What hurts a speaker?


I have never really been clear on what hurts a speaker. Will the popping sound on vinyl hurt speakers? What about distorted material i.e. track 9 on Bjork's Homogenic album? This song contains digital distortion.
What doest hurt a speaker?
mattmusic

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Rosstaman makes excellent points! You should also never mention in front of a speaker that it lacks bass or does not image well. Do not compare monitors to full range speakers - in extreme cases they have been known to cry. Also (very important) NEVER mention - even in passing - that you would like to try an electrostatic speaker when in earshot of a dynamic speaker or vice-versa. This is extremely gauche behaviour!
Really offended speakers have been known to get even by eating the output devices of your favorite power amp or intentionally smearing vocals and string instruments. Speakers are also capable in extreme cases of transmitting subliminal messages to new/prospective dating candidates - Ya don't want your speakers hinting to the new girlfriend that your have crabs, DO YA?

Be nice to your speakers and they will in turn be nice to you.