Replacing rear speaker on Z5300

[AeonFlame]

I have a z5300 setup connected to my audigy2 zs. Recently, Ive noticed that the rear right speaker has started making an ugly buzzing sound when the volume is raised more than halfway. The same thing happens with the rear left speaker,but to a lesser extent.

Since I am unable to buy replacement speakers for the rear channels, I was wondering if they could be replaced with a pair of desktop stereo speakers, however this leads to more questions that I am unable to answer

1. Should I split a pair of desktop speakers and use one speaker on each channel?

2. Should I use a pair of speakers on each channel, effectively creating a faux 7.1 setup

3. Should these speakers be independently powered, or is the amp capable of powering them?


Lastly, if any of the above is possible, how do I go about connecting the speakers to the RCA cable from the subwoofer?

The rear speakers are currently connected to the sub via RCA extension cables. The cords that were attached to the speakers were too short so I got a male - female RCA cable and split it.

 

[MEgamer]

ME gamer is actually incorrect. The impedence of the statellite speakers is 8 ohms. I know I can chance the 4 ohm speakers, but I'd rather not.

I dont know how the speaker got damaged in the first place. I never even took the volume past 3/4 way and its on half volume most of the time

i had the logitech z4s long time ago, but i stil have the manual, and in it, does say that the satellites are 4 ohms.... there wouldnt be any need for logitech to lie about this. It IS 4 ohms.

 

[AeonFlame]

I didnt mean that your z4's sattelites aren't 4 ohms, just that my z5300's are 8 ohms.

Heres the specs

Total FTC power: 280 watts RMS
Satellites:
Left/right: 35.25 watts RMS x 2 (into 8 ohms, @ 1 kHz, @ 10% THD)
Rear left/right: 35.25 watts RMS x 2 (into 8 ohms, @ 1 kHz @ 10% THD)
Subwoofer: 100 watts RMS (into 8 ohms, @ 100 Hz, @ 10% THD)
Center channel: 39 watts RMS (into 8 ohms, @ 1 kHz, @ 10% THD)

 

[AeonFlame]

I just noticed that if I press on the cone, the buzzing stops. Not too much pressure either. Any tips or tricks I could try?

 

[Guest]

Unless you plan to spend your time with a finger in the speaker, no. The drive unit is broken -- most likely the voice coil glue has expanded with heat and is rubbing against the magnet.