Toddler-Friendly Budget Speakers?

You’d be surprised how quickly toddlers learn not to mess with stereo gear if you're watchful. We always used the term… “that’s breakable” which worked pretty good for identifying stuff not to mess with.

My daughter had twins so we were forced to purchase the above referenced "fencing", although we called it the "baby jail".

My Focals are on four post Sound Anchor Stands which are very stable. I really question if a toddler could knock them over.

Developmental delays are often not diagnosed before two years of age. Statistics indicate that at least 8% of all children in the US exhibit developmental delays between birth and age 6. Toddlers usually begin walking around age one. You might be expecting learning acquisition at a rate beyond a child's capabilities. Even typically developing children can't be entirely relied upon to behave in an adult manner. Even when they do behave appropriately, their small size might make them more prone to injury from unexpected accidents. Numerous children die each year from toppling TV's. I'd suggest good risk management practices. Until you are certain of a child's understanding and behavioral consistency, I suggest one always leaning towards safety first. Changes can be made accordingly later. A separate room is ideal, in lieu of that I'd suggest properly wall mounted speakers such as a used pair of Thiels SCS's, Linn Kans, etc..

I think you are discounting the effect of "guest" toddlers who may not be as well "trained" as your children. I had a stylus destroyed and damaged driver cones from one little "friend" in particular when my kids were little. An ounce of prevention...

The only way I know of making childproof home is to make sure they cannot get in. If you anticipate being "visited" - better get rid of stands and anchor heavy objects to walls. Attaching speakers to wall or ceiling with straps might be good solution.

Thanks for all the various suggestions on how to approach the problem. However, I'd like to clarify that I've considered many of them already and at this point am strictly seeking speaker recommendations that fit the above criteria.

One person suggested on-walls and while that would be a great solution, installing wall-mounts are not possible at my current apartment. The other recommendations I've received thus far have been the Ohm Walshes and the Usher CP-6311. Not crazy about the former but the latter has somewhat piqued my interest. Just an update.