FWIW, here's a vote for the deep blue. Mine are a midnight blue that almost look black in less than direct light. A nice change from the standard look. I'll try to get a photo up on the other thread. I fully agree with your comments about 8000 sound quality, a game changer when I was able to move up from 7200s 16 months ago.
Thanks for this, interesting addition to the mix...
I do think with 1. the style of my room and 2. the clamp rings that a darker colour will sit better in there. Yes, in the dark of watching TV / Movies, they almost go to black and then in light gave a bit of colour.
Keep em coming!