kinda look like two computer towers with grilles attached…
I scraped the forum to revisit the changing face of the AN3’s. Mostly for my own curiosity.
With the Neo10 ribbon mirange
Refined concept:
With the redesigned mid/tweets. Stackable modules unified visually by the side panels:
And finally:
I liked the walnut side panels of the older designs, but I guess with the expense of bespoke drivers, something had to go . . .
I prefer the earlier version… (Refined version)
It would appear so. The proof of the pudding will be in the listening.
I like the new version , it has a modern look. The previous version looked old.
I agree, peroo! PS Audio has stepped far out in front of the “traditional/conventional” crowd quite some time ago! Carry on Paul and crew!!!
A LOT of folks complained about the width/thickness of the prior iteration. I’m guessing this is, in part, a response to that.
I’m especially happy that the angled top has gone.
But look at those side panels!!!
My wife picked the old (Refined version) and said she did not like the new even a little.
I didn’t mention my Wilsons in the discussion, I know she doesn’t care for them…
Could be worse. I wish there were a grille option for the LS50 to keep curious fingers away from really gorgeous copper colored drivers.
Has anyone tried the mute button on their stereo remotes to silence his wife? 
My wife is out of town, so I defer to others.
Chas
There was a movie about just such a thing. The wife was the impossibly luscious Kate Beckinsale and the husband was the difficult to tolerate Adam Sandler. The movie was called “Click”. Ah Kate… When I hit the remote button…
Good point. Not only Magico, almost all premium lines of speakers stay away from parallel walls and curve the cabinet down. Being B&W, Focal, Magico, Sonas Faber, etc. I’d like to hear Chris’ explanation on the reason why?
