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 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
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 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