^^ +1 on Digital Deck Covers. I have them for my sub, surround speakers, and laser printer. I didn't use them for the mains because the cats might still like to work out on the cloth. They don't like the mylar at all and have no interest in the mains.
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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@wsappington -- Did you go with the Cotton fabric on your Digital Deck Covers? You said you didn’t get covers for your main speakers because the cats might like to work out on the cloth. Wasn’t sure if you were talking about the cotton covers Digital Deck makes. If you had elected the cotton, I was curious about the cotton thickness. I really love the double quilted option. Very nice. |
My Father always used to say, “The only good cat, is a dead cat” Mind you he may have had a point….. He used to race pigeons. However, a dog he had a different view with it being “man’s best friend” The ones he had (unlike cats) were very useful. They looked after the cats that were out for the birds, and all the rats that were out for the pigeon corn. He was never into audio, but his dog barking meant it was doing its job, and was music to his ears |
@allenf1963 I went with the cotton fabric, I don't remember there being another option when I bought them in 2013. Maybe there was. But anyway, it's quite thick and robust, and claws may not have been able to get through it to the speaker grilles, but I didn't want to take a chance. I knew the mylar would discourage them from even trying, the cloth, maybe not so much. Plus, I already had the mylar so the main speaker guards were free, the cloth covers were $60 - $70 each, IIRC. |
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