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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
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asvjerry
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How long should high quality speakers last?||

...well, for some of us....long enough... ;)

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cey
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with maintenance, a lifetime of course

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limomangus
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I had a pair of Bose 901s Series 2..there were 50 years old  and all the Woofers rotted...that's 18 speakers to repair or replace. .I don't think so...

pickindoug
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I have a single Stephens P-52 woofer with a P-15 horn driver in a late 1940s Stephens cabinet.  Still works well, and is still seeking a companion to make stereo.  Otherwise, in no particular order and still working.....I have JBL C37 (D130 + 075 tweeter), 1950s, Altec 604-8G, 1970s,  Dynaco A-25, 1960s, ADS 400 and 810, 1970s, (400 was refoamed, 810 are butyl), Magnepan 3.6R, early 2000s.  It appears that speakers last a good while.  Crossovers that use electrolytic caps should be updated.  

pickindoug
72 posts
 

I have a single Stephens P-52 woofer with a P-15 horn driver in a late 1940s Stephens cabinet.  Still works well, and is still seeking a companion to make stereo.  Otherwise, in no particular order and still working.....I have JBL C37 (D130 + 075 tweeter), 1950s, Altec 604-8G, 1970s,  Dynaco A-25, 1960s, ADS 400 and 810, 1970s, (400 was refoamed, 810 are butyl), Magnepan 3.6R, early 2000s.  It appears that speakers last a good while.  Crossovers that use electrolytic caps should be updated.  

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