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help w/ an old pair of Goetz speakers

I've got a pair of Goetz speakers that I bought used about 15-16 years ago, that I now use in a second system. The problem I'm having is that the mid-range drivers have started to deteriorate (getting sticky, and chunks of the baffle of one have come off on the grill). These were never very common, and it appears that Goetz has ceased to exist (I've looked through endless listings that all have the same contact info., but these appear to all be old and no longer active). I don't know if there were different models, as the only markings beside the brand badge are the pairs serial number- 046). It has an 8" woofer & a 4" mid-range driver, and a front port, among other details.

Does anyone have any experience with these, have suggestions on replacement mid-range drivers? I've gotten the woofers re-coned, but the stickiness of the mid-range cone material suggest they are beyond this. I also live in an area (NE Iowa) where finding someone with any expertise in speaker repair has so far been a futile exercise.

Thanks in advance for any help.
dmoore365

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Thanks Pmotz. I think I found not only the driver, but a source. After a good deal of searching google on the markings on the driver, I found it. Of course after all that, when I went back to confirm that I found the correct driver, I noticed a piece of tape. When I pulled it back, it said Seas (it is the model H143). I could have saved a lot of time if I'd noticed it earlier. I think I found a source, so hopefully a few more years on the secondary system.

I agree with you--- I was glad to upgrade these on my main system w/ some Vandersteens. They were still more than adequate for the other components in my second system, and the price was right (free).

Cheers!
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