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Post by brubacca on Aug 16, 2017 14:20:54 GMT -5
I have found a pair of used speakers that I can afford. One concern is the pet bed behind the speaker in the pictures. Smaller bed, looks like the size my wife had for her 25 lb cat when we met.
My daughter and I are very allergic to cats and dogs.
What are the chances that these speakers reek of either and cause us problems? I'd have to buy the speakers on eBay before I could inspect them. Don't know how long the speakers have been in the environment, but they have only been available for about 2 years (the speaker version that is).
Stay away or probably ok?
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Post by macromicroman on Aug 16, 2017 14:27:36 GMT -5
They will probably have some animal hair stuck to them someplace. If you are allergic you might want to pass on this one.
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Post by Loop 7 on Aug 16, 2017 14:38:25 GMT -5
How large are the speakers? I'm thinking the allergens would only be on grill cloths; hard surfaces shouldn't be an issue.
If they are Def Tech, Golden Ear, Vandersteen etc with full length socks, you may want to pass.
I have severe allergies but cats and dogs are on the small list of allergens to which I'm not allergic (thank god since I volunteer at an animal shelter).
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Post by brubacca on Aug 16, 2017 14:45:01 GMT -5
I was worried about the allergens soaking intothe driverd, makeva good point of grill cloths.
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Post by Loop 7 on Aug 16, 2017 17:16:11 GMT -5
I was worried about the allergens soaking intothe driverd, makeva good point of grill cloths. Sort of doubt the drivers would be an issue. Vintage paper/pulp cones maybe but not the modern stuff. |
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Post by 405x5 on Aug 16, 2017 17:22:58 GMT -5
I have found a pair of used speakers that I can afford. One concern is the pet bed behind the speaker in the pictures. Smaller bed, looks like the size my wife had for her 25 lb cat when we met. My daughter and I are very allergic to cats and dogs. What are the chances that these speakers reek of either and cause us problems? I'd have to buy the speakers on eBay before I could inspect them. Don't know how long the speakers have been in the environment, but they have only been available for about 2 years (the speaker version that is). Stay away or probably ok? Just pop VAN HALEN on for 10 minutes full tilt and they'll be clean as a WHISTLE👍 Bill |
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Post by Soup on Aug 16, 2017 17:36:30 GMT -5
Diver Down Tour Alumni! Van Halen Ruled!  <script async="" src="moz-extension://11751322-4531-4ec6-860c-2492a14cbc7d/web/libs/ciuvo-addon-sdk.min.js"></script> |
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Post by dcg44s on Aug 16, 2017 22:37:08 GMT -5
Pet hair gets everywhere and cats love to rub on things to mark territory but I doubt anything is soaked in.Unless the design is such that there are nooks and crannies that could not be reached I suspect that a good vacuuming of grills and wipe down of hard surfaces would eliminate possible issues.How bad are the allergies? Could you get through a cleaning if you had to?
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Post by DYohn on Aug 17, 2017 9:28:50 GMT -5
If you are that alergic then why take the chance?
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Post by vneal on Aug 17, 2017 9:58:12 GMT -5
The Van Halen recommendation should work
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Post by brubacca on Aug 17, 2017 15:08:05 GMT -5
If you are that alergic then why take the chance? The monetary savings buying used vs new is why. We are talking uncomfortable sneezing allergy not epi pen go to the hospital allergy. |
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Post by bluemeanies on Aug 17, 2017 15:43:56 GMT -5
Pet Dander...I'd be more worried if the cat ever peed on the speakers...that odor is like SKUNK...it never leaves!
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Post by DYohn on Aug 17, 2017 17:11:57 GMT -5
If you are that alergic then why take the chance? The monetary savings buying used vs new is why. We are talking uncomfortable sneezing allergy not epi pen go to the hospital allergy. OK... then why ask the question? Go for it if you can't beat the price. |
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Post by butchgo on Aug 17, 2017 17:23:27 GMT -5
If you are that alergic then why take the chance? I 2nd that. |
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Post by brubacca on Aug 17, 2017 17:28:48 GMT -5
The monetary savings buying used vs new is why. We are talking uncomfortable sneezing allergy not epi pen go to the hospital allergy. OK... then why ask the question? Go for it if you can't beat the price. I enjoy the debate. Actually I've decided to pass based on the discussion here. |
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Post by novisnick on Aug 17, 2017 17:54:43 GMT -5
OK... then why ask the question? Go for it if you can't beat the price. I enjoy the debate. Actually I've decided to pass based on the discussion here. Animal dander will be the end of you and me! Be sad, but happy that you've passed on torture ! |
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Post by brubacca on Aug 17, 2017 18:05:22 GMT -5
My inclination was to not buy them. I was hoping that everyone would like, you are nuts. They are speakers and if they haven't been there for decades they are fine.
Pet allergies stink.
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