doh, the frame IS plastic.. that would explain why it felt like it.Also, one of the two I recieved has a problem. I think it will be fine, but when you look horizontally, the cone (where it is attached to the surround) isn't flat, its kinda wavy and goes +- 3 mm up and down as you turn the driver.
The box has large 1" blue numbers that say 11/95. I guess B-Stock means they just sat in a warehouse?