Let me start by saying I'm a huge id fan. Owned several variations of v2 and v3 max's and cx mids, and max v3 is my favorite sub ever
That said, receiving a sub with chips in magnet and a terminal which binds on basket is defective and needs replaced. No reason a brand new sub, both version and purchased, should have defects. I don't care if they're purely cosmetic or have an affect on the sound.
I'd be looking at returning that thing or asking for a replacement.
Maybe it's just me, but I've owned dozens of subs and can't think of any that had those issues.
Regardless, I'll be snagging a v4 sometime in the next year or so. Gonna try out Dayton ho 12s for a while
That said, receiving a sub with chips in magnet and a terminal which binds on basket is defective and needs replaced. No reason a brand new sub, both version and purchased, should have defects. I don't care if they're purely cosmetic or have an affect on the sound.
I'd be looking at returning that thing or asking for a replacement.
Maybe it's just me, but I've owned dozens of subs and can't think of any that had those issues.
Regardless, I'll be snagging a v4 sometime in the next year or so. Gonna try out Dayton ho 12s for a while