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

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mgattmch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 554 posts 04-28-2013 at 12:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Speaking from experience, my 33 year old Yamaha NS1000M speakers still look and sound excellent to me.
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 944 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..