thanks for all the advice.my anger was not directed at any members, sorry if you took it that way.not having my stero/home thearter system working the way it should bothers me.anyways i'll check the wires again,and switch speakers and see what happens.one other thing about when it kicks out,it's at high volumes.just wondering if the amp is peaking,then protecting itself? but why not the other speaker? i don't know,just thought i'd put that last idea out there.