Our loudspeaker fabrics are the first choice for high-quality speakers, studio builds and bespoke DIY projects. And although we do not ship directly to every country, there is a straightforward way for both private and business customers worldwide to get hold of our popular covering fabrics quickly, reliably and without fuss.
Our regular customers know that we have, for some time, stopped shipping directly to all EU countries. A quick recap: the EU packaging regulation obliges companies to fulfil various return, registration and licensing requirements for packaging materials, varying by country. In some member states these rules are very complex and costly to comply with, so we decided to suspend direct deliveries there for the time being. (We have explained this in detail in a previous blog post.)
For direct deliveries to countries outside the EU, the administrative burden is even greater. As a result, we generally only supply business customers and only in bulk, on an FCA basis — i.e. collection
When covering speaker frames with speaker cloth, most people first think about colour, texture and tension. Yet one crucial detail is often overlooked: the fabric’s grain direction. Here’s what it means and why it matters.
Our acoustic cloth is a piqué jersey — a knit fabric that, thanks to its structure, is both firm and dimensionally stable while remaining highly elastic. Its fine, alternating raised and recessed rows of loops run in a specific direction. This direction, known as the grain, determines the structure of the fabric and its characteristic stretch behaviour.
The grain direction and the way the fabric stretches are key for two reasons when mounting speaker frames, acoustic panels or wall coverings in studios and home cinemas.
The visual effectJersey reflects light slightly differently depending on whether you look along or across the knit pattern. If two otherwise identical frames are covered with the fabric mounted in different directions, the difference can become immediately visible under side lighting or diffuse light. One surface may appear slightly duller or gl
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for fitting speaker fabric. Each project comes with its own set of demands, whether it’s covering a self-built speaker, restoring a vintage model, wrapping an absorber, or customizing an entire studio.To help you get the best outcome, we’ve rounded up the most effective professional methods for installing speaker fabric.
Stapling: Fast, Permanent, ReliableThis classic method remains a favourite – provided you’re working with a sturdy wooden or MDF frame. Ideal for speaker fronts or large wall panels in studios, home cinemas, or exhibition stands, stapling is quick, firmly anchored, and easy to handle with the right tools. You’ll need a strong stapler (electric makes it effortless), staples, scissors, and a cutter.
Place the fabric on a clean surface, centre your frame on top, and start with one long side. Wrap the fabric
The good news first: Except for our »plus« type speaker cloth, all our fabrics are single jersey—a fine knit fabric that can be sewn like any high-quality jersey. However, there are a few important points to consider. Here's an overview.
In the world of high-quality room acoustics, our speaker fabric is a staple. Professional studio builders like Acoustic Spaces frequently use our sound-transparent fabrics in various projects. Those who cover speakers or use ceiling and wall panels for acoustic optimisation appreciate our fabrics' properties—especially their excellent sound transparency, colour variety, and consistent quality.
Studio design with Akustikstoff.com speaker cloth in a professional setting: The BRAINWORX PMC ATMOS reference studio in Langenfeld, built by Acoustic Spaces. The studio is the heart of Brainworx, where audio software dreams for Plugin Alliance, now Native Instruments, come true.
But what if a wall panel is wider than the maximum available fabric width of 160 cm? In professional studio and home theatre construction, lar
At first, you don’t notice it. Then, one day, you realise that your speaker cloth has accumulated a fair amount of grime. Time to restore it to its former, pristine state. But what’s the best way to go about it?
Loose dust is easy enough to vacuum off. But what if an accident leaves an unsightly stain on your speaker grille or AV unit? And what about the effects of constant exposure to cigarette smoke, vaping clouds, kitchen fumes, or similar aerosols? Over time, these create a sticky film on the fabric’s surface—one that not only dulls its colour (those of a certain age may remember how everything in chain-smoking offices developed an unappealing yellow tinge) but also acts like a magnet for dust and dirt, trapping them in place. If you’ve ever tried to clean the top of a kitchen cabinet, you’ll be familiar with this annoying mix of dust and sticky residue.
For situations like these, putting the fabric in the washing machine is often the best solution. If your speaker fabric is attached using our hook fastener, you’
A new regulation has been in force in the European Union since 1 January: the so-called separate collection obligation. This regulation stipulates that used textiles must be disposed of separately and may no longer end up in residual waste. The aim is to promote the transition to a circular economy in the EU member states. The regulation is part of the "Waste Framework Directive", which aims to promote more sustainable recycling processes in the textile industry.
