ss350

iTrader: (1)

Hey guys,
I have a set of focal 165kp components up front. One of the midrange speakers has failed, and I've decided that I'm going to replace the midrange drivers on both sides and keep the focal crossover and tweeters (in an attempt to save some $$$$). Apparently, no one sells the focal midrange drivers without the complete component set.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to what brand/model of midrange drivers I should go with? Preferably some that are going to work with the focal crossovers/tweeters and sound comparable to the original focal drivers?

thanks guys

duro78

iTrader: (6)

why didnt you just fix them assuming your the same guy that posted a few days ago. but anyway if your just tryiing to replace the mids your gonna run into the same problem as with the focals it will just be cheaper to buy an entire component set.

ss350

iTrader: (1)

There is nothing to fix. The passenger side midrange is blown. I tried to repair it, but I couldn't. So my options are..
1)buy new set of components
2)replace the individual focal midrange driver
3) replace both midrange drivers

I'm trying to avoid option 1. Option 2 is not possible. So I'm left with option 3.

Spike100

Reading your first thread it sounded as though there was a broken wire.
Your new thread provides more information that is different from your first thread.
Focal speakers are high quality components. Speakers in this class are designed so that you can accomplish a repair when a wire connection, seal, cone, etc. fails.

If you lack the expertise to do a speaker repair yourself, you can send the damaged component to a service that can fix the damaged part(s) and return your speaker to factory specs.

I think that will provide a better solution than your request for a substitute midrange.

--Spike

StreetOC192

iTrader: (7)

Did you contact Focal about acquiring a replacement?

Or try to get as much info about the focal mids that you can find (model number and specs). Call customer service at Madisound (http://madisound.com/) and ask them if they can suggest a comparable replacement.

ss350

iTrader: (1)

I contacted focal about a replacement, but this model is discontinued.

Spike100

^^ OK... So no replacement from the manufacturer...

Next step is "Google" for repair services.

--Spike

ss350

iTrader: (1)

anyone who can contribute something related to my original question would be very helpful

thanks

StreetOC192

iTrader: (7)

What about the 2nd part of my post above?

Davidspeciale

What someone should have told you is that replacement parts are available. Currently the k powers are out of stock and have been, however, there are polyglass mids available and I checked, they will pair up nicely with the crossover and tweeters. Woofersetc. Is the website. Enjoy!