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Speaker Longevity

Can someone give me some advice on how speakers wear? I have a 10 year old pair of Vienna Acoustic Beethoven's. I have never turned them up and l don't listen to rock, I basically listen to Solo vocal, Acoustic, Sacred Vocal, and Chamber. I have been running them through an all tube system by Quicksilver Audio, with a Vandersteen sub.. Do they degrade over time? Or, do speakers either work or not work?
Thanks, I would really appreciate some knowledgeable input.
rickpur
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tpreaves
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I've had a pair of Radio Shack Minimus 7's on my back porch for 20+ years.After several hurricanes and no telling how man backyard parties,they are still going strong.I can't explain why they have lasted so long and frankly,I don't really care,as long as they continue to do so.
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johnk
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Drivers still are made with paper surrounds. I have loudspeakers that I listen to daily that are older than I and never rebuilt. Im 45. I would say about 15-20 years for most quality loudspeakers depending on conditions or abuse.
rickpur OP
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Well, it’s been many months since I checked this post. I just want to thank everyone for sharing their knowledge- especially Elizabeth. I was really just curious if I should brace myself for a $6k purchase in the near future. Or- can I spend some money on upgrading cables. Never thought a power cable could make such an unbelievable improvement. For those of you who are not familiar with Voodoo Cables, I highly recommend checking them out.

Again, kind thanks..
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