Metal protection over the tweeters is a practical strength, reducing the risk of damage from fingers or accidental contact without hiding the drivers.
Pros: Loudness / maximum volume, Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use)
Cons: AirPlay compatibility, Spotify Connect reliability
Driver protection is mixed because the speakers have no grille option, leaving the woofer exposed to fingers. The tweeter's phase cap does provide some useful physical protection.
Pros: Amplifier power requirements, Bluetooth connectivity
Cons: On-device controls, Auto-off and standby behavior
The exposed drivers have no grilles, leaving the soft tweeters vulnerable to curious fingers or accidental contact.
Pros: HDMI ARC, Low-volume performance
Cons: AirPlay compatibility, Wi-Fi streaming reliability