I bet you can get those foam surrounds replaced for a lot less than $800, assuming the voice coils weren't cooked. Then set the speakers to "small" for home theater, and use a separate sub or subs.
Whether a given subwoofer will do "more harm than good" for music depends on the specifics of the subwoofer and rest of the system, as well as on setup. In my opinion woofer diameter, in and of itself, is not a decisive factor.
Duke
dealer/manufacturer
Whether a given subwoofer will do "more harm than good" for music depends on the specifics of the subwoofer and rest of the system, as well as on setup. In my opinion woofer diameter, in and of itself, is not a decisive factor.
Duke
dealer/manufacturer