Dang, it took almost 1.5 years to get this done and the speakers are still defective. Do not want to sound sarcastic, but I am not surprised. Some products are made for a price point and there is only so much that can be done with it. Epos' manufacturing move to China did make a dent in quality. The speakers I was telling you about, the ES11s, are still perfect today, very stable and the veneer looks new. Enjoy your speakers for what they are worth. The sound is the key.