The KS-14's cones are NOT made out of paper. This is what I read on the BB website but I purchased a pair and love them. The KB-15's are louder and I tried them first but didn't do what I was shooting for. Got the KS-14's and love them. I can say honestly, they are not paper. Take a bright flashlight with you to best buy (grill doesn't remove easily) and shine in there Nya's 1 4 inch woofer that matches the rest of the icon series speakers and 2 horn loaded tweeter in each speaker.