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Damaged speaker rubber on Focal Electra 1008 Be. Return or Keep?

Hi everyone!

Just received a used pair of Focal Electra 1008 Be's. They look stunning. I can't connect them to my stereo yet, at office currently. Will be able to do so in the evening.

However, one of the speakers have a slight deformation on it's woofer's rubber. You think this would be a big problem ? Or is there any way to fix it without damaging the speaker ? Another thing that I am questioning is that how such a problem might have occurred in first place?

https://i.imgur.com/ZtwlTDC.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/adtEO66.jpg

Would be great to get some advice. I got these at 38% price of a new pair.

Another problem with this pair is that they have 6 new holes in the back of them. Since the previous owner used them as surrounds, mounted on wall for a while. Then used it as a stereo for his son. You think those holes would affect the sound in any way ?

https://i.imgur.com/MZVuP03.jpg

Thanks a lot for all the help!

denizpiri
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falconquest
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I'm always dumbfounded by the things people do to audio gear especially considering the cost. Dents, scratches, dings.....I get that an accident can occasionally happen but when I buy a piece of gear I take it out of the box, place it in my rack and it sits there. I always handle everything with great care. How people beat up fine audio equipment is beyond me.
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johnk
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Fill the holes and run the darn things they most likely are fine the surround looks to be a non issue

denizpiri OP
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@johnk Will do so ! Got Hegel H360 for home demo yesterday, Focals sound magical with that, super smooth yet enticing. So, Focals are definitely here to stay :D
I will be filling the holes soon. I think they are very shallow, so it will be more for cosmetic purposes.

Thanks  everyone ! :D
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