[tom b]

I know things like earpads, headbands and sometimes cords will need to be replaced as normal wear items.

But I really want to know is the life of the drivers before the sound starts to deteriorate?

Thanks

 

[exX08]

If you take good care of them, they should last for a very long time. Mabey 30-50 years.

 

[ericj]

A very long time. I have headphones that are older than many head-fi regulars.

 

[swt61]

Yep ditto, my two main phones are 22 and 30 years old, and show no signs of deterioration.

 

[Duggeh]

Just to nitpick, did you have them both 22 and 30 years ago?

 

[phergus_25]

My K240s are around 30 years old I would assume
Recently a faulty connection happened in the head band,
but a simple re cable fixed that

 

[troymadison]

Longer than you

 

[pedxing]

i am planning to take my headphones to the grave with me.

 

[RickB]

But a related question I have, is, how long will IEM's last? Considering of course that the cables are treated gently and all recommended maintenance (changing filters, etc.) is done...

Rick

 

[AudioDwebe]

As long as you don't abuse them much, they should last a very long time. I've got earbuds (Kenwood) from about '82 and a headphone (Sony) from '88 and a Beyer from '91 that are still working perfectly.

So you definitely get your money's worth out of headphones.

 

[EdT]

My Sansui S-22 are 35 years old this year and they work flawlessly, the headband is a little deteriorated.

 

[Corrupt^]

Had my Sennheiser HD280's for about 4 years now. Still work flawlessly, only ... well the build quality of the H280's was craptastic aside from the drivers.

 

[shiezan]

Quote:

Originally Posted by troymadison /img/forum/go_quote.gif Longer than you

lol the buds that come with ipods wont last a month
for basslovers

 

[phergus_25]

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiezan /img/forum/go_quote.gif lol the buds that come with ipods wont last a month for basslovers

and lovers of lost hearing

 

[ronmtorres]

if you take good care of them, they might last longer than you do!