replace Mid-range speaker of Green Mountain Audio Imago VI


I need to replace the mid-range speaker of one of my Green Mountain Audio IMAGO VI speakers. It buzzes. In 2008, Roy Johnson upgraded my IMAGOs to a unique Series VI. Except for this annoyance, they sound as wonderful as ever. Does anyone know the particular mid-range speaker Roy likely used and from whom I can buy it?

lewgreen

If you don't find the mid, you can send me the good driver. I am happy to run full curves on it and help you find a suitable replacement.

Tim

Good luck with your search. I have owned several of Roy’s speakers, one being the Imago IV. Definitely worth repairing.

I do know he was fond of Morel drivers.

Something is causing that buzz...dust cap, loose mounting screw, misplaced wire., etc Can you get at the midrange, remove it, and take a good look for a possible physical cause, or do you think it has voice coil or former damage?

 

Thanks for your advice. I removed and reinstalled the speaker and couldn't find any cause for what I thought was buzzing. Upon careful listening, I determined the annoying sound was either distortion or crackling air which occurred only in some recordings and mostly during quiet/soft passages of piano solos. For example, on Reference Recordings' Dick Hyman Plays Fats Waller, Track1 has no distortion, but Track 2 has distortion throughout, especially when it starts softly. The speaker is an ETON 4-300-25sHEXb. Here's a photo of this speaker. If I replace it, how likely will it sound different from the good one without the crossover being adjusted to compensate, and if needing adjustment, how can I get that done? What is the best way to source a new one?