Elephas -- I remember that shoot-out, so yeah, you're exempt. Yeah, but they're not black. Not a complete deal-killer -- I like titanium as well -- so I will proabably still get a pair. But I mean, c'mon -- BLACK.
Oh, and re: Reference 3A -- they're already on my radar. Their Corian-baffled speakers can be made with any Corian that Dupont will make, including like a dozen different flavors under the category of black.
The Thiels look nice in black, but I'm so used to seeing them in wood.
The Gallos come in black as well.