It seems that most speakers don't last longer as they start having one issue after another as the years go by. When it comes to selecting a good speaker, what is your target and how do you always go about picking the one that can last longer with no issues?
Wayne Parham Messages: 18981 Registered: January 2001
Illuminati (33rd Degree)
Setting aside overload - mechanical or electrical - most speakers can be expected to last decades. The main thing that affects a speaker that is very old is the paper cone can get brittle. But I rarely see that on a speaker that is indoors in a controlled environment with pleasant temperature and average humidity. I usually see that in speakers that have been stored in hot, dry places like garages and storage units. The environment can also be hard on speakers in cars for the same reason.
I’ve noticed that too, especially with the speakers my friends buy. For me, I just look for ones that have good long-term reviews and not just the “sounds great out of the box” stuff. I also try to stick to brands that people say actually last.
I don’t really have a fancy method, but if it feels well-built and not super cheap or plasticky, I trust it more. And I try not to blast them at full volume all the time, that seems to make them die faster.
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