Last June I did something stupid and blew a tweeter in one of my Eidolons.
Avalon Acoustics answered the phone on the third ring. Using the speakers serial number they sourced the proper tweeter. They mentioned that most of the drivers they use are made to their proprietary specification.
Avalon required a bank transfer for payment or use one of their dealers for a more traditional method of purchase. I did the bank transfer and the tweeter was ground shipped and received five days later.
I see a very similar looking tweeter on the madisoundspeakerstore site but the model number on my tweeters box isn't the same. Avalon Acoustics is a small and long established company with a reputation for snubbing some in the audio press. I've personally seen their speakers being used in more than a few high end post production studios over the years, and good enough for Rick Rubin.
Undoubtedly there are speakers that will satisfy different tastes. I'm always entertained by listening to a talented retailer define what is a better speaker. At this level of investment I'll continue to trust the choices of the industry professionals and support the manufacturer for replacement parts.
Avalon Acoustics answered the phone on the third ring. Using the speakers serial number they sourced the proper tweeter. They mentioned that most of the drivers they use are made to their proprietary specification.
Avalon required a bank transfer for payment or use one of their dealers for a more traditional method of purchase. I did the bank transfer and the tweeter was ground shipped and received five days later.
I see a very similar looking tweeter on the madisoundspeakerstore site but the model number on my tweeters box isn't the same. Avalon Acoustics is a small and long established company with a reputation for snubbing some in the audio press. I've personally seen their speakers being used in more than a few high end post production studios over the years, and good enough for Rick Rubin.
Undoubtedly there are speakers that will satisfy different tastes. I'm always entertained by listening to a talented retailer define what is a better speaker. At this level of investment I'll continue to trust the choices of the industry professionals and support the manufacturer for replacement parts.