“I bought a pair in December 2016. I won't hook them up until my room is rearranged, although I have taken them from the box. It appears the grill CANNOT be removed. Has anyone else been able or not able to removes the grills from this speaker?”
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Hi Matthew, the grills can be easily removed applying a gentle pressure by the side. As a personal preference, I like the sound more with the grill on, just because the overall tone is less harsh.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The cloth grills can be removed. If I remember correctly, it is held in place in what would approximately be the 4 corners. You should be able to remove it by hand with no tools.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The grilles are definitely removable. Takes a bit of work to remove but they come off and go back on. Directions are included in the box.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Thanks for the answers, guys. One can see by the posted photo of the speakers the grills are removable, but I thought perhaps I purchased a revised edition where Pioneer decided to fix the grills to the speaker. When I first tried, the grill started to bend, so a put it down. I have been listening to this speaker now for about a week, and with the grills off. This is one fine little speaker. The speakers are 3' out from the rear wall, a little over 4' apart, with the tweeters 3.5' off the floor. I sit 6' away, all which is a preliminary arrangement. I had intended to use these on either side of my computer monitor, but this may be too close for these speakers. I won't know til I try it. The sound is veiled. I have been listening through the very inexpensive (under $100) Insignia receiver (100 watts per channel @ 8 ohms) I purchased also from Best Buy. I had been listening to DCM KX 12's (Best Buy again) for years. I also noticed the very same veiled sound of the DCM's. Now, with a second loudspeaker to confirm my suspicion, I realize the veiled sound is the shortcoming of the receiver. (I still do not regret buying this receiver). I will be digging my vintage high-end gear out of storage in the not-too-distant- future. These Pioneer's are inefficient speakers. My power amp puts out 140 watts @8 ohms. I am eager to find out how loud these speakers will play with a high current, high wattage amp. The veiled sound should be gone with high caliber gear, as well. Strengths I've noticed so far: the two drivers integrate with each other very well. Well balanced sound. A surprising amount of low end from this speaker. This speaker does a tremendous job at telling you the difference between a good recording and a poor one. Shortcoming: overly recessed center image. Voices not quite as well produced as other reviewers have stated (the hardest sound to reproduce well). I'm not sure reviewing a $130 pair of loudspeakers is the thing to do, but there is so much hype involved with this speaker it may be okay. I hope to review this speaker using higher-end gear. So far , this is a very impressive speaker for the money, and I got them on sale!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I take mine off all the time. Use alot of force and it comes off. Gets easier with time. I do remember the first time, it felt like they were going to break.
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