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Thoughts on extending speaker life.

For those of us who own speakers that are past a few years old, and those same speakers utilize dynamic drivers, what are your thoughts on extending the life of the rubber surround ( assuming that your driver utilizes this kind of design).
In general, as the driver ages, the likelihood of the rubber surround failing increases. Without actually replacing the driver ( not possible in some instances) what do you suggest to extend the life of the driver(s), if anything?

For those with other types of driver design, what are your concerns about the extended usage of this kind of driver as it ages?

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elliottbnewcombjr
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I should have said, 

15" I replaced the coil, cone, surround

12" I just replaced the surround, the cone and coil were fine, and getting the voice coil centered was easy after watching the video.
neuf512
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I am and will continue to use my 1975 Larger Advent speakers connected to a mid seventies  Crown DC300A power amp and a Kenwood C1 Preamp as my living room - main speakers. I have had them re-coned (new foam replacements and old remaining components) three times. Haven't checked, but will most likely have to have them re-coned again. Absolutely worth it.
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johnk
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To keep my 80 -50 year old speakers working well I play them and keep them dry and out of the sun 
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phusis
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@johnk --

To keep my 80 -50 year old speakers working well I play them and keep them dry and out of the sun

Wouldn't you say regular (certainly weekly) use of one's speakers, apart from other named factors, is a vital part in keeping them "up to speed" over time? It seems to me an overlooked aspect in the discussion of how to favorably maintain the performance of speakers through many years. 
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kalali
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"An occasional application of Armor All is beneficial for surrounds."

No offense but a bad advice. It'll make them crack immaturely. 
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