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Re: How old is the current speaker? [message #99573 is a reply to message #99397] Thu, 09 July 2026 02:39 Go to previous message
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Kurt wrote on Fri, 08 May 2026 23:59
The thing is that most speakers are expected to last for at least 10 years before they begin to give any issues whatsoever.

I purchased the Klipsch RF-7 floorstanders in 2003 for $1500 a pair which means I've used them for more than 2 decades. It was one of the most expensive speakers then, but I needed to get a sound device that could withstand the test of time.

To be honest, those speakers haven't had a major issue since then aside from the rubber surrounds on the woofers, which I spent $150 to replace when they were worn out.

Also, the good thing about Klipsch is that their spare parts are readily available in the market, so you won't spend so much getting them if there is a fault with the speaker.

I don't know the kind of room that you wish to use them in. Could you mind sharing?
It is a thing of joy that your Klipsch RF-7s have been working for over 2 decades with just a minor fix for those years.

I would like to know, if you don't mind sharing, are there other silent issues that anyone who is planning to get this type of speaker looks out for? I mean stuff like crossover challenges, driver wear, and all of that.
 
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