It's all relative, right? Anywho...I have a set of Mirage M760s I bought in the late 80s. I still use them today. I recently acquired a set of Spendor S100s. Comparing on the same system the Spendors offer a different space of sound but I cannot yet say they are significantly better. Tomorrow I will be picking up a set of Focal Kanta 2s to also compare. I am hoping they will be better than both the Mirage and Spendors. I am using a McIntosh MA5200 integrated with a Rega RP8 with Ortofon Red2 cartridge, and McIntosh MCD-7008 CD player. With that said, "good speakers" should last a life time. Some maintenance costs may be necessary and very well is worth it.
How long do good speakers last?
I just ordered a set of Sonus Faber Olympica Nova Vs, my first foray into nice speakers. I turn 51 this month and am hoping these will be the last speakers I ever buy. But it got me to thinking - how long should I expect these speakers to last? Or any good speakers for that matter? Does the foam eventually break down? Issues with general wear and tear? Appreciate your perspectives!