Dumb question #643: should speaker cables last a lifetime?

This assumes I take proper care, normal non extreme environment, etc. and the cables are high quality (shielding, etc). Will cables corrode internally on their own over time or should they last a lifetime?

aberyclark01-03-2017 2:35am

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helomech Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 766 posts 01-07-2017 at 08:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Current cable technology is no better than it was 40 years ago.
2channel8 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 634 posts 01-08-2017 at 05:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete " Like your car needs a regular oil change - speakers cables pick up all kinds of crap and gunk as well as carbon build up from the power amplifier - best to change cables every six months.".... ....Said the salesperson. ;^)
randy-11 Details Discussions Posts This discussion 1,913 posts 01-08-2017 at 10:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Current salesperson knowledge is no better than it was 40 years ago.
jayctoy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,962 posts 01-09-2017 at 01:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Helomech did we have magnet,liquid cables before 40 yrs ago ?Or are we waiting for air cables...salesman are better 40 yrs ago...now they just tell you Google it..

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