Whether used drivers are worth it or not depends on how well they actually work and what are the alternatives. There is nothing inherently bad about the idea. It all depends.
Replacement drivers that ARE NOT NEW STOCK?
I have recently purchased a used pair of the highly regarded and praised Von Schweikert VR-1. Unfortunately, they were delivered damaged: The woofer dust cap of one speaker is pushed in almost all the way;, and there is 1/2 inch dimple on the tweeter of the other speaker.
Upon playing them the damaged woofer has a raspy distorted sound. The other speaker sounded OK with no distortion or sonic aberrations
Von Schweikert informed me they have NO NEW STOCK OR NOS OF these drivers for VR-1. However, they possibly can source them from drivers "pulled out" of other speakers in their warehouse that are I assume VR-1 speakers damaged in other ways.
I am not so sure this is worth it, considering the drivers could be dried out or susceptible to sudden failure. However, I like some advice on this dilemma. The repair cost could be about $250 including shipping. The speakers sound very good as many AG member have claimed in other threads, but I am not sure if it is worth the aggravation, time, and potential hassles; and so, just start looking for an "equivalent" whether used or new.
I paid $550 for them. The VR-1 were discontinued in 2004 Will appreciate any advice. Thanks!!
Upon playing them the damaged woofer has a raspy distorted sound. The other speaker sounded OK with no distortion or sonic aberrations
Von Schweikert informed me they have NO NEW STOCK OR NOS OF these drivers for VR-1. However, they possibly can source them from drivers "pulled out" of other speakers in their warehouse that are I assume VR-1 speakers damaged in other ways.
I am not so sure this is worth it, considering the drivers could be dried out or susceptible to sudden failure. However, I like some advice on this dilemma. The repair cost could be about $250 including shipping. The speakers sound very good as many AG member have claimed in other threads, but I am not sure if it is worth the aggravation, time, and potential hassles; and so, just start looking for an "equivalent" whether used or new.
I paid $550 for them. The VR-1 were discontinued in 2004 Will appreciate any advice. Thanks!!