Hello McRib,

The frames are made of plastic. See also this thread (where I posted some pictures of me putting new cloth on). https://forum.beoworld.org/forums/topic/changing-cloth-on-beolab-8000-instructions/

I would say that it will not be easy to make the flanges and the top part align perfectly as on some (stock) images, especially when redone.

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The original cloth was welded to the frames. Mine are not 100% flush. The flanges stick out a bit. I think it is because of the added thickness of cloth and tape. Still they are now much better than before!

Regards,

Johan

 

 

The lugs that clip the top part down can easily snap when you try to flip it up to remove the grilles. I’d seen it flipped up easy as you like on a YouTube video, but as soon as I did it, I heard something snap. So if they won’t stay down in place then chances are the lugs have been snapped off previously.

Luckily in my case I was removing the original grilles to install some (BL18-esque) wooden fret ones, so wasn’t so bothered.

you only need to unclip the frame on the sides to be able to remove it by sliding it upwards. I think I've seen the same YouTube video and mentioning that you have to flip up the top part of the frame to be able to remove it is completely wrong. It will only result in unnecessarily breaking the clips holding it in place.

The clips on the sides are a bit hard to disengage, but it can be done by carefully, but firmly pressing the front towards the speaker with one hand while pulling the angled section away from the backside with the other hand. Start from the top and bottom and move towards the centre of the speaker. You will hear a distinct click once the clips disengage.

Once you've slid the frame back on, you have to press the front the same way as before and "massage" the angled section around the edge to allow the clips to engage by pushing directly where the clips are with your thumb. This can also be a bit tricky, which is probably why they are often seen sticking out, as many don't know how to get them to sit correctly again.