This invention provides an air seal system for loudspeakers where it is desirable to reproduce sound accurately and efficiently without loss in sound quality. The air seal system may include a housing, a baffle, and a cord gasket positioned in a gland to form an airtight seal between the baffle board and the housing. The gland may include a break. Secured in the break may be the cord gasket ends. The cord gasket ends also may be secured in a pocket, one or more notches, or in a retaining region.