How long will new headphones last?
The speaker in a quality pair of headphones should last anywhere between 5 and 10 years. Weve heard models from the early 80s that still sound reasonable, but as a general rule of thumb the sound will start to deteriorate after this 10 year period. Dynamic speaker drivers are still largely made from paper, as paper still offers a better sound than other comparable materials. However, the downside of paper speakers (otherwise known as drivers) is that Headphones are still susceptible to the same problems that paper has. Of course, the speakers are coated with protective chemicals, but direct exposure to sunlight over long periods or excessive humidity will send your headphones to an early grave.
