Drivers and how to clean them: Notes from ScanSpeak

I use Pledge grab-it duster on the exposed bass drivers of my Kii Threes, not sure what equaliviant would be outside Australia. like a feather duster but claims made from special grab-it fibres to attract, trap and hold dust, allergens, dirt and hair. They do pick up and don’t leave any dust behind. In fact I use this on all my hifi gear to regularly clean and dust.

I use a dry cotton cloth on my Revel aluminim drivers. Just enough pressure to dislodge dust, usually a gentle swipe.

How about a low pressure air blast to remove any dust buildup ? 

Never had to worry about cleaning a speaker driver, never heard of such a thing....I would not touch them with anything...leave em alone....

Do drivers become dirty when grilles are left on

@hickamore :


A little, but the only reason to really clean most drivers is aesthetic. My main speakers have no grills and the dust was apparent.  If you leave your grills on all the time, then I would not bother.