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!

bigtex2210-12-2021 3:21am

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kellyp Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 104 posts 10-17-2021 at 02:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Check the wiring. PVC is a commonly used jacket material. It continues to outgas over decades and the chloride oxides copper.
llg98ljk Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 171 posts 10-18-2021 at 02:57am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Bought a pair of ADS L810 II's in 1978. Used them until about 5 years ago. Passed them on to my brother and as far as I know, still making sounds. Only issue I ever had was blown tweeter fuses when my worthless step son used them while I was at work,
magman220 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2 posts 10-18-2021 at 01:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have a great pair of Advents from 1972 that had virtually no foam left. Got a couple of OEM woofers (an expensive fix I admit) and now I enjoy the sound I remember from way back when.The cabinets show their age but are still solid. Watch for foam loss and tweeter breakdown and 50-year-old speakers are possible.
jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,612 posts 10-18-2021 at 02:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete just got me thinking there is plastic in the oceans and landfills that are supposed to last 1 million years why can't they make speaker driver surrounds with that cr%p? just like black boxes on airplanes... 🙃
roadkingrich Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1 posts 10-18-2021 at 04:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I still have my Pioneer CS 99a speakers from 1978 that are still in great condition. Surrounds are cloth so never need replaced. They're in the barn along with my Cerwin Vegas VS 150's I bought new in 1997. I did have to recone the foam on the Vega woofers last year, but both pair still play flawlessly. Keep in mind these speakers are in a dirty, nasty, farm barn with critters, dust and filth. Haven't even been dusted off in 5 years. I would think technology would have them last even longer.