As mentioned in the first story, one detail that makes the BMR1 Nearfield Monitors unique is their removable, customizable grilles. By default, the BMR1s don’t actually come with any grilles. This is because:
1. While the grilles are designed to minimize the audible impact, audiophiles know grilles will inherently add some coloration.
2. We wanted listeners to only pay for what they need and make the speakers part of their workspace; and plenty appreciate the bare, industrial look of the exposed BMR1s. But sometimes, you want a cleaner aesthetic—one you can customize. That’s where the grilles come in.
Made of coated steel with an ABS frame, each grille attaches to the BMR1 with a satisfying magnetic click and a sleek form factor. Lightweight yet durable, they provide added protection for the drivers and surfaces of the speakers. But their main function? Personalization. We are working on a number of grille concepts and planning to include the community in the future to have 3D-printed options available as well.
Swapping the grilles is easy. The grille framework attaches via embedded magnets to the screws on the front plate of the speaker. Each grille fits placed flush inside the BMR1s frame, where it’s held in place by the same magnets.
Above are pictures of the initial grille colorways, as well as some of the new concepts that we’ve been creating. We’re also planning to run polls for future grille colorways and designs. Stay tuned!
Are you planning to snag a pair of grilles for your BMR1 speakers?
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