7 years is just barely broken in! Seriously, unless your drivers have foam surrounds, speakers should last a long, long time. My Spendors have 15 years and should continue for many more. The vintage drivers in my high-efficiency speakers date from the 1960s and 1970s, and they still sound great. The woofers from the '60's were reconed a few years ago with NOS paper cones, but other than that everything is stock.
How long do high quality speakers "last"
I am the original owner of a pair of ProAc Response 2 speakers. They are almost 7 years old, but have never been driven excessively hard. How long (i.e. useful lifespan in years) can I expect these speakers to "last" (i.e. no significant sonic degradation) if I care for them carefully? When they do start to degrade, what mechanical failures and sonic degradations can I expect to occur? Thanks in advance!!!
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