Thoughts on extending speaker life.


For those of us who own speakers that are past a few years old, and those same speakers utilize dynamic drivers, what are your thoughts on extending the life of the rubber surround ( assuming that your driver utilizes this kind of design).
In general, as the driver ages, the likelihood of the rubber surround failing increases. Without actually replacing the driver ( not possible in some instances) what do you suggest to extend the life of the driver(s), if anything?

For those with other types of driver design, what are your concerns about the extended usage of this kind of driver as it ages?

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bought my VonSchweikert db99s in 2005 and the surrounds show no deterioration. I never "treated" the surfaces of the speaker surrounds in any way. The sound is still stellar to me. I'm very happy I spent the money since now the company’s products are priced in the stratosphere. I guess that’s where their market is.