Does anyone have problems with cats scratching plannar speakers?

They scratch the fabric not speakers so I don't see where is the problem? , posted on July 26, 2023 at 19:03:34
Wojciech Audiophile Posts: 3792 Joined: June 23, 2009	Unless you're concerned with resale value which is the main concern of music lover on every udio side.

I would love to get apart of eminent technology lft8c, posted on July 26, 2023 at 20:28:03
violinist3 Audiophile Posts: 2861 Location: San Diego California Joined: August 7, 2003	but afraid of what a cat could do to it way down the road if I ever get a cat.

RE: I would love to get apart of eminent technology lft8c, posted on July 26, 2023 at 20:40:58
Rod M Web Geek Posts: 15790 Location: So. California Joined: March 1, 1999 Contributor Since: March 1, 1999	You never know. Some cats gravitate to their scratching preferences. Some don't. Kittens will play climbing those speakers. Expect they'll stretch on it. But maybe not. Squirt bottles of water work well as negative feedback. -Rod

not a problem - at all .... cats can be easily encouraged to .... , posted on July 26, 2023 at 21:17:01
trioderob Audiophile Posts: 753 Joined: May 15, 2015	use the Magnepans as scratching posts because of their dimensions and cloth outer sock ...... or as some like to call it " condom "

RE: They scratch the fabric not speakers so I don't see where is the problem? , posted on July 26, 2023 at 22:40:01
pictureguy Audiophile Posts: 22496 Location: SoCal Joined: October 19, 2008	My cats never ONCE went near my panels. Couldnt' tell 'ya Why? Too much is never enough

RE: Does anyone have problems with cats scratching plannar speakers?, posted on July 27, 2023 at 04:02:59
Joe Schmo Audiophile Posts: 515 Location: Palm Beach Joined: April 21, 2008	Three cats, all brought home as kittens over the 25 years I've owned Magnepans and none of them have ever touched the speakers. I suppose I've been lucky. They will occasionally take a nap on a warm power amp on standby. -Joe They're not that big!

RE: NO ..., posted on July 27, 2023 at 04:12:51
andyr Manufacturer Posts: 12496 Location: Melbourne Joined: September 2, 2000	During 20-odd years of Maggie ownership - when I had a cat - I never had a problem with the cat scratching the cover ... or pissing on it.

Not when there are easily accessible sofas :( (nt), posted on July 27, 2023 at 16:57:58
13th Duke of Wymbourne Audiophile Posts: 2557 Location: Orange Co., Ca Joined: September 19, 2001	nt

RE: Not when there are easily accessible sofas :( (nt), posted on July 29, 2023 at 05:44:55
jubal62 Audiophile Posts: 92 Joined: December 9, 2012	The instructions that came with my 1.6s said to put down an animal deturent around the base of the speaker.

HP had several cats, but..., posted on July 29, 2023 at 09:30:58

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their lair was the living space on the second and third levels. And one liked to perch atop an amplifier in his bedroom loft where he had a small system for the TV.

The main systems, however, were located on the ground floor and the door at the top of the staircase was always closed to prevent them from wandering down.

I purchased the 1+1s currently used in the HT from a guy who had cats and not surprisingly, the socks were horribly pilled. Fortunately, there is enough space between them and the actual diaphragms to prevent tears. Replacing the socks with tight spandex was the first thing I updated!

RE: HP had several cats, but..., posted on July 30, 2023 at 17:27:05
CountZero Audiophile Posts: 63 Location: southeast Joined: May 6, 2002	I have had a pair of 3.6R speakers for over 20 years and during that time 7 different cats have scratched the speakers cloth maybe 5 or 6 times. This is not a problem you need to worry about.

RE: They scratch the fabric not speakers so I don't see where is the problem? , posted on July 30, 2023 at 17:36:26
CountZero Audiophile Posts: 63 Location: southeast Joined: May 6, 2002	In my experience, cats are far more interested in sleeping on the power amp than clawing speaker cloth. Worry about cat fur in the power amp if you need something to worry about :-)

Never been a worry for me as I don't have cats, posted on August 1, 2023 at 10:34:58
E-Stat Audiophile Posts: 36225 Joined: May 12, 2000 Contributor Since: April 5, 2002	and Harry died nine years ago.

my solution, posted on August 2, 2023 at 11:41:14
mbnx01 Audiophile Posts: 7943 Location: Eagle, Idaho Joined: October 22, 2004	I go to the hobby shop and get a couple of foam-core panels, lean them in front of the speakers when I'm not using them. Works fine. 'A lie is halfway around the world before the truth gets its boots on'. -Mark Twain

I tip my hat to harry, posted on August 2, 2023 at 11:56:33
violinist3 Audiophile Posts: 2861 Location: San Diego California Joined: August 7, 2003	I still listen to some of his to some of his beliefs. Cats do what they want and all cats are different.

Best solutions, posted on August 5, 2023 at 15:18:09
Mike K Audiophile Posts: 13872 Location: 97701 Joined: September 23, 1999	1. Don't have cats 2. If you must have them, get them declawed. No, it's not cruel and it's not painful to have it done. They can still defend themselves, climb trees and kill lots of bird, rodents and snakes that they won't eat. Lack of skill dictates economy of style. - Joey Ramone

RE: Best solutions, posted on August 5, 2023 at 16:03:29
violinist3 Audiophile Posts: 2861 Location: San Diego California Joined: August 7, 2003	Most houses that have cats have some odor that owners of them can't detect. It seems a risk having a cat. You might get lucky if you interact with them though.

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