Does speaker grill cloth affect sound?

Does speaker grill cloth affect sound?

Most grille fabrics are acoustically transparent and generally do not affect the sound in an audible manner or even in a scarcely measurable manner. The fabrics might attenuate the sound slightly in very high frequencies, but the effects would be minor compared to the diffraction caused by the grille frame.

Are Bose 901 speakers worth it?

Overall, the 901s are an excellent choice for just about any home stereo system. These speakers do an excellent job of rendering all types of music and the inline EQ controls make tweaking the sound profile very simple.

How do you remove Bose 901 cover?

Insert the tip of your screwdriver behind the edge of the grill covering on the back of the speaker. Pry out until you can grasp the fabric with your fingers. Pull firmly on the fabric to separate the grill from the speaker. It’s only held on with light glue, so it will pull away when you apply steady pressure.

How do you clean vintage speaker grill cloths?

How to Clean a Grill Cloth

  1. Unplug your speakers. Remove the speaker grills, if possible.
  2. Vacuum the grill to remove dust.
  3. Put on a face mask.
  4. Gently run the built-in brush on the dry-cleaning spray cap over the white powder to dust it off.
  5. Replace the grill and screws (if any).

Should I take speaker grills off?

Manufacturers generally spend hug amounts on R&D to ensure that the grilles do not affect sound quality all that much, (at least on higher end speakers). That said, some manufacturers also recommend taking the grilles off to achieve the best sound. Take the speaker grille off the speakers and see how it sounds to you.

Why do speakers have cloth over them?

Its main purpose is to protect the driver element and speaker internals (and possibly other audio components) from foreign objects while still allowing the sound to clearly pass. However, because it sits in the direct path of the driver, the grille interacts with the sound produced.

Do Bose 901 speakers need the equalizer?

Hello, the Bose 901 speakers are designed to work with and will not work appropriately without our 901 equalizer. The equalizer varies per model, please call us at 800-367-4008 so we can provide you with information on the proper version. equalizer, contact Bose, they will sell you one.

What year did Bose 901 Series VI come out?

The pair of speaker I have for review are the most recent iteration of the 901 design, the Series VI. This pair was made back in 1987 when Bose speakers were still made in America.

What’s the difference between the Bose 901 and 901 Series II?

Bose 901 Series II – Almost identical to the Series 1, the only differences are the walnut trim in lieu of the cloth grill and the metal Bose logo on the lower-right corner of the speaker’s front.

What was the rear grill on a Bose 901 made of?

The rear grill was simply attached with some tree-sap like glue, pulling it off by hand was a breeze. Once the Grills were off I could get a good look at the drivers, time had not been kind to the foam surrounds. All of them were rotted, and some had fallen off of the drivers completely.

What do I need to replace my Bose Grill?

Speaker grills have to be ‘sandwiched’ between foam sheets in large, custom ordered boxes (all relatively expensive). It is what it is…. A non-response to an email of phone call / voice message request for a part that we don’t show on one or our pages, or is already marked “SOLD” will be typical.

How many Bose speakers are there in the world?

Purveyors of Electronic, Musical and Vintage goods from then, now and in between. Since 1982. Bose Replacement speaker parts / spares / speakers, drivers, woofers, tweeters, mids, cross overs & Grills / Grates / Screens / Front Covers for 901, 800, 301, 401, 501, 601, 201, 121 original Series I, II, III, IV, V Speaker Parts.