Green Mountain Audio


I picked up a set of Diamante's for cheap. They have trashed foam surrounds but otherwise seem fine. I plan on veneering the "marble" with a beautiful teak or rosewood- I haven't decided.The angles will look pretty cool with the right veneer. The marble is not so cool but rigid and heavy. 

Curious if some upgraded drivers would improve the sound- as apposed to re-foaming. I realize this is a shot in the dark but my understanding is Roy from GMA has passed so not sure where to get driver advice. Open to any and all suggestions.

ovinewar1

Contact Scanspeak, give them the model #s and see if they have any or if there’s a very similar or maybe even improved version.  Start by going to the source. 

Speaking as a woodworker, veneering marble isn’t that straightforward. Since you are only doing one side, and since the affects of environment on marble and wood are very different, choose wisely and test. A self-balanced veneer - two sheets stacked in opposite directions - is more stable than a raw veneer. A paper backed veneer is even more stable. Marble is a strange product with adhesives - so contact cement may be out. I use heat lock - but have no idea how it would work with the marble. 

It isn’t really marble. It is a synthetic resin. I figured I would practice different techniques on the underside and see what sticks best. The material is very similar to cultured marble shower walls. I believe if roughed up it will hold. I generative titebond on both substrates, allow to dry, and then reactivate with an iron. I prefer this over contact cement as you can adjust for fit. 

Get in touch with the Speaker Exchange in Tampa, they can reform the drivers. They have done excellent work for me on JBL and Tannoy drivers.