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Storing speaker grilles while off

Hawkeye83

Hawkeye83

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Just checking where y'all store your grilles if you are running "naked" (grilles off)?

For my KEF 107's, the hats/grilles are very cube-like. Had to find a very large tote to put them in.
For my Tannoy Arden's they are wide and flat.
For my Legacy Focus, they are long and narrow and flat.

The obvious answer could be "behind the speakers" but that's not the "cleanest" look. My storage shelves are usually too full to put them on...and if I did, I'd want them protected somehow (wrapped in blankets?).

Maybe there is an obvious answer here and I'm missing it. I do like to switch it up and sometimes run with them on, sometimes off. And am paranoid about damaging them while in storage.

I think the problem is I'm just not a very organized person, in general. Sigh. The struggle is real. Too much stuff, not enough house.

Ideas welcomed!
 
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If they were flat, I would probably put them behind a door to a room that is typically always open. I prefer "grill on" to keep dust out, but if I were to remove them, that is where I would most likely put them to ensure they stay safe and out of the way.
 
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Hawkeye83 said:
Just checking where y'all store your grilles if you are running "naked" (grilles off)?

For my KEF 107's, the hats/grilles are very cube-like. Had to find a very large tote to put them in.
For my Tannoy Arden's they are wide and flat.
For my Legacy Focus, they are long and narrow and flat.

The obvious answer could be "behind the speakers" but that's not the "cleanest" look. My storage shelves are usually too full to put them on...and if I did, I'd want them protected somehow (wrapped in blankets?).

Maybe there is an obvious answer here and I'm missing it. I do like to switch it up and sometimes run with them on, sometimes off. And am paranoid about damaging them while in storage.

I think the problem is I'm just not a very organized person, in general. Sigh. The struggle is real. Too much stuff, not enough house.

Ideas welcomed!
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behind the speakers.;)

I wouldn't take off 'hat' style speaker covers, too much pita to store.
 
The safest way ive found to store unused speaker grills is to buy a sheet of pink or blue rigid foam insulation from Home Depot,cut the board to be 6" wider than the speaker grill on all 4 sides,lay the board down flat and slowly push the grill locking pegs into the pink board,after both grills are stuck to the board i take shrink wrap and cover the entire grill & board with 2 layers of plastic before storing them safely in the attic.

Wraping speakers grills stuck to rigid foam board is also the best way to pack the grills if you have to pack a pair of speakers in non factory boxes to ship cross country.
 
I'd wrap them then place them in boxes (even if you have to custom make the boxes yourself). Then store them in a closet, on a shelf in the garage, or whatever.
 
PanheadXR290 said:
The safest way ive found to store unused speaker grills is to buy a sheet of pink or blue rigid foam insulation from Home Depot,cut the board to be 6" wider than the speaker grill on all 4 sides,lay the board down flat and slowly push the grill locking pegs into the pink board,after both grills are stuck to the board i take shrink wrap and cover the entire grill & board with 2 layers of plastic before storing them safely in the attic.

Wraping speakers grills stuck to rigid foam board is also the best way to pack the grills if you have to pack a pair of speakers in non factory boxes to ship cross country.
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That's the best solution I've heard.
good job!


oh, and nice pan. I'm all rice, but I appreciate the moco's contributions.

My current 'geezer glide' is a 2013 CB 1100.
 
I skipped over the point the ones you are trying to store were cube-like. In that case, I would put them in a solid box and store them appropriately. You certainly don't want them to get damaged as that type will be harder to rebuild if they were to be damaged.
 
For the flat ones you could just pick up some boxes from walmart and slip then in between the fold. Seal the ends if long term. I've stored paintings like this and it works just fine. Stays flat.
 
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