Maybe the Acoustats were TOO good.... no replacement parts revenue was being generated....
As a long time MartinLogan owners, I can say that how long the panels last really depends on the environment they're in and how they're taken care of.
Monthly vacuuming of the panels keeps the dust buildup to a minimum. Humidity affects the lifespan also.
The newer panels will last 10 years EASILY before needing replacement. My Sequel panel were 16 years old and instead of replacing them, I upgraded.... but you could tell the "magic" was gone...
Hope that helps... I also agree about auditioning a pair of Maggies. They have a similar sound to e-stats. I'm not sure about their reliability, however.. Someone else with more knowledge about Maggies can attest....
Good Luck!
Tom
www.martinloganowners.com
As a long time MartinLogan owners, I can say that how long the panels last really depends on the environment they're in and how they're taken care of.
Monthly vacuuming of the panels keeps the dust buildup to a minimum. Humidity affects the lifespan also.
The newer panels will last 10 years EASILY before needing replacement. My Sequel panel were 16 years old and instead of replacing them, I upgraded.... but you could tell the "magic" was gone...
Hope that helps... I also agree about auditioning a pair of Maggies. They have a similar sound to e-stats. I'm not sure about their reliability, however.. Someone else with more knowledge about Maggies can attest....
Good Luck!
Tom
www.martinloganowners.com