Ron - Tried PM'ing you but got an error stating you weren't accepting private messages. I live in Grand Rapids, Michigan so semi close to you.
The woofers look good and moving the cones in and out by hand doesn't have a feeling of rubbing coils.
Problem is, I want to have these up and running for a New Years party. With UPS and Fedex observing Christmas on the 26th, I don't think there will be a way to make that happen without some hefty expediting fees and pushing Ron onto my tight schedule. Maybe I will try my local repair guy again and make sure he tests it in a way to hear what I'm hearing.