However, the German Textile Recycling Association (FTR) warns against misinterpreting the new requirements, which could have serious consequences for the textile recycling system that has been established for decades. In particular, there is a risk that charitable organisations such as the Red Cross or Caritas, as well as textile recycling companies, could effectively be downgraded to fr
The debate over whether to keep speaker grilles on or remove them is a longstanding one in the hi-fi community. Ultimately, it’s a matter of personal preference, influenced by your priorities and the specifics of your listening environment.
Classic, but often more than a matter of taste among purists: speaker covers.
What Do Speaker Grilles Do?
Speaker grilles, typically made of fabric, metal, or plastic and attached magnetically or with clips, serve two primary purposes: protection and design. They shield delicate components—like drivers and cones—from dust, accidental damage, and curious fingers. This makes grilles an obvious choice if your speakers are within reach of children or pets.
But speaker covers also have an aesthetic purpose. They complement the typically well-designed, understated look of the speakers by hiding the technical details. However, some prefer the opposite: exposed drivers showcase the technology and are often seen as a statement in high-end circles—a sign of passion for and knowledge of audio technology. But is this really the case, or is it more about personal beliefs
Do you like buying a pig in a poke? We don't - and we don't expect you to either. Because just like us, you have probably already learnt that nothing beats personal experience with a product. In other words, touching, trying out and experiencing. No matter how pretty the photos in an online shop and how tempting the product descriptions. And there are many goodreasons for a certain degree of caution, especially with a product such as loudspeaker fabric.
Although "ordering on approval" has become almost commonplace for many of us thanks to Amazon and similar mass suppliers of all sorts of things, it's still frustrating every time a product doesn't meet our expectations. What's more, every return requires an annoying trip to the nearest post office, whose opening hours don't fit in with our personal daily routines. Added to this is the extremely
You have received your package from akustikstoff.com and are now holding a beautiful piece of fabric in the colour of your choice in your hands. Now it's time to install it (you can find out the best way to do this in our tutorials here). But obviously the speaker fabric has two different sides and you are wondering which side of the fabric should face outwards.
Things used to be simple, because until the 1970s, more or less coarsely woven materials or even braids were usually used to cover speakers. All these covers have an attractive front, but the back is usually rather unsightly. You may remember such materials from grandma's steam radio or vintage speakers. And if you make music, you will still come across such woven cover fabrics on the vast majority of instrument amplifiers and combos. It even makes sense to use them here, as these front coverings are relatively robust and therefore well suited to the rough and tumble of the stage.
A typical woven cover f
Is your order from our online shop already on its way to you? If so, you will have received a shipment notification email with a tracking number. Use this number to actively track your shipment. It’s worth the effort.
Now and then we receive emails and calls from customers who report problems with the delivery of their shipment and ask us for help. Apart from a few exceptions, however, there is very little we can do in such cases. The parcel services’ operations are completely beyond our control, especially outside Germany. Nevertheless, there are several things you can do in advance to avoid much of the typical hassle with parcel services.
This article illustrates how to set the course for the smooth delivery of your order. Let’s start with a look at what causes the vast majority of problems, because, as always, understanding the origin of problems makes it easier to avoid them right from the outset.
Overworked delivery staffAre you still expecting several delivery attempts to be made before a shipment is considered undeliverable and returned to the sender? Well, time to say farewell to t
How to use our self-adhesive hook fastener tape
A couple of days ago we received an email from Casper, a customer from Denmark: »Shouldn’t the fixing tape I received consist of two parts – one for the fabric and one for the cabinet?« To get straight to the point, his assumption was wrong. But Casper was completely happy with the product after we’d emailed him a few explanatory lines and a link to our video tutorial. So, what’s the secret of our fastening tape?
Just like Casper, most people are under the false impression that hook fastener tapes always consist of two components, a strip with tiny hooks and another one with soft loops. This is true indeed for the classic »velcro« as we know it from numerous everyday applications, which is called a »hook and loop fastener« (there’s even a lengthy
Many hifi enthusiasts have developed a great passion for the DIY refurbishment of vintage speaker cabinets. An update of the speaker grille with new Acoustic Cloth is one of the key elements in most of these projects, but it’s not always the easiest task.
The JBL* LX55, for instance, a popular speaker among experts that is sold at increasingly high prices today, has a plastic frame with a relatively small edge to which the original speaker cloth is attached to. Moreover, the slot between the frame and the cabinet is extremely narrow. This construction makes it impossible to staple the speaker fabric to the frame (the method of choice with wooden frames) or to use of hook fastener tape instead.