Do You Guys Keep the Speaker Grilles On or Off? - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

DeadDog · 04-08-2009, 06:19 PM

I leave them off, which is what my wife also prefers

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However, if I have company staying over with kids or pets, I put them on the whole time they're here. My two dogs don't mess with anything so until I have kids I will enjoy the grill-less beauty.

Cisco in HD · 04-08-2009, 06:31 PM

I keep mine on. When I got them I tried them 'naked' and it didn't take. I kept watching the speakers instead of listening to the sound they were putting out. Besides the speaker gnomes that live in my Aperions pump out glorious music from my speakers like to work in the dark. I think they're union.

Scooby Blu · 04-08-2009, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonRSD

If we don't keep em happy THEN.........

And no more blu ray buys !

un4gvn94538 · 04-08-2009, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Scooby Blu

If we don't keep em happy THEN.........

And no more blu ray buys !

oh please. my wife told me i "better not buy any blu rays we already have on dvd!" i do it anyway. she cant say a darn thing since i dont agree with all her purchases either.

cathexist · 04-08-2009, 06:59 PM

I would keep mine on...if I didn't have cats...

Fors* · 04-08-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cathexist

I would keep mine on...if I didn't have cats...

Just for my own FYI (sorry OP, just want a quick answer), but how do you keep the cats off of the grill?

statikcat · 04-08-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by forsberg21

On....I have a 4yr old and a 1 month old....I'm not taking any chances!

Same with me.. except 4 cats

prerich · 04-08-2009, 09:06 PM

Running Snell E-II's (depends on how I feel - I've run them off ala Audio Note and I've run them on). Running Klipsch Heresy - I run them off generally. My surrounds - sides off - rear's on.

Big Daddy · 04-08-2009, 09:21 PM

Takings the grills off of my Definitive Technology super towers is like undressing a woman in corset. I prefer not to go there.

naturephoto1 · 04-08-2009, 09:29 PM

When I get those big mirrored line stage tower speakers that are being made, they are actually being designed and made without any grills. The other speakers based upon this design for the rest of the side and center channels will also be made in likelihood without grills. At present, I keep the speaker grills on my Dahlquist DQ-10 speaker cabinets (that will be true in the final set-up later this year as well), Dahlquist DQ-6CI bookshelf, and Nola Center channel speakers.

Rich

Big Daddy · 04-08-2009, 09:36 PM

My 15" DIY subwoofer doesn't even have a grill to take off.

crazyBLUE · 04-08-2009, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

Takings the grills off of my Definitive Technology super towers is like undressing a woman in corset. I prefer not to go there.

THATS FUNNY !! BD

CRMA · 04-08-2009, 10:02 PM

Besides appearance, I heard that the grills are on for the sound resonation. Kind of like acoustical panels. I know thats not worded very well.. If they are off then it resonates the sound louder, but less acoustically and balanced. Things might sound louder, but louder doesnt always mean better. Is that right?

Driver_King · 04-08-2009, 11:16 PM

My speakers are designed to have the grills on for sound diffusion (I believe).

kingofgrills · 04-08-2009, 11:30 PM

I keep my speaker grills on. My speakers have ribbon tweeters, so I can't risk having one touched, let alone dented.

Plus, I have a kid and three dogs running loose in the house. My gear faces enough of a risk as it is.

AlabamaBoy · 04-09-2009, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Daddy

Takings the grills off of my Definitive Technology super towers is like undressing a woman in corset. I prefer not to go there.

"Corset"... Oh Big Daddy you're showing your age

Either your hanging with some really old chicks and some really hip chicks. Which one is it?

solarrdadd · 04-09-2009, 12:56 AM

grills on...two cats and lord help me and/or them if they should see those drivers moving!

zweet77 · 04-09-2009, 01:01 AM

Depends on the mood I like both but I agree that off is a little distracting after a while but it sure looks good.

rded · 04-09-2009, 01:40 AM

Grills OFF for the front 3, but I keep the grills on the rears! Dynaudio meant for their speakers to be heard without the grills.

