In an effort to assist those seeking replacement drivers, I've just started a Google spreadsheet into which we will pour our best information. I intend to add the remaining models and probably the crossover circuits as time and memory allow.
Some drivers continue to be available. Unfortunately others do not. The Kestrel tweeter is perhaps the worst problem. To the best of my understanding - a few years ago, the great driver makers Peerless and Vifa were acquired by Tymphany which discontinued the Vifa brand, moved a few Vifa drivers into the Peerless line and dropped much of the Peerless line. On the bright side, we sourced many of our drivers from Scan Speak that continue in production.
Here's the link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WPe6uCxpNITBWOZnt8q7pAQcB7WSvus5nABAX6cu59s/edit?usp=sharing
The sources cited happily vend single units to retail customers.
One tidbit of advice: if you're having difficulty extracting a bad woofer that seems stuck to its gasket - don't mess up your baffle - just cut the cone out and grab hold of the chassis. It's more fun that way.
Happy Days!
Pat McGinty
Some drivers continue to be available. Unfortunately others do not. The Kestrel tweeter is perhaps the worst problem. To the best of my understanding - a few years ago, the great driver makers Peerless and Vifa were acquired by Tymphany which discontinued the Vifa brand, moved a few Vifa drivers into the Peerless line and dropped much of the Peerless line. On the bright side, we sourced many of our drivers from Scan Speak that continue in production.
Here's the link:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WPe6uCxpNITBWOZnt8q7pAQcB7WSvus5nABAX6cu59s/edit?usp=sharing
The sources cited happily vend single units to retail customers.
One tidbit of advice: if you're having difficulty extracting a bad woofer that seems stuck to its gasket - don't mess up your baffle - just cut the cone out and grab hold of the chassis. It's more fun that way.
Happy Days!
Pat McGinty