@secretguy , Only until you work your way up to the right speaker and there is a "right" one for everybody..... if you can afford them.
How long do speakers last?
I ask because I have an opportunity to buy a pair of Von Schweikert VR-33's for an insanely good price. I get it: "it depends how hard they have been driven", but judging by the condition they were very nicely taken care of. My only concern is that will need repairs in the future whereas I could just spend that money on new speakers. On the other hand they sound fantastic. Just curious about the lifespan. They'd be a nice upgrade from my Klipsch bookshelves / sub combo.
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My brother has a pair of Von Schweikert speakers that are 30 some odd years old. The VR 33s are an excellent design intelligently made to keep the costs down. The sock instead of a veneer is an example of this. The sock can easily be replaced by any thin elastic fabric available at any fabric store. They are reasonably efficient. Any good 100 watt/channel amp will drive them to ridiculous volumes without any clipping. The surrounds are butyl rubber and will last forever. The crossover caps may need to be replaced eventually but that is no big deal. Learn how to use a solder iron. If you like the sound and the price is right go for it. Getting better speakers new would cost a lot more money. |
@mucker , The sky is the limit with fabric just please do not do the paisley. You will need a person competent with a sowing machine. The sock has to be made undersized so it will stretch tight putting it on. Think of putting a girdle on an elephant. |