Cat owner wants speakers

The "large dedicated scratching post" option does not work for every cat. I definitely have first-hand experience with that one.

Really the main problem is the grills getting snags. In this case, you need to do a quick cost analysis of prevention versus replacement. How much will it cost (in time and money) to prevent the cat from scratching the grills VS how much would it cost to just replace the grills when it's time to sell them?

You really won't be able to see little snags in the grills from your seating position (I definitely can't, and I have perfect vision), and grills are usually very affordable to buy from legitimate speaker manufacturers when it's time to upgrade.

Also, there's the option of clipping your cat's claws. It's humane and doesn't hurt the cat at all. You only need to do it about once every two weeks, and it also prevents scratching on furniture or anything else.

-Dusty

try horns. the worst the cat could do is rub up against them.

Cats will attempt to jump and land on top of the speakers if they learn that the top is flat.

So you might want to put some kind of objects (like wood pieces) on top of it.

My speakers have a very small top plate of 5"x5" and yet they will get to the top and stand there ...

The Gallos do not have a metal cage. They have a metal frame with cloth surrounding it. The Dues and the Reference AVs DO have a metal cage.

As for the cat, simply keep an eye on him (her?) and if he claws the speaker grills, shoot him with a mister full of water. I guarantee he'll only do it once or twice before he associates speaker clawing with a very unpleasant wet coat.

Problem solved...

-RW-

Gallo Ref II's all metal stands and alloy balls. Full range sound and huge sound stage. Totally cat proof.