What's a dad to do?


I finally have a system that I've put together and love. The only catch is that my son is starting to walk, and as he explores I would rather relax than be worried about tubes blowing or speakers getting poked at.

I either need speakers that have limit access to drivers or a bookshelf that I can put out of reach but place on stands later.

I like soundstage and depth but I think it is more realistic to go for good tone. Placement will be less than perfect. Some speakers that I like are Verity, Spendor, Devore, intrigued by but never heard Reynaud, Audio Note, Proac, DeCappo.

Should I just go to big-box-mart? Please help if you can. under $1,500 used.

Thanks!
bjesien

Showing 1 response by stehno

First, you should have some door or child-proof security gate to the room.

Beyond that putting speakers on stands will make things far more dangerous for your son should they topple.

Lastly and most important is that you speak firmly/scold him anytime he's within 10 ft. of the equipment. This is more for his safety than for protecting your equipment.

When my son was an infant and toddler we used a gate and when he was in the room and got too close he was scolded firmly.

As a result I only needed to scold him a handful of times and since he was the age of 3 he became the protector of the equipment should any of his friends be in the vicinity.

My son recently turned 8 and I defy any of his friends to try to enter the room when my son is around.

Now the wife on the other hand is another story altogether and I'm open for any/all advice. :)

-IMO