I have my great grandmother's mono tube integrated 78 rpm turntable and world radio that has a speaker that looks barely used and ready for anything I can throw at it. Yet, my 15 yo center channel speaker has a completely rotten surround possibly from being snuggled up to my Pioneer Kuro plasma TV for most of it's life. The rest of the speaker's surrounds in that system still look perfect despite having lived in the same room playing the same movies. Replacing surrounds as an easy job, but I wonder if you'll ever have to do that with those speakers. I think you made a great choice for a life partner!
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!