Life span of speakers

Any ideas on the life span of full range speakers in the 5k to 12k price range considering that they were well taken care of in all respects?

sasman04-27-2013 2:11am

buconero117 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,311 posts 04-28-2013 at 10:35am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I second Elizabeth's comments but would add that environment makes a significant factor. If stored and used in stable interior climate conditions the life can be well over fifty years.
sounds_real_audio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,012 posts 04-29-2013 at 07:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Usually speakers in the $5000 range last about 4 to 7 years. Speakers in the $12 range last closer to 10 years..
sgunther Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 187 posts 04-29-2013 at 08:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What about electrostats?
sounds_real_audio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,012 posts 04-29-2013 at 11:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete They don't last nearly as long.