Help replacing 8" woofer on Gershman Avant Garde Rx-20


In a bit of exuberance while my kids were out of the house, I went past 50% on my amp and blew out my woofer on my 10 year old Gershman Avant Garde RX-20.  

I believe it's an 8" ribbon driver?  Looking for an exact replacement or an upgrade to both.  

Any suggestions?  https://www.soundstagenetwork.com/revequip/staff10.htm

 

 

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Showing 1 response by ihcho

I bought a store demo GAG.

Once I got it home, it buzzed on one particular CD. I thought it was the driver. The dealer ordered a new driver from Gershman and I brought the speaker back to the dealer and tested on his machine. Well, the buzz was hardly noticeable. Anyway, the dealer installed a new driver. When I brought it home, the buzz was reduced, but a tiny buzz was still there. Then, I realized the problem was on my part. Then, I upgraded the amp and preamp, and the buzz was completely gone.

My amp/preamp was almost 20 years old (Plinius SA102 and M16P), and once upgraded, Gershman sounds much better.

I guess you can simply order a driver from Gershman if they still have it. Or, you can ask them about replaceable driver.

I also listen loud and dial at around 12 o’clock on preamp volume.