Question Suggestions for Acoustic Energy AE209 replacement tweeter

[Shotokan101]

Pair of AE209 floorstanders, one of the tweeters is irreparably damaged, so looking to replace both with anything suitable.

Anybody have any suggestions?

Thanks,

Jim

 

[Gray]

Maybe contact AE and ask about the price and availability of direct replacements.
(And/or their spec, so you can look for alternatives).

 

[Roger_A]

Pair of AE209 floorstanders, one of the tweeters is irreparably damaged, so looking to replace both with anything suitable.

Anybody have any suggestions?

Thanks,

Jim

Well first of all I would try contacting Acoustic Energy as they're usually, from what I've heard, very helpful. They may be able to supply a replacement or tell you what make and model they are so you can try to find one from the manufacturer or a DIY stockist. If they're no longer available I would contact a supplier such as Wilmslow audio who supply drive units and kits and may be able to supply a close match if not the original type. If you just get any right size tweeter then you run the risk of it being a poor match for the crossover so it could change the character of the speaker which would probably be for the worse.

 

[nopiano]

Are your tweeters the type with a little triangular guard over the front? If so, a pair of AE109 sold on Ebay recently for £40, so a secondhand route might be a thrifty option. And that also tells us that larger expenditure probably isn't a good investment.

However, I agree, get in touch with the manufacturers first.