How long do good speakers last?


I just ordered a set of Sonus Faber Olympica Nova Vs, my first foray into nice speakers. I turn 51 this month and am hoping these will be the last speakers I ever buy. But it got me to thinking - how long should I expect these speakers to last? Or any good speakers for that matter? Does the foam eventually break down? Issues with general wear and tear? Appreciate your perspectives!
bigtex22
That's a gorgeous speaker, where do you live? Near NJ, USA? Can I invite myself for a listen? Yes, I would expect to keep them until I'm gone.

My drivers and crossovers were all made in 1958 (I was 10 then).

I have replaced the 15" woofer cones 3 times over 63 years (not separate foam surrounds back then). Once by a pro; twice by myself.

horn tweeters and horn midrange impregnated linen, nearly indestructible, UNLESS you over-blast this:

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I burnt 2 tweeters, nothing since then.

Crossover is a tar filled can, newer open crossovers can be repaired, upgraded, that won’t be a limiting factor.

I also have L-Pads (speakers in that era were designed with flexibility in mind), I just replaced them, inexpensive and easy to find and do myself.

True Longevity: buy spare drivers at some point before you cannot get them anymore.
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Substitute Drivers, i.e. a different tweeter, can be done and possibly be better: reliability, sound, or both. JSE Infinite Slope Model II’s used Dynaudio D21 Tweeters. I got my speakers used, great price ($700/pair) with burnt out tweeters, replaced them with D21’s. All set, except: Every party my teenage son had, they burnt one or both of the tweeters. It cost him $60. each tweeter way back then. After a while, I researched, found some Focals with near identical specs, matching sensitivity, better ferro-fluid cooling, got confirming advice from Madisound, used them, they are still tweeting.
Tex, they are Italian. Ferraris last a very long time. If you don't drive them.
At any rate it is a little late to worry about this now. They are great sounding speakers. Good luck!
Keep them out of the sun. Should last 20 years or so before you need to replace surrounds if you don't abuse them. Amplifier clipping will damage tweeters.
Good to see so many people looking after their gear.

My Walsh 4's were made in 1984 and re-foamed in 1998.
Currently being re-foamed for a 2nd time after 23 years of service.
I was advised by OHM that they're actually in pretty good shape but they're being re-foamed as preventative maintenance and to offset shipping costs.

They get lots of good clean power from my NAK PA-7A MKII amp.
That helps longevity also.