Driver replacement.

[prash]

I discovered this site only today and would like some advise from knowledgeable people. Please help.0

I am interested in replacing drivers from my old Boston acoustics speakers which are basically a 2-way bkshelf speaker with a 1" tweeter and a 8" mid/bass woofer. I want to, if it's the right way to go, just replace them with new drivers. it's obviously easier because that way I dont have to invest in new enclosures or makes holes in the current ones. This box is about 1.02 cu. ft in volume and sealed (not ported).

I was looking in parts express and the suggestions I got was was a choice between three different brands. One was a Focal polyglass for about $80 a pop, one audax one which was more expensive (carbon fiber) and an el cheapo one (I think) for $15 or so. I am leaning towards the Focal driver however unless someone has a better idea. I have no idea what tweeter to get with this. there are a lot of choices for it and am confused. scanspeak, vifa, you name it...
I also read here that a single 8" woofer is not the way to go etc...but my old speaker used to sound excellent in it's day, better than a lot of speakers I have heard within the $1200/pair range (IMO). so that makes it even more confusing.

I would really appreciate some suggestions on how to proceed
and brands/model numbers you would suggest for replacement.

thanks
Prashanth

[Super]

Replacing the drivers alone will not sound good at all. You will need to completely redesign the crossover, and will, apart from the enclosure, basically have to design a new set of speakers. It is also very difficult to find good 8 inch drivers to use as midranges. You're best bet is to see if you can find the original drivers somewhere.