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The controller is mounted on the speaker, like several cheap systems. The volume control developed a short after the first week of ownership. Only reason I didn't fix it is my workaround (getting the knob in just the right position) seemed to do the trick. That said, for $150, develop a better controller, seriously, because this plastic POC doesn't cut it.
Oh and there is absolutely no way to open the controller portion of the speaker to re-solder.
What's great about it: Sound and Sub
What's not so great: Controller, Controller, Controller