Child Damage Mitigation

Good advice so far. Short sharp shock is what’s required.

Let’s face it kids and audio don’t mix well - until they get used to it using it properly. My teenage daughter is excellent at taking care of CDs, DVDs and using tech. But along the way, especially with my younger old son (and visitors) there have been numerous minor tech disasters.

One of the reasons I love my Tannoys is because they feature a near solid grille, which my son thankfully hasn’t yet realised can be removed. If I didn't have them I might go for some wall secured ATC SCM40s with their metal grilles.

I am always grateful not to be the owner of speakers featuring costly metal done tweeters. I couldn’t cope with pressure of knowing it’s a matter of when not if.

Hence valve amps also a big no no at the moment.

On the other hand let’s not forget damaged hi-fi can always be fixed or replaced, but children are irreplaceable.

That’s what I keep telling myself.

jon_5912

"I've had them crank it up to 11, panic, and run."

Me too, unforgettable experience. 
Amp survived, speakers survived, but I almost didn't.

I love my Creek Destiny 1 amp but next time I'm getting something with a heavier volume dial and maybe overload protection. All 100 watts through my speakers at once is not something I want to experience again! 

asvjerry,

"With a new child (congrats, BTW), all bets are off....and you likely won't have the time or energy for 'sonic amusement'.....;)"


Yes. Yes. Yes.

There's are very good reasons why it's best to have children whilst you're young and able.

Especially if both of you work. Not that childcare isn't work, but some like me found it tough. Just wasn't enough time.

I would also strongly suggest giving your child (and any future ones) the maximum attention you are able to in their first couple of years. It won't be easy but it will pay off on the end.

A child's brain is almost fully formed by 2 and those years will really really count.

Hence start the 'difficult' audio years.

No worries though with a bit of luck your child might one day follow in your footsteps.

Happens all the time.