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    Default Transparent speaker grill for Sierra bookshelves?

    Proud owner of the Sierra 2 for many years now and still enjoying them very much.

    Was wondering if there were any thoughts about a transparent speaker grill option?

    I love the look of the drivers and seeing the RAAL ribbon, but would like the protection of leaving the grills on.

    Is this a possibility?

    If not, any easy DIY options?

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    Default Re: Transparent speaker grill for Sierra bookshelves?

    That would be cool. The fabric Rythmik uses on their ported subs would be perfect as far as transparency. My FV18 is very visible through the grill.

    Edit:
    Now that I’m thinking about it, and looking at my speakers, the bookshelf’s might be the only ones I would prefer a more transparent grill on. My Horizon grill has more support built in due to its size and if you could see all of that I’m not sure if I would like the way that looked.
    Last edited by diesel79; 01-31-2019 at 04:37 AM.

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    Default Re: Transparent speaker grill for Sierra bookshelves?

    Quote Originally Posted by goldark View Post
    Proud owner of the Sierra 2 for many years now and still enjoying them very much.

    Was wondering if there were any thoughts about a transparent speaker grill option?

    I love the look of the drivers and seeing the RAAL ribbon, but would like the protection of leaving the grills on.

    Is this a possibility?

    If not, any easy DIY options?
    I am not sure I have ever seen transparent grille cloth. Can you link to some examples?
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    Default Re: Transparent speaker grill for Sierra bookshelves?

    Quote Originally Posted by davef View Post
    I am not sure I have ever seen transparent grille cloth. Can you link to some examples?
    Perhaps it wouldn't be entirely transparent, but I was thinking along the lines of something like this where you can still see the drivers: https://cdn.instructables.com/FTZ/22...GEIS.LARGE.jpg

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    Default Re: Transparent speaker grill for Sierra bookshelves?

    My 2 Rythmik LV12F's have a fairly transparent grill: http://www.rythmikaudio.com/LV12F.html
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    * Sierra-2EX's W/V2 crossover upgrade
    * (2) Rythmik F12's
    * Parasound Halo P6
    * Audio by Van Alstine DVA-M225 Monoblock Amps
    * MiniDSP 2x4HD For Sub calibration
    *World's Best Cables Canare 4S11 speaker cables

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    Default Re: Transparent speaker grill for Sierra bookshelves?

    That would be perfect. Could Ascend offer something like that grille material?

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    Default Re: Transparent speaker grill for Sierra bookshelves?

    I love the way mine look when the light hits them just right...

    -curtis

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    Default Re: Transparent speaker grill for Sierra bookshelves?

    Quote Originally Posted by goldark View Post
    That would be perfect. Could Ascend offer something like that grille material?
    It reminds me of the same material as a woman's stocking.
    Ed

    * Sierra-2EX's W/V2 crossover upgrade
    * (2) Rythmik F12's
    * Parasound Halo P6
    * Audio by Van Alstine DVA-M225 Monoblock Amps
    * MiniDSP 2x4HD For Sub calibration
    *World's Best Cables Canare 4S11 speaker cables

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    Default Re: Transparent speaker grill for Sierra bookshelves?

    I will be a beta tester for the new grills. Sierra 2’s and a Horizon.

    Thanks Dave!

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    Default Re: Transparent speaker grill for Sierra bookshelves?

    Quote Originally Posted by diesel79 View Post
    I will be a beta tester for the new grills. Sierra 2’s and a Horizon.

    Thanks Dave!
    Count me in as well. I would definitely buy such grilles if they were made available (put me in for 3 for the Sierra 2 LCR

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