Customize Your Speakers With New Speaker Fabric
If you are into acoustics, you are going to need to keep the black speaker grill cloth that comes with most setups in good condition so that it lasts quite a while. However, if you use your speakers for gigs several times a year, it is very likely that the speaker screen material will become dirty, dingy, or simply old and worn-out. When this happens, a new speaker fabric replacement is going to be the most economical way to maintain a great looking acoustic grill cloth without purchasing an entirely new speaker.
Is all speaker fabric black?Most speaker fabric is black when it is bought with the speaker, but if you are replacing the speaker's mesh fabric, you can easily purchase a custom color that fits your style and helps you create the atmosphere that you want on onstage or at home. A quick search on eBay will reveal custom, inexpensive speaker fabrics in several colors, such as:
- White speaker cloth
- Red speaker cloth
- Gray speaker cloth
- Multicolored speaker cloth
- Glitter speaker cloth
A cool speaker-fabric supply is great to have on hand in case you need to replace the fabric before a gig. There are a number of different fabric options that you can choose from, so decide whether you are looking for classic black speaker fabric, vintage speaker fabric, or more creative fabric that will stand out on your speakers. In general, there are three types of fabrics that you should consider, which include:
- Acoustic grille cloth - This is a vinyl-coated fiberglass material that is designed to allow the sound to travel through the mesh without hindering its quality.
- Amplified grille cloth - This is a retro fabric that will give your music more of a rock vibe, which makes it a great option for guitar amps and speakers.
- Stretch fabric - This is a fabric that can be used for any speaker or amp, but it can also be placed on walls or ceilings to create a more acoustic sound.
Speaker grill cloth will get dirty, especially if you tend to travel from gig to gig with your music gear. You can simply vacuum the cloth to prevent dust from building up, but if it needs a bit more to get clean, then water-based cleaning supplies are going to be the safest option because they tend to be milder than other cleaning chemicals.