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Wilson Maxx II problem

I have a pair of Wilson Maxx II's that I have thoroughly enjoyed, until a couple of days ago.  I developed a crackle in one of my woofers.  The replacement cost is over $1K for the woofer.  I'm told, the woofer is specifically designed to the crossover, in the particular speaker, that's why I can't simply replace it with a used one, from another Maxx.  Does anyone have any suggestions, for a replacement woofer, other than shelling out over a thousand bucks?  Here's some component info:  I'm running krell KV-600 monoblocks as my power, and Aesthetix Calypso as my preamp.  The Krells are rated at 1200 watts into 4 ohms, which is what the impedance is for the Wilson's.  The Calypso tops out at 88 on the "dial", and I usually top out at 62, but the other night I went to 67.  I don't have a graph, but I would think I was well under 1K wattage.  I have always been told, that a driver can take a lot of power, as long as it's clean.  Did I simply put too much power in, or should I put an oscilloscope on my amps?  Is there another option, besides shelling out a thousand bucks, and still have the speaker match it's original specs?
handymann

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handymann OP
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:(  I'm sure it's my woofer and I agree-the replacement price is in line with the cost of the speaker.  Was just hoping for another solution.  Any others out there will a comment?
handymann OP
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Has anyone ever heard of a woofer being matched to a specific serial number and crossover?  I would a think a Wilson 13" woofer, would be the same, whether it was going in a Maxx II or any number of Maxx III's.  To me, that's like saying a cartridge is matched to a predetermined tone arm-I mean one particular arm, not just any of the brands same model number arm.  Or, an interconnect, being matched to a specific preamp by serial number.
handymann OP
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Thanks Peter.  I will be moving soon, so I'm going to get it done, while I'm otherwise occupied.  I can still play it at 3/4 power and hear any problem, so I will keep it down, while I'm waiting.
handymann OP
389 posts
 
Luckily for me, the damage isn't that bad. I can listen at normal to moderately high volume levels, before it starts to break up. I have as much time as I need, to research all scenarios.  I'm still waiting to hear back from Wilson, to find out how much power the speaker will actually handle. Once I get the driver replaced, sure don't want a repeat of the failure.  
handymann OP
389 posts
 
I've learned a lot , although it be through other dealers who took time to talk to me.  The woofer is matched somewhat to the crossover network  I didn't really understand at first and being from Missouri,  I had to be shown or I this case taught. 
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