EMIM from 4.5 infinity has anyone rebuilt?

Someone over at audioasylum site in Planars section just mentioned that Layne Audio has a new source for the EMIT & EMIM drivers- only $69 and supposedly better than originals. Use the google search engine (www.google.com) and type in Layne Audio to get to their site and from there you can email them for further info. Thats what I'm going to do, as I'm curious. My Renaissance 90's are 100% but never hurts to have backups for the future as I dont intend to part with the truly superb Ren 90's anytime at all.

By the way- it might be helpful to know: an EMIT was out on one of my brother's Infinity speaker- and it wasnt the EMIT itself that was bad. Rather it was a loose solder connection in the crossover circuit. Resoldered it and problem fixed.

The hardest part in replacing these diaphragms is the VERY strong magnetic force that opposes you taking it a apart and putting a replacement in.

To evrybody who is looking for EMIM and EMIT replacements: "Layne Audio" (615)298-4124 sells modern German-designed replacements. These are made of different material which is not moisture absorbent, they are more efficient and a lot faster and clearer. They are 4 ohm drivers, physical size: 3.5" by 7 7/8" with working area of 2.5" by 6 7/8". And they are $69 a pop (!) dropping to $64 for multiples. You MAY need to increase your midrange drive resistor to compensate for slightly higher efficiency, but may be not, especially if you have a mid control. They also have tweeters at $49 ea. Say "Halleluya!" Rgds, Mark, Infinity 4.5, still one fo the best speakers in the world.

Further info on EMIM replacements. Clicking on this link will give you info from manufacturer, as well as lower price than Layne Audio. However I need one question answered: what is the crossover frequency in 4.5 at which EMIMs take over? These GB ribbons only work from 500hz and up, but VMPS who also uses them claim that they go down to 160 hz. ???

Which Link and which place has a lower price than Layne Audio?

Sorry, just noticed the link didn't go thru. It's GR Research, , they sell EMIM replacements for $59 ea. as well as a ton of other speaker parts including many different ribbons. Good luck, Mark.