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How long should high quality speakers last?

My Zu Omen Def MKii (rev B) are going on 13-14 years old. The speakers sound wonderful. I have no intention of parting with them. The speakers came with the latest ZU tweeter design. How long should I expect the speakers to last without any issues? I do not abuse the speakers and run them with my Luxman 595ase amp. 

aberyclark
mark200mph
331 posts
 

I do like the marchand electronic crossover and have talked to him.he will answered questions and tailer a build to you needs.enjoy the search.

aberyclark OP
1,410 posts
 

I'm wondering what is the oldest speaker still playing out there all original with no repairs or upgrades.

paradisecom
360 posts
 

Our 1959 Bozaks in our bedroom still look and sound great.  

larryi
4,184 posts
 

I know someone with a pair of original Western Electric 753 speakers.  They are both probably from the late 1940's to early 1950's.  They sound really good.  He also has a pair of Western Electric 757 speakers from the same era that I also like very much.  

georgemunn
16 posts
 

Your Omen Def’s don’t have a cross over just a cap on the tweeter. The 10” drivers are reported to be indestructible. There are two kits available from ZU if you want to upgrade them to match the Omen Def Supremes which I have. One is an upgraded tweeter with an upgraded cap for said tweeter. The other is a wide plinth that perfectly sets the air gap for the ports under the speaker and provides a more stable bass. 

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