Aerial model 5 woofer replacement

I recently blew the woofer in one of my Aerial 5 speakers. Not the 5b, and was looking for recommendations for a good after market replacement.

dreadhead08-30-2025 11:36pm

hk_fan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 627 posts 08-31-2025 at 12:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Why wouldn't you call an Aerial? They likely have some spares.
mitch2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,731 posts 08-31-2025 at 03:22am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I second the recommendation from @hk_fan. I spoke with Michael Kelly within the past year and, while they did move locations, the business is still operational. Michael is one of the good guys I have purchased from and very helpful to his customers, IME. It would be silly to get your replacement driver from anywhere else.
theo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,765 posts 08-31-2025 at 05:31am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I agree, although I ended up not buying Aerials, my conversationS with Michael would lead me to believe that he would be most welcoming to the opportunity to help.
sls883 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,054 posts 08-31-2025 at 11:48am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The woofer is a 7" cast-frame unit with a damped polypropylene cone, custom-made for Aerial by Vifa in Denmark. I agree that you should contact Aerial. The driver may no longer be available, but they could possibly recommend a substitute. You might end up replacing the woofer in both speakers so they match.