Speaker maintenence. When to re-foam etc.

I like to shop for second hand equipment and have been looking at some older Watt Puppies.
At what age is it time to consider maintenence?

jeffjarvis05-16-2005 11:41pm

chadnliz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,736 posts 05-17-2005 at 01:40am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There are too many variables, humidity, use and so forth...but that beind said 10-15 years maybe...it just depends
jeffjarvis OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 257 posts 05-17-2005 at 03:59am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The speakers I'm interested in are about 9 years old. Is it difficult or expensive to re foam the speakers? Does it change performance?
chadnliz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,736 posts 05-17-2005 at 07:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete NO, NO AND NO...I have a pair of 25 yr old Towers and they sound great..if you dont want to fuss with it look up little stereo shops in your area...shouldnt cost much either