Not really speaker related, but one of my cats has taken a liking to flossing with USB cables.
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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Had cats for years and haven't for a while (and never again). Outdoor cats (that I had) in Hawaii and the mainland are bad for natural small critters around the place, so no no no more. Years ago had Vandersteens with built-in cat trampolines and claw cleaning covers...had Vandy re-do 'em and sold them off. So no clawing of up, urinating on speakers (the cat, not me) or making fur 5% of my diet. |
For me with Sonus Faber's having two large quality cat scratchers in the room has luckily kept the current Maine Coon interested enough to leave the speakers alone. We also trim her nails and hang together listening to music. She likes acoustic Jazz and chamber music, but not the blues or rock. The first Maine Coon almost lived outside full time and couldn't care less about my speakers. Whether or not your equipment will be safe depends on the cat and whether it has its own space and stuff to interact with that it likes better than your speakers, chairs and couch. |
Cats hate citrus and mint, so try spraying some citrus or peppermint spray around your equipment/cables and they’ll likely get the idea quickly. Might need to re-spray a few times a week for the first few weeks, but cats are smart and creatures of habit so once they learn they’ll likely stay away. Hope this helps, and best of luck. |
I can vouch for https://www.radiodustcovers.com They make quality custom covers, easy to place and remove. The situation depends on the actual speaker and cat. My wife foster cats; none of them bothered my TADs ME1s. Some liked to lay on my JBL 4367s, but I had the covers for that. No problems.
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