Genesis 3 speakers circa 1976

[MichaelD]

Any idea where I can get replacement drivers for my 1976 Genesis 3 loudspeakers? I know that quantum leaps of technology make these relatively dinosaurish, but I'm not into throwing away old stuff that still works, plus the walnut cabinets are pristine and a wonderful asset to my living room.

My specific issue is that the foam surrounds are beginning to disintegrate. Should I just go to a company that recones speakers and let them do it? Would that be cheaper and/or better than getting new drivers?

[MrBoylan]

Not sure where (or if) you can still get the drivers from those, but reconing is a fairly simple affair if that's all they need.

I'd recommend Parts Express for that:

Re-cone your speaker at Parts Express

-CB

[MrBoylan]

BTW, not sure if it is the same Genesis speaker manufacturer, but you could always consider an upgrade to the brand new Genesis 2.2 Juniors which will set you back a mere $49,000 a pair.

Genesis Offers 2.2 Junior Loudspeakers for only $49,000/pair

[richd860]

Hey dude.I also own a pair of Genesis III speakers.You can buy factory replacement drivers from Human Speakers.The guy that owns it,used to work for Genesis back in the day,and when they went belly up,he bought everything,and still makes replacement parts for these,and other speakers.Just google HUMAN SPEAKERS. Rich