age of the speaker

[nandac]

if you are buying used speakers, is there any particular standard to adhere to regarding the age of the speaker?

for example, speakers 5 years old are ok to buy, but older than 10 years not so etc. maybe due to age, wear and tear etc - not necessarily technology change.

appreciate the feedback.

 

[doors666]

i think what matters is the condition of the speakers. there are quite a few people here using very old speakers. infact, there are some discontinued speakers that outperform their newer brothers and these go for a premium.

 

[sound1]

I read somewhere that caps (electrolytic) in the crossover might dry up over time.

 

[avidyarthy]

i think what matters is the condition of the speakers. there are quite a few people here using very old speakers. infact, there are some discontinued speakers that outperform their newer brothers and these go for a premium.

This is one reason why I am retaining my 25 yrs old 'well' used Sony SS-S440 FS. Sweet, mellow, laid back fatigue-free sound, much unlike my other very newly acquired speakers. Not that the newer ones are not desired ......... I love to have a change in everything ..... ...

 

[denom]

...... I love to have a change in everything ..... ...

:clapping::yahoo:hyeah:

Sad that you can do so for everything except 1

 

[avidyarthy]

surname-free goods are available all over the place. One only has to look and choose .....