How to care for the speaker

Although the fabric part of the speaker has water repellent treatment applied, you can use the speaker more comfortably and for a longer period of time by following the maintenance procedure below.

  • If the surface of the speaker gets dirty in the following cases, wash the speaker with fresh water (tap water, etc.) promptly to remove the dirt. Leaving dirt on its surface may cause the fabric part or the passive radiator section () to discolor or deteriorate, or the speaker to malfunction.
    Ex.
    • When the speaker has sand, salt (chlorine), or other residue on it after having been used in a mountain area, by a swimming pool, etc.
    • When the speaker is stained with foreign substances (sunscreen, suntan oil, etc.)

    Illustration of the speaker for locating the passive radiator

  • If the speaker gets wet, wipe off the moisture using a dry soft cloth immediately. In addition, dry the speaker in an airy place until no moisture remains.

  • The sound quality may change when water enters the speaker section of the speaker. This, however does not indicate a malfunction. Wipe off the moisture on its surface, and put the speaker on a dry soft cloth to drain the collected water inside the speaker. Then, dry the speaker in an airy place until no moisture remains.

Note

  • If the surface of the speaker gets dirty, do not use detergent, thinner, benzine, alcohol, etc. to clean the speaker because it will affect the water repellent function of the fabric part of the speaker.

  • Especially in cold regions, be sure to wipe off the moisture after using the speaker. Leaving moisture on its surface may cause the speaker to freeze and malfunction.

  • If sand grains, etc. enter the fabric or other part of the speaker, remove them carefully. Never use a vacuum cleaner, etc. on the speaker. It may cause damage of the speaker section or other part of the speaker.