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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.

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fiesta75
1,535 posts
 

A friend has cats and they love the wires. Steel flex worked to protect them. Best wishes for a positive outcome. 

motown-l
341 posts
 

I was lucky that my ex-wife's nasty Calico never went for my JBL L-166 grills or cabinets. That was her (the cat's) greatest attribute.

77jovian
472 posts
 

When my wife decided we need a cat, I went to Home Depot and bought two diffusers (lenses?  gels?) for those four-foot fluorescent light fixtures.  They are fairly thin plastic, translucent, a milky white color, very flexible.  When I’m not listening, they are fixed across the front of my Vandersteen Treo’s with bungee cords.  When it’s time to listen, they pop off in a couple seconds.  Honestly, I’ve never seen the cat exhibit much interest in them, but I mostly worry about when I’m not at home, which is when his mischievous side surfaces.  My wife probably wishes I had found an aesthetically-pleasing solution, but it’s hard to beat the effectiveness, and all for a few bucks.

parkergetdean
1,032 posts
 

don't overreact. Cats won't cause any harm to your speakers.

erik_squires
17,538 posts
 

Not really speaker related, but one of my cats has taken a liking to flossing with USB cables.  

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