How long should high quality speakers last?


My Zu Omen Def MKii (rev B) are going on 13-14 years old. The speakers sound wonderful. I have no intention of parting with them. The speakers came with the latest ZU tweeter design. How long should I expect the speakers to last without any issues? I do not abuse the speakers and run them with my Luxman 595ase amp. 

aberyclark

Showing 1 response by westcoastaudiophile

good OP! 

speakers need to check periodically(3..10yr), for: cabinets integrity, internal connections deox, bipolar electrolytic capacitors values, inductors, damping material etc..

simplest test is a slow sweep 10Hz..25kHz, starting at low loudness, then gradually increase volume to the max. you will be surprised to hear resonances and distortions caused by drivers and cabinets (cracks in adhesives, lose panels and components). another discovery will be many resonating objects in the listening room (paintings on the walls, glasses etc).