Hey all,
Do you guys have any recommendations for strong magnets to use on a removable baffle? I see some other speakers that use em... I'd like to do the same kinda thing. Basically, what strength would I need and wheres a good place to get em.
Thanks!
Do you guys have any recommendations for strong magnets to use on a removable baffle? I see some other speakers that use em... I'd like to do the same kinda thing. Basically, what strength would I need and wheres a good place to get em.
Thanks!
Ebay is a fine place to buy them. If you arn't in a hurry I may have a few I can let you have but I have misplaced them. Now having said that it realy might be about as good to try using velcro but that doesn't sound hi teck in a speaker add.
buy something bigger than 3mm that's the size I used and they are just adequate for a light grill, give it a light bump and it falls off. that size only works if it is magnet to magnet. any cloth in between and they won't hold at all. I think 10mm would probably be advisable.
If you want them exposed you can get some nice gold plated ones.
Tony.
If you want them exposed you can get some nice gold plated ones.
Tony.
K & J Magnetics
K&J Magnetics - Strong Neodymium Magnets, Rare Earth Magnets
"D72" disc, 7/16" X 1/8" is what I use.
Chosen to fit a 1/2" forstner bit hole.
My mount is a combination of mechanical and magnetic. The grill frame has a "ledge" to rest upon at the bottom. Be careful to get the polarities aligned...
K&J Magnetics - Strong Neodymium Magnets, Rare Earth Magnets
"D72" disc, 7/16" X 1/8" is what I use.
Chosen to fit a 1/2" forstner bit hole.
My mount is a combination of mechanical and magnetic. The grill frame has a "ledge" to rest upon at the bottom. Be careful to get the polarities aligned...
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Thanks all! I guess "pull force" is how I would gauge it. Seems like if you use "case 2" you'll get the best results.
Do you mean grills? Magnets are not suitable for attaching a baffle.
We get the magnets for our grills from Lee Valley.
And what Tony says... some of our heavier grills need more than 4 magnets, early attempts have grills that will fall off if you look at them wrong. I fear someday the grills themselves will damage the speaker.
dave
We get the magnets for our grills from Lee Valley.
And what Tony says... some of our heavier grills need more than 4 magnets, early attempts have grills that will fall off if you look at them wrong. I fear someday the grills themselves will damage the speaker.
dave
I mean baffles. Im pretty sure I've seen them used but cant remember where. You have to use strong magnets for sure.
Any magnets strong enuff to hold a baffle on and keep it sealed will have to have special provisons (and tools) to be able to remove it. Some sort of electromagnet or a lever system that won't damage the enclosure.
dave
dave
Your baffles have to come out often enough to use a system like that???
HArdware stores and home centers like Home Depot ought to have magnetic cabinet latches, like they use on cabinet doors in your kitchen.
HArdware stores and home centers like Home Depot ought to have magnetic cabinet latches, like they use on cabinet doors in your kitchen.
Nah, dont have to... just wanna make a pair that has removable baffles. I don't have to use magnets, I'll probably just end up doing it a proven way.
Neo magnets the size of a nickle hold with exceptional force, and just getting them close to each other can get them to "bite" you as they attach to each other. I had to find replacments for a project at work as persons who used the machine with 1 neo magnet complained it was TOO STRONG.
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