Nice Deal on Model 19's

**voice of the theater** · April 30th, 2012, 07:12 PM

Altec model 19 speakers

These will probably sell fast at that price. Those metal grills have got to go!

**Audio_by_Goodwill** · April 30th, 2012, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by voice of the theater

Altec model 19 speakers

These will probably sell fast at that price. Those metal grills have got to go!

The the original grilles fit over the metal, I actually think it's a good idea....... helps to keep fingers and whatever from poking at the woofers.

**voice of the theater** · April 30th, 2012, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by Audio_by_Goodwill

The the original grilles fit over the metal, I actually think it's a good idea....... helps to keep fingers and whatever from poking at the woofers.

It's a good idea in theory but I've installed metal grills like that (on PA speakers) and they tend to rattle when you crank them up especially with certain low bass notes. Maybe not in all installations--but personally, I've had bad luck with those metal grills in the past so I prefer cloth. I remove the cloth grills when listening at home, but agree grills are important protection when the speakers aren't in use.....

**cradeldorf** · May 1st, 2012, 02:12 AM

I've often wished I had finger protectors over my speakers But I know it would drive me crazy knowing how much they would hamper the performance. And since I have no animals or kids or anyone living with me I risk leaving them out in the open.