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Child Damage Mitigation

Last week the wife and I brought a new baby home - our first - and it's been fun introducing her to the music we love. It dawned on me this morning that this child will be crawling before I know it and my lovely pair of Magnepan 3.7's might be sitting ducks. They're less agile than the cat, closer to the ground than the house plants, and more fragile than the couch. As I've calculated I've got approximately 6 months to find a way to prevent any child-induced damage so your input is greatly appreciated. What can I learn from the grand wisdom of AG about how to keep the kid away from the speakers? 
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dekay
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This is foolproof (and fun for all).

Motion activated Magnepan protection system video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jHYV6nJksw

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dekay
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Not certain if you are concerned with the speakers toppling, or other damage.

If possible tipping/toppling is the concern then look into after market stands that are more stable then the "stock" stands (Mye stands for an example).

You could also "affix" the stock stands to the floor with a few small drill holes and suitable wood/masonry screws.

Another option would be to place a pair of "target" speakers next to the Maggies and plaster them with My Little Pony stickers.

I would suggest, due to their attention getting looks/think Transformers, a used pair of Wilson Audio Alexandria speakers.

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