Lead In Von Schweikert Speakers

Why is there lead in some of the Von Schweikert speakers

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hap12305-07-2006 4:07am

hooper Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 396 posts 05-07-2006 at 08:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Used for mass-loading. Helps tighten the bass. In the case of VS speakers, it helps a lot.
ksroy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 31 posts 07-20-2006 at 12:58am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete This is VS' way of bringing down costs. (eg shipping weight). The cavity in the speaker acts as a resonance trap. The lead shot is required in that it tightens the bass, and stabilizes the impedance curve.