I want to hide my speakers, and I thought the easiest maybe to hide
them behind my heating system radiator panel. I was wondering if that
will damage the speaker, the radiator obviously gets very hot. Thanks

(Roman) writes:

I want to hide my speakers, and I thought the easiest maybe to hide
them behind my heating system radiator panel. I was wondering if that
will damage the speaker, the radiator obviously gets very hot.
Thanks

I have no idea if you're talking about a home or car
installation...but in either case, I'd advise against it.

Mounting a transducer in a concentrated heat source is likely to send
your speaker to an untimely demise. Reduced electrical power handling
wouldn't be shocking (since the power rating of the speakers I have to
assume, assumes testing at room temp), and accelerated surround and
cone degradation should be expected as well just because natural
degradation is always accelerated in the presence of additional heat.

If you know tihs going in and still opt to do it, just factor in this
potential problem into your budget in case the component fails. It
might sound and look just fine (if it doesn't burst into flames).

Best Regards,
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Thanks. I guess I should prolly stay away from this idea.
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(Roman) writes:

I want to hide my speakers, and I thought the easiest maybe to hide
them behind my heating system radiator panel. I was wondering if that
will damage the speaker, the radiator obviously gets very hot.
Thanks

I have no idea if you're talking about a home or car
installation...but in either case, I'd advise against it.

Mounting a transducer in a concentrated heat source is likely to send
your speaker to an untimely demise. Reduced electrical power handling
wouldn't be shocking (since the power rating of the speakers I have to
assume, assumes testing at room temp), and accelerated surround and
cone degradation should be expected as well just because natural
degradation is always accelerated in the presence of additional heat.

If you know tihs going in and still opt to do it, just factor in this
potential problem into your budget in case the component fails. It
might sound and look just fine (if it doesn't burst into flames).

Best Regards,