While I think the 990/755 is somewhat "plain Jane" looking, the quality and value are hard (if not impossible) to match.

My wife origially balked at the large size/weight of the components, but once I had them set up she thought it looked fine. I'd call the look "understated"...at least until you have someone over for a movie. U-571 has converted a few friends who have come over recently to the dao of Outlaw. 8-)

Cheers,