Weed control fabric as speaker cloth - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Jolly 7 · 24th Feb 2024, 11:54 am

Weed control fabric does not have the same aesthetics as proper speaker cloth. However, as I did not have any speaker cloth, I thought of trying some B&Q weed control fabric to cover the front of my DIY speakers. I wrapped a couple of layers around a cardboard sheet and stuck it to the front. I found that the acoustic properties are very good.

stevehertz · 24th Feb 2024, 3:05 pm

Two layers of that stuff have got to be reducing the higher frequencies. You may find that preferable.

24th Feb 2024, 11:54 am	#1
Jolly 7 Octode Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Southampton, Hampshire, UK. Posts: 1,063	Weed control fabric as speaker cloth Weed control fabric does not have the same aesthetics as proper speaker cloth. However, as I did not have any speaker cloth, I thought of trying some B&Q weed control fabric to cover the front of my DIY speakers. I wrapped a couple of layers around a cardboard sheet and stuck it to the front. I found that the acoustic properties are very good. Attached Thumbnails

24th Feb 2024, 3:05 pm	#2
stevehertz Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire, UK. Posts: 8,839	Re: Weed control fabric as speaker cloth Two layers of that stuff have got to be reducing the higher frequencies. You may find that preferable. __________________ A digital radio is the latest thing, but a vintage wireless is forever..