Protecting speaker wood finish from sun/uv damage (2024)

FAQs

How to protect speakers from sun damage? ›

Another danger to your speakers is heat, which primarily comes from exposure to the sun. If left in direct sunlight, your speakers can overheat and damage the electromagnetic voice coils and totally ruin your sound. The best way to avoid heat is to keep your speakers away from any windows and avoid direct sunlight.

Use varnish and sealants

Wood can fade as well as darken, depending on the type. Varnish, mostly used as a top coat, is made from resins, oil and solvents. They come in a variety of finishes, ranging from flat to high-gloss, and offer first class protection against UV rays, heat, water and wear and tear.

Sealing Your Furniture

For instance, wood sealants, such as varnishes, lacquers, or polyurethane, can provide your wooden furniture with an added layer of protection against harmful ultraviolet rays.

Applying a Sealant to Your Furniture

Coating your wood furniture is a fool-proof way to ensure it never fades, regardless of how much it's exposed to the sun. But because different sealants provide certain additional benefits, it's important to find the right one for you.

Over a long time, the rubber on the edge of the cones will likely vulcanise and crumble. A lot of sunlight will make it through the grilles and the material on the grilles themselves may start to break down. We all know that speakers are used in the real world.

UV Absorbers (UVAs): UV absorbers work by absorbing UV light and dissipating the energy as heat, preventing the radiation from ever reaching the surface of the wood. UVAs may offer protection for all woods, but are particularly critical for preventing the darkening of light wood species.

Polyurethane is a polymer adaptable to different scientific and industrial requirements; nevertheless it is also extremely susceptible to UV radiation, which compromises the physical and mechanical functionality.

Minwax® Water Based Helmsman® Indoor/Outdoor Spar Urethane

The enhanced ultraviolet absorbers found in Water Based Helmsman® reduce the graying and fading effects of the sun and its superior formula allows for a rapid recoat.

They dry quickly and provide a hard finish that acts as a protective layer against scratches. Repairing sun-faded hardwood floors consist of three major steps, sanding, staining, and sealing. Sanding helps removes the discolorations and preps the floor for a new coat of color.

How to seal wood for outdoor use? ›

What type of paint or finish works best for outdoor wood furniture? For optimum protection, apply oil-based or latex exterior paint over primer. Multiple coats of spar varnish will also suffice if you're completely sealing the wood from moisture.

One of the major benefits is that it protects against UV radiation. UV radiation can damage surfaces over time, and UV varnish can help to prevent that from happening. UV varnish can also help improve a surface's appearance by making it look shiny.

In short, the only thing that they do is protect your speaker rather than reducing their sound output.

Make sure that your speakers are not exposed to humidity or extreme temperatures, as this could affect the internal components. When cleaning your speakers, use a soft, dry cloth to remove dust from the surface. If necessary, you can use a microfibre cloth slightly dampened with water.

Yes. Speakers do not like heat. It changes the DCR and voice coil operating conditions and can lead to blown coils and damaged suspensions. Sufficient heat can also damage the magnets themselves.