Aesthetic design / Finish options

Across reviews, the Ri71's walnut, white, and black finishes are a real plus, with walnut especially well liked, though the exposed drivers and lack of grilles make the styling more assertive than discreet.

Styling is simple and understated, with a matte-black look and a more refined front waveguide treatment than the older version. It is generally seen as plain but more polished than before.