When you say "old", not sure I understand. Are the rear Qs8's the only Axioms you own? All you have to do is move the wires from your other speakers to that terminal. Or, move your Qs8's to another terminal to see if the static follows the Qs8's.

Axiom's warranty is not going to cover your old, other brand speakers.

Of course, I could be not understanding what your saying.

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