I have an original pair of Paradigm Atoms v.1s in a second system. I love these little mintors. One developed a distortion. Took it apart and found the surround of the woofer rotted. No surprise. Order a repair kit from speakerworks.com. Installed it last night. The Atom lives. Sounds as good as new. Ordered a nother kit for the other speaker. I guess if it didn't work I would have had to get a pair of Blumestein Orcas. Then I would need a Stereomour. Saved a few bucks for now.