Hi ozzy.
Not true, however, I understand the dealers apprehension in wanting (or not wanting) to remove the grills. There is a flyer (obtainable by emailing Golden Ear, or you can PM me) and the procedure itself is doable by a "lay person". However, it involves lying the speaker on its back, removing screws from the underside of the base and *carefully" lifting/pulling the grill forward. Personally, I wish it were a bit easier.
That said, of course you realize there are plenty of photos of the drivers, readily and widely available. Still, I agree with you that it would be nice if the grill could be *easily* removed.
But if the grill is removed correctly and the speaker is handled properly there wouldn’t be any kind of damage.
EDIT:
Note there is no Golden Ear published literature as to how to remove the side radiator panel grills. I posted a procedure and pictures on the Golden Ear forum. This is much more easily accomplished. I would recommend doing this (removing them). Why? Because when you see the quality of the workmanship, not just the radiators, it is rather convincing.
Not true, however, I understand the dealers apprehension in wanting (or not wanting) to remove the grills. There is a flyer (obtainable by emailing Golden Ear, or you can PM me) and the procedure itself is doable by a "lay person". However, it involves lying the speaker on its back, removing screws from the underside of the base and *carefully" lifting/pulling the grill forward. Personally, I wish it were a bit easier.
That said, of course you realize there are plenty of photos of the drivers, readily and widely available. Still, I agree with you that it would be nice if the grill could be *easily* removed.
But if the grill is removed correctly and the speaker is handled properly there wouldn’t be any kind of damage.
EDIT:
Note there is no Golden Ear published literature as to how to remove the side radiator panel grills. I posted a procedure and pictures on the Golden Ear forum. This is much more easily accomplished. I would recommend doing this (removing them). Why? Because when you see the quality of the workmanship, not just the radiators, it is rather convincing.