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Time to replace speakers, suggestions wanted

I have enjoyed my Totem Rokks for about 8 years now. Recently I noticed the distinctive sound of the paper separating on the left mid-range. So I will start the search for replacement speakers and will limit my search to full range towers. I listen to mostly rock from acoustic to hard and I am looking to get back into vinyl soon. Fidelity is important. I have heard Aerial 7B's and was very impressed. They might be a bit much for my system. I would appreciate input on speakers to audition.

My system consists of Marantz 63SE CD, Adcom GDA600 D/A, Rotel RC-990BX pre, 2 bridged Rotel RB-980BX amps (horizontally bi-amping to keep leads as short as possible), all fed by a Rotel RLC900 line conditioner. I also have a Paradigm powered sub, but I hope this will go away.

My listening room is the 15x20 L part of my finished basement. Berber carpet, bare (for now) walls, and 8' drop ceiling.
dan_ed
socrates
247 posts
 
Why not just replace the ailing driver?
ozfly
887 posts
 
Dan, you may wish to either replace the drivers per Socrates' suggestion or have them repaired. Even if you decide to get new speakers, repairing/replacing the drivers on your old ones will fetch a higher price when you sell them. I had the driver paper and foam repaired on an old pair of AR's and the repairs lasted longer than the originals. Good luck.
dan_ed OP
2,451 posts
 
Thanks for the info Ozfly and Socrates. I probably will have this done no matter what I decide about new speakers. I have been very impressed with these little boxes, but I think that I am ready for an upgrade. I just added the second amp in the last 6 months and I feel that I am starting to beat the crap out of the Rokks.

Do you suggest having this repair done by Totem or is there another place that can do the job righ?
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