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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
ovinewar1 OP
91 posts
 

Thank you Kenjit. I will make sure to do that. 

dabel
1,646 posts
 

+! 

Make sure you upgrade those crossovers in there as they were using quite basic and cheap circuits to save money. 

Muy importante ....

csmgolf
877 posts
 

Before you consider changing anything in the crossover, decide if you like them the way they sound. The crossovers are simple looking because they were first order and will have a minimum number of parts. Messing with the crossover could make matters significantly worse. 

thecarpathian
4,185 posts
 

Indeed, life has a knack for interrupting the fun things we'd like to do.

Perhaps when it warms up this Spring, you can continue...

jackd
1,043 posts
 

@ovinewar1 

 

As a previous owner of GMA speakers I would suggest you finish your cosmetic work and then spend some time listening before messing with the crossovers.  While yes to a point Roy had to parts source to a price point he also parts sourced to a voicing he thought was correct for his designs.  Following the advice of Kenjit and others and making wholesale changes and upgrades may result in nothing more than an unlistenable speaker with premium parts.  I would trust Roy's judgement over the "self appointed" experts. But feel free to trust whoever you choose.  

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