zeron 0 Posted September 10, 2018 I'm considering to buy a new active sub. I'm interested in knowing how much life span I can expect from today's decent active subs because most of today's subs are powered by D-class amps and I've read that due to their design, they are not expected to last as much as A/B amps. (Is this true?) If today's active subs are expected to last only a few years (2+ years), I don't think I want to invest too much in one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willland 3115 Posted September 10, 2018 Klipsch RW-10d--------11 years---new---class D Klipsch RSW-10d------10 years---new---class D Klipsch RT-10d(2)------10 years---used--class D Revel B15------------------15 years---used--class A/B SVS SB-13 Plus-----------7 years---used---class D---replaced amp board 3 years ago, no charge from SVS Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schu 5000 Posted September 10, 2018 Sw115... at least 6 years, perhaps a bit longer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derrickdj1 8233 Posted September 11, 2018 I have a little Klipsch sub from the HD 500 series and it is still going strong over 10 years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emile 3662 Posted September 11, 2018 JBL 15" 400W sub ... 4 years Dayton Audio 15" sub ... 6 months ... OK; it's a new "build" with an external 1000W amp. Sure it will last for years Subs with build in amps seem to have a shorter lifetime but no clue Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KlipschFish 527 Posted September 12, 2018 Outlaw LFM-1 x's 2 since 2011 Cherry RSW 15 since 2005 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pzannucci 1045 Posted September 17, 2018 I would think Class D based subs that are cooler running and typically less parts would last longer than A/B amp based subs. Considering the amount of vibration though, it'll likely have to do with the quality of that amp not being shaken up and rattled apart. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SiliconTi 63 Posted September 17, 2018 Well, mine is a Boston PV-400 I bought in 2001 and it is still going strong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frzninvt 549 Posted September 19, 2018 Velodyne's 20+ years still going strong. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thaddeus Smith 4546 Posted September 21, 2018 6.5 years on the Cinema F-20 and less than a year on the TH-Spud clones, but I know they ran for several years in Rudy's rig before moving over to mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Russel 1 Posted September 21, 2018 At least 18 years so far. 8" Infinity. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EpicKlipschFan 456 Posted September 29, 2018 definitive technology pf1500, doing great since 1996. & if the amp or woofer dies, def tech will likely replace it for free! best customer service in the business! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
planetred 28 Posted October 1, 2018 Klipsch 12HG Synergy Series - 2011 Klipsch KSW10 - 2010 No Problems - Yet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
