How long should speakers last?


I've had a set of NHT 2.5i speakers for 18 years. They still play great. How long should speakers last? Is there a rule of thumb?

I am about to purchase a similar age set of mirage m3si. Assuming they were well taken care of, how long would you expect they last?

Thanks!
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Showing 1 response by bdp24

It seems like dynamic drivers can last if the surround is made of Butyl (rubber) rather than foam. I have a pair of early-70's ESS Transtatics with KEF drivers (B139 and B110) which are still fine.