How long does speaker foam last?

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As long as you are treating them well, they should last a good 20–30 years or even longer. It is recommended to check the surrounds on the woofer, foam surrounds will rot away after 15–30 years. You can repair them yourself and keep using them. This is actually a very good question and it's hard to give a good answer.

How long do quality speakers last?

Depending on the materials they're made of and the environmental conditions of where the equipment is used, high-quality speakers typically last up to 40-50 years before showing any signs of damage.

Do speakers lose quality over time?

Short answer, yes. Speakers do wear out over an extended period of usage. Speaker parts such as the surround, cone, capacitor in the crossover, and ferrofluid in some tweeters degrade over time, and that reduces the overall sound quality of the speakers.

How often should speakers be replaced?

Providing you look after them, speakers often last for 10-20 years before they need replacing. With so many different speaker types available, there's a lot of variation in terms of quality, durability, and longevity.

How do I keep my speakers from drying out?

That can be easier said than done, so easy step to take is to simply clean the loudspeakers (and your overall system) regularly. Dust pads, dry cloths, air canisters and vacuum cleaners are all safe to use on your loudspeakers, just try not to damage the cone drivers or tweeter.

Are old speakers worth keeping?

Your old speakers might be worth something, especially if they're unique vintage items. Certain brands of vintage speakers that are hard to find today can sell up to hundreds or thousands of dollars. While there's no guarantee that they'll sell at the price you have in mind, some money is better than nothing.

How long can a subwoofer last?

The lifespan of a subwoofer can range from around 4-14 years. If it's properly maintained and not abused, the average person should be able to get 10+ years out of their subwoofer.

Do speakers need to break-in?

After about 100 hours of use, your speakers should be broken in. The speaker surround and spider materials loosen up the more the speaker is used. Not all speakers will sound dramatically different after break-in. Some improve only marginally, while others can change dramatically.

What makes a speaker go bad?

Most failures occur from ELECTRICAL failure caused by applying too much power to the speaker's voice coil. Constant over-powering results in "burned" voice coils. The only fix for this is to reduce the amplifier gain controls and/or treble/bass boost controls or not to drive your audio system so hard.