I have a pair of KEF Q10s bought new in '94 or something...I originally used them as near field monitors in my studio...these things are maybe 25 years old and still sound fabulous with the rubber surrounds pliable and seemingly fine, showing no signs of age other than the minor scratches and dents here and there, and now I stick them in the windows to my deck for outdoor speakers when needed (driven by a designated mosfet power amp). Great speakers.
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?
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?