Yep, I’d return those. Never seen a pair that rough. Lots of nicer pairs come up regularly for not much more money.

I’d have a service on a pair anyway to get them sounding top, but you won’t want to go replacing all the mid/bass drivers, too expansive. Looks like the coating might be coming off those, or they’re starting to separate from the rubber surrounds.

If you like how those sound, you’ll be blown away by a pair in better condition.

HC: 861v4/ID40/LPS, DSP5000, DSP5000VC, DSP3100, SW1600, HD621, Oppo BDP-105, Sony VPL-HW55ES
2-Channel: Oppo BDP-105, TEAC VRDS-7/Trichord Clock 3/PSU, 551, Quad 303, Harbeth Compact 7ES-3, Kimber cables, Russ Andrews mains and supports.
Previous Meridian: 5000C, 5200SL, 7200.2, 6000, 562V.2, 568.2mm, 800v4, 808.2i, 818v2/v3, 861v8, 502