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.
Thank you all for your replies. There is some great wisdom here.
Considering how little I am paying for them, the worst case is I can just sell them without a loss if I don't like them. But from all accounts they should be great speakers that I will enjoy for many years. Thanks again for the insight and replies. |
@oscar44 That's funny! @gdnrbob I'll reach out to see if parts are available, Good advice! @mijostyn As it turns out, I can solder, so I'll look into in when Cap replacement time comes. Not that I'd do it (I am more of a traditionalist), but I could theoretically find a new color/tone/sheen material for a fresh look. Interesting. |
@mijostyn "Think of putting a girdle on an elephant." Thank you for that visual! : ) |
Well, I pulled the trigger, thanks to the "push" (read "good information") from you all. Thank you for the knowledge to be able to make a sound decision on. The clarity (compared to my Klipsch bookshelves) and depth of soundstage if remarkable. On the downside, I'm realizing the limitations of my amp. Must. Get. More. Power. Nothing better than an excuse to upgrade my system! |
