How long do speakers last?

I have 15 year old speakers and I cannot remove the sock but they work fine. Do I have to worry about woofers deteriorating or are there electronics (crossover?) inside which won't last forever? I don't use these much.

samuellaudio01-20-2006 1:43am

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sugarbrie Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,854 posts 01-20-2006 at 09:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Reverend Billy Graham has been a speaker for over half a century... :-) That's an old speaker...
samuellaudio OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 91 posts 01-21-2006 at 05:15am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Once I had clipping problems (5 seconds) but it sounds OK. Did that damage the speaker? Can any good audio repair shop refurbish these speakers? Or should I bring to speaker rebuilder? (I live in Los Angeles)
nsgarch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,524 posts 01-21-2006 at 09:33am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You could contact DCM directly and get heir advice. Their phone is 877-326-5683, or thru their website: www.dcmspeakers.com I'm sure they still work on older speakers, You could perhaps just send them the drivers for rehab. I'll bet they can even sell you a new grill/sock.
richingoth Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 326 posts 01-21-2006 at 02:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It depends on the material and the enviroment. Here is a pdf file on Rubber Products: Recommended Shelf Life See Table I on page 5 for type of rubber, common or trade name and the shelf life.
tlday Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 137 posts 01-21-2006 at 05:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Billy doesn't sound as good as he used to. Mayebe he was left in direct sunlight.

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