Do loudspeakers need to be Refurbished?


My speakers, a 4 way unit were built by a high end manufacturer in Belgium in 1983. Speakers are still great. However, as I read all the new reviews of great speakers I was thinking two things.
Do I need a new speaker? How much progress has speakers made in 15 years.
Do I need to replave some of the speaker units? Do speakers get old over time? I guess so. Maybe woofers, midranges, or tweeters go faster.
I have no expereince in this area and have never read about anyone talking about.
pernilla84eb

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Thanks, everyone for your responses. My base reflex speakers were called by one review - the best speaker in the world in 1984. If I can replace old drivers for $ 1,000 I get away a lot cheaper than the cost of buying a new pair. My speakers were $ 5000 in 1984. I am guessing the same quality would be twice that today.
Since speakers are furniture, more so than the rest of the stereo system I would like to keep the cabinets. The elements in my speakers are Audax (tweeter), KEF woofer etc. I can probably find replacement units. I would also buy new components for the crossover.
I will keep all of you posted on my progress in refurbish land.