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Speaker grille

Hey kiddo! Have you ever noticed the little tiny holes or lines on the front of speakers? Yup, those are called the speaker grille!

So, just like how you have a t-shirt with tiny holes or a pattern, speakers have a grille made up of small holes or lines that let sounds pass through. Without the grille, the inside parts of the speaker would be exposed and it would be easier for things to get inside and damage it.

The grille also protects the delicate parts inside the speaker from dust and other things that can get inside. Sounding cool already, right?

One more thing, speaker grilles can add to the overall appearance of a speaker too! They can be made of different materials like metal, cloth, or even plastic and made in different designs and colors to match the look of the speaker.

So, that’s what a speaker grille is, little holes or lines on the front of a speaker that protect the inside parts and look cool too!
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