Should I replace my driver?


I did something really stupid and knocked over my beloved KEF LS50.  I dented the gold driver--it sounds fine but doesn't look great.  I talked to the KEF factory and they will replace the driver for $150.  I don't live to far away and can actually just drop it off for surgery.  My question:  is there any reason NOT to do this from a sound standpoint?  Is it correct to assume that once I put 100-200 hours on the repaired speaker (i.e: break it in), it will sound virtually the same as my other speaker with the original driver?  Thanks! 
mcanaday
That is a really interesting idea, Mikey.  That would definitely keep them in sync...
150 seems a pretty decent price compared to some other companies. I’d by 2 and change both, and then you have one good spare.... if you plan to keep them a long time.
Great!

Thanks, guys.  I will confirm this with KEF and then take it in.

Really appreciate it...
My question: is there any reason NOT to do this from a sound standpoint? 
I would just confirm with the factory or the repair facility that the replacement would be the exact same make and model as the original driver.  Assuming that is the case I would not expect there to be any sonic issues following breakin.

Best regards,
-- Al
 
If it's visible, then it's worth the money. The decision is yours. Think about how hard it might be later if you want to sell your KEFs with a dented gold driver. Would you buy it?