Originally Posted by
midlife
I have received my speakers from some ebay shopping. I have L166 woofers with woofer surrounds that appear to be intact, but the cone travel is tight and I am wondering if the surrounds are old enough to be limiting the cones proper movement? What makes me wonder is the Jubal woofers I have seem to be very free (almost lacking suspension) in movement compared to the 166 base drivers. I am not very knowledgeable about the optimum compliance for these woofers (when gently, by hand), working these cones back and forth, is my concern misplaced? I haven't been able to make a listening test since the system is not up and running at this time. thanks for any suggestions.