[Jayce]

I took a look at the speaker and think I found the problem. My friend suggested that it might be a stray strand of wire under the little protective cover over the speaker connections. I took a look and there was a small one on the speaker held on by two nuts. Took it off and although it had some insulation, sure enough the two heavy wires going to the field were literally smashed against the edge of the cover and the speaker frame and it looked original! I checked the wires and there is definitely a small, rubbed through spot on one that appeared to be touching the speaker frame. I carefully bent both wires up and away from the frame, and decided to leave the little cover off. I will have to meter it tomorrow, but I am fairly sure that was the issue. Utah really needed some better quality control! Now, would these be AC or DC?