I bought my Magnepan MG 1B speakers in 1985. They have been to the factory twice... the first time when I blew the tweeters because the fuse was bypassed and the second time 10 years later when the repair needed touch up. The speakers are now handed on to my college age son. As long as you have a climate controlled environment Magnepan's will last... don't leave them at an un airconditioned location where the membrane will deteriorate from heat. The 1.7's I now have will likely be in my will 25 years from now.
