It depends on the brand and size. I think dark colours, ebony and walnut, are better on smaller monitors, a bit overpowering on large standmounts. I like cherry a lot, but if it's reall wood, not a veneer, it tends to redden with age. I like the real oak cabinets with a walnut fascia, on my speakers. My wife got to choose that.
It really depends on the maker. Different companies have different looking finishes, too.
It really depends on the maker. Different companies have different looking finishes, too.