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cats and speakers - looking for clues

My family decided to get a cat. Being an audio-hobbyist for past 20 years, I have collected a modest line of speakers. In a few conversations with friends, I have been warned that speakers and cats do not mix very well. I am certainly curious, not so say anxious to know more, before it is too late.

Does anyone in this group host, or used to host a cat (or cats) and speakers  under the same roof ? Could you please share your experience  ? Should I be concerned that a cat will use my speakers as scratching posts ? Can it be mitigated/avoided somehow ?  If the risk is high, whats the best strategy to deal with  the situation, outside of obvious, such as barricading my speakers in a dedicated room ?

I'd truly appreciate any hint or clue that can help. 

Best - Pete.

pete_a
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opathy
46 posts
 

It works great

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hilde45
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I have two active cats but I keep the grills off. Never had a problem. My cats love to come listen with me. The combination of having a cat purring on my lap while I relax to music is special to me. No humans want to sit and hear my system, and I'll take what companionship I can get!

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rcm1203
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Invest in a couple of scratching posts at Walmart or Petsmart, put one in the area where your system is located, and your speakers and furniture will be safe. Also, get a claw clipper for cats, and clip them every 2 to 4 weeks. There are plenty of videos on YouTube that show how it's done properly. 

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audphile1
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I would worry about every component and cable in the system, not just the speakers. The risk with cats includes getting things ripped apart, shredded, scratched and contaminated with cat hair (they will chill on top of warm amps and preamps). If you have a turntable you can most likely kiss your cartridge goodbye.
 

It’s not if, it’s when your components will be destroyed.

Do a search in the forums. Several threads will come up. Good luck…
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/my-cat-destroyed-my-arc-ref-5se-soliciting-suggestions

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/cat-damaged-speaker-help

https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/help-cat-stepped-on-record-while-it-was-playing.732101/

fastricky
139 posts
 

Find some dust covers, works for me. We have FIVE cats. 

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