Sorry, Dusty, but no real comparison. I've never been a huge fan of silver and gold combos, but the EAR is classy looking compared to the RKV. The combo of the thin black top plate, star trek next generation looking acrylic daisy top, ivory painted body, giant stupid window, and three different sizes and shapes of gold dipped knobs and feet combine for a pretty nasty mess. That said, if you don't mind it -- and I have to imagine a black version would be more appealing -- then I can't see you being dissuaded even by extreme dislike in others.
Plus, is there really a Dolce & Gabana GS-1000? THAT is freaky.