Changing Tweeter on Olympica 3


Would like to get some opinions and advice. I wont be changing it myself, but for a 7 year old pair of Sonus Faber Olympica III’s , I need to replace the tweeter on one of the speakers. Is it strongly recommended to do both speakers? Or will it be ok sound wise by changing one (since the costs involved to change both).

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crap, I was a bit afraid of this. How different do you think it will be? I just ask because at some point I would like to potentially get the Nova III. Dont know when, could be in 1-2 years though...

I wouldn’t worry about it. They aren’t very old. After a few days break in everything should be just fine. 

Interesting, I have to admit, I am the 3rd owner, so I dont know how much actual use they have gotten in the past. I can say , physically, they are extremely mint and look almost brand new.

Theoretically, changing both is best, but I understand that there will be diminishing returns by spending the extra for the 2nd replacement.  

You can replace one and not worry about the 2nd, or maybe you could replace both, and sell the one that's still working to offset costs.  

@knotscott  that could be a good idea selling the older/working one. Not sure how much I could get for it and could take a while to sell.

Fine Sounds insists that both dont need to be changed. As long as a 200 hour break in is done on the new / changed one, it should be fine.