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Epos speakers - no longevity?

I have recently had an Epos M Sub turn into a paperweight and a pair of Epic 5’s start squeaking on lows.  Gently used - low hours - low volumes — Cambridge Audio 840A V2, Cambridge Audio DAC, Cambridge Audio CD.  Jazz/classical.  They are by no means new but I am shocked at two failures on light duty.  Is this common?  Great while they worked - garbage now - look brand new.  Curious if others have had similar experiences.
craisin1
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noromance
9,860 posts
 
Amp faulty?
frogman
7,472 posts
 
Check the woofer surrounds.  Not uncommon for surrounds to break down with time no matter how gently they were used.  Fairly easy fix.
boxer12
8,656 posts
 
I can't speak on all their products but I've been using a pair of their 2 way speakers for over 25 years. The last 15 years they've been used every day hooked up to the tv. These seem bullet proof.
craisin1 OP
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Amp is ok - exhibits well known volume control problems but otherwise clean ~~ same speaker issues with a second integrated amp. Subwoofer is dead - power light on but zero sound.  Speakers sound good except for horrible squeaks at low frequencies playing music and especially movies.  Both woofer surrounds on each speaker appear fine and are smooth/no cracks.  Live in the boonies - no reputable repair nearby - probably headed for landfill to my despair.
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