Is buying a “used” subwoofer a bad idea?

The idea that only non audiophiles are addicted to cigarettes is the craziest statement l have ever read. Also the guy who thinks that only subs over 20 years  old will go pop is laughable. I would suspect any electrical item over 20 years old (and has habitually been sitting there “on” all the time) will statistically have a shortened life span left.

Thinking about the car owner analogy with audiophiles. If buying an expensive car from a collector, it can not be assumed the previous owners were good drivers and always treated the gear box/engine well.

The idea that only non audiophiles are addicted to cigarettes is the craziest statement l have ever read.

@mylogic Nobody said that. Here is what @ghdprentice actually said:

If you can verify it is an audiophile that is selling it... as opposed to someone that resells garage sale stuff, or buys trade-ins from audio stores. You can probably feel very comfortable. 

You get som grumpy guy that goes to garage sales or fences stolen goods, the jig is up in seconds. Likely you can hear him puffing on a cigarette.

He made a general assertion about the quality of audiophile hobbyist sellers versus general crap pickers / flippers - one that many of us with decades buying & selling agree with - and added some "color" at the end. Personally, I appreciate this color - it's one of the distinguishing factors we have left against AI generated slop.

Crazy you have "logic" in your username and still made that leap 

What we do without ; Foggyus91 continued valued added responses . This guy has been on this site for what a few months now and is one of the” those “ almost famous “ Locust Threads “ we have here and we all know who they are , that answers every post with scorn and nothing to add to an OP’ s question. Value added all the way and had such a cheerful attitude and outlook . What a great addition to Audiogon …..

@mulveling 

I will give you that and some audiophiles must inevitably huff and puff and smoke.

l was trying to inject some “colour” (Kings English) into the discussion, but it apparently missed the target.

l am so sorry if the “Logic” within my handle appears provocative to you. It was probably lost in translation across the pond. Two countries separated by a common language.

Just for clarity…. Because I would hate for this to colour the sound of my reply. “mylogic” was adopted after signing up in 2020 to answer a question about a DM-101 bearing.

The logic part refers to an English Logic DM-101 turntable l often use, nothing more.

P.S.  I do however totally agree with your AI slop opinion. I myself was criticised on another thread for calling into question the accuracy with AI reviews of hi-fi products. Good to talk!

Agree the challenge with used subs is in the amplifier.  If you’re buying a relatively expensive used sub from a dealer that will stand be the sale I’d feel more comfortable.  If it less cost there’s less risk buying from an individual seller.  I’ve bought 3 used subs.  2 are still working after a year plus.  The 3rd quit working within 6 months.  Not worth replacing the amp.