Big Daddy · 04-09-2009, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlabamaBoy

"Corset"... Oh Big Daddy you're showing your age

Either your hanging with some really old chicks and some really hip chicks. Which one is it?

Hush, my wife will be reading this later.

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04-08-2009, 09:29 PM	#50
naturephoto1 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Breinigsville, PA Home Theater Gallery:260 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:263	When I get those big mirrored line stage tower speakers that are being made, they are actually being designed and made without any grills. The other speakers based upon this design for the rest of the side and center channels will also be made in likelihood without grills. At present, I keep the speaker grills on my Dahlquist DQ-10 speaker cabinets (that will be true in the final set-up later this year as well), Dahlquist DQ-6CI bookshelf, and Nola Center channel speakers. Rich Last edited by naturephoto1; 04-08-2009 at 09:43 PM.

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04-08-2009, 06:19 PM	#41
DeadDog Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:355 Digital collection:96 iTunes collection:125 Trading Score:360	I leave them off, which is what my wife also prefers . However, if I have company staying over with kids or pets, I put them on the whole time they're here. My two dogs don't mess with anything so until I have kids I will enjoy the grill-less beauty.

04-08-2009, 06:31 PM	#42
Cisco in HD Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:West Palm Beach, FL Trading Score:3	I keep mine on. When I got them I tried them 'naked' and it didn't take. I kept watching the speakers instead of listening to the sound they were putting out. Besides the speaker gnomes that live in my Aperions pump out glorious music from my speakers like to work in the dark. I think they're union.

04-08-2009, 06:59 PM	#45
cathexist Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Aurora, CO 4K collection:302 Blu-ray collection:1253 DVD collection:73 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:8	I would keep mine on...if I didn't have cats...

04-08-2009, 09:06 PM	#48
prerich Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:50 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Running Snell E-II's (depends on how I feel - I've run them off ala Audio Note and I've run them on). Running Klipsch Heresy - I run them off generally. My surrounds - sides off - rear's on.

04-08-2009, 09:21 PM	#49
Big Daddy Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	Takings the grills off of my Definitive Technology super towers is like undressing a woman in corset. I prefer not to go there.

04-08-2009, 09:36 PM	#51
Big Daddy Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	My 15" DIY subwoofer doesn't even have a grill to take off.

04-08-2009, 10:02 PM	#53
CRMA Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:156 Blu-ray reviews: 46 Trading Score:1	Besides appearance, I heard that the grills are on for the sound resonation. Kind of like acoustical panels. I know thats not worded very well.. If they are off then it resonates the sound louder, but less acoustically and balanced. Things might sound louder, but louder doesnt always mean better. Is that right?

04-08-2009, 11:16 PM	#54
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	My speakers are designed to have the grills on for sound diffusion (I believe).

04-08-2009, 11:30 PM	#55
kingofgrills Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:PDX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:81 Trading Score:31	I keep my speaker grills on. My speakers have ribbon tweeters, so I can't risk having one touched, let alone dented. Plus, I have a kid and three dogs running loose in the house. My gear faces enough of a risk as it is.

04-09-2009, 12:56 AM	#57
solarrdadd Blu-ray Prince Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Virginia Home Theater Gallery:255 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 42 Trading Score:316	grills on...two cats and lord help me and/or them if they should see those drivers moving!

04-09-2009, 01:01 AM	#58
zweet77 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:San Francisco Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:129 Blu-ray reviews:7	Depends on the mood I like both but I agree that off is a little distracting after a while but it sure looks good.

04-09-2009, 01:40 AM	#59
rded Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2008 Location:555 Naim Street Blu-ray collection:254 Trading Score:1	Grills OFF for the front 3, but I keep the grills on the rears! Dynaudio meant for their speakers to be heard without the grills.

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