What are speaker covers called?
speaker grille
A speaker grille (or speaker grill) is usually found in front of many consumer and industrial loudspeakers, and consists of either a hard or soft screen/grille mounted directly over the face of the speaker driver.
Do speaker covers 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.
Can you paint over in-wall speakers?
The grille and cabinet of your speakers may be painted. For best results, lightly sand all surfaces to be painted (cabinet and grille) with 300-400 grit sandpaper. Wash these surfaces with a moistened cloth dipped into a mild detergent to remove any fingerprints or grease.
Can you paint in-wall speakers?
You can paint just about anything to match, including your in-wall speaker grills. All you need is your wall paint color (or have it custom-matched) and some spray paint.
Are speakers better without covers?
The speaker grille is often an important element of the speaker. This hard or soft cover usually protects the driver, so it interacts with the sound quality. Many people wonder if they need a speaker grille or not. There’s not really a right or wrong answer, it’s more about preference.
Should I put insulation behind my in wall speakers?
Consider installing some insulation (R-13) in the wall cavity behind the speakers to improve sound quality. The width of the insulation is usually pre-cut, so you only need to cut it to length and insert it in the opening behind the speakers.
Should you enclose ceiling speakers?
So do in-ceiling speakers need a backbox? Yes. Failure to install a back box for your in-ceiling speakers will dilute the sound quality and lead to noise pollution in other areas of your home.
Can you paint built in speakers?