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Epos speakers - no longevity?

I have recently had an Epos M Sub turn into a paperweight and a pair of Epic 5’s start squeaking on lows.  Gently used - low hours - low volumes — Cambridge Audio 840A V2, Cambridge Audio DAC, Cambridge Audio CD.  Jazz/classical.  They are by no means new but I am shocked at two failures on light duty.  Is this common?  Great while they worked - garbage now - look brand new.  Curious if others have had similar experiences.
craisin1
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johnk
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Planed obsolescence seems modern audios not built to last. Much can not be properly repaired and is designed to be binned not rebuilt. 
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fitzterry
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I have older Epos M5 and had M16 and they are built like a tank. No problems and fabulous sound. Seems all subs with electronics eventually have issues. It's a matter of when will they act up. Not so much speakers. I am not thrilled with the newer Epos sound. Their newer soft dome domes have an edge that I never experienced with their metal dome. Usually it's the other way around..
craisin1 OP
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Much appreciate the responses.  

Currently running the same source through Tekton speakers and sub.  Sounds outstanding -- no issues.  Makes me completely mental to have expensive gear die after light use and careful handling - especially since they sounded great when they were up.  However, I figured I was purchasing speakers for the long run - not 6 years.

Power spike is an interesting theory but I have speakers connected to amp and use an ac line filter.

This may push me over the edge to purchase a pair of Pro Ac speakers - a friend has them and I have never had an audio experience as fulfilling as listening to them ~ magical.  Just need to win the lottery....
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