Can metal grills be problematic?

[BurningSkies]

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[OzzyGreg]

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Its not actually a rattle so to speak, more a case of the mesh vibrating against the dampers I think.
Maybe the aluminium mesh is too flexible?

Thanks guys.

Yep, as I said, maybe the mesh is too flexible for such powerful drivers.
I'll try more screws and damping around the perimeter first, its less hassle.

Cheers,
Greg

 

[JimmyM]

Geez, who'd have ever thought that bad dental hygiene would come to be thought of as a fashion statement?

So I guess he's a rapper?

 

[steven1068]

I had a metal grill and it did develop a rattle after about 2 years of playing. Tightening the screws fixes the whole problem though.

 

[Avezzano]

Which is the best grill for metal?

talking about the "big square holes grills" it is not much a problem of metal; it is rather about the squared holes orientation: when the square holes are oriented vertical / horizontal ("crosswords" like, see pic below) the cab is more suited for jazz, blues or soft rock. For heavy metal you better put the grills with the squares oriented in diagonal (mind you: exactly 45 degrees, or there could be phasing issues!)

P.S.: be aware! The fine grit grills (below) are only suited for classical music!!!

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Baroque or folk music grill below:

(Just being silly, man!)

 

[Adam Bomb]

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[meycom]

No rattles on my SWR Goliath Senior since 1999

Ditto...

 

[rmayer]

Which is the best grill for metal?

I have a Weber, It's mostly stainless. I think the searing grates really cut down on vibrations, and the stainless grills leave nice criss-cross marks on your steaks. Very professional looking.
Seriously, I had a few SWR cabinets, and never had a problem at any volume. Back in the day, I had a Standell rig, solid state with a 15 and a 2X10 cab with metal grills. Mounted on a trolly like a Vox. No vibrations to speak of, but sadly not much tone either. It was VERY loud for it's time. I also had a Bag End rig, the older series that were the stained plywood with the heavy metal grills. Two 18s and a double 12 cab. That moved a little air. No problems there. I've since gone back to cloth with Aggies. Very happy with them, I'm collecting GS cabinets now.

 

[tk421]

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