if anything, they probably sound better.
speakers that are well broken in sound better than brand new speakers.
it has to do with the voice coil.  after years of moving constantly, they 
loosen up and move much more easily, therefore increasing transients and 
frequency dynamics.
my dad had an old set of sansui speakers that went with a sansui 
receiver/amp and tape deck.  by the time I got ahold of them, they were 30 
plus years old and sounded great...until I blew them up that is lol.
they were top of the line in 1973 costing around 3000 bucks for the system.
pretty big money back then hi.

this is particularly true with instrument speakers such as those found in 
guitar and bass amps.
speakers, that are still working, found in old early to mid 60's guitar amps 
are highly sought in the guitar player community.
they are so well broken in, that they sound far supperior to new speakers.
They actually make speakers that emulate vintage speakers that are 30 or 
more years old.
they can cost upwards of $250 to $300 just for a 12 inch driver.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Harvey Heagy" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 1:09 PM
Subject: Re: IRTI NewsClips September 2010 Volume 10 Number 5


> Well, if it is the same company, I have had Polk speakers on my home 
> stereo
> for 22 years ever since I bought it, and they still sound just as good as
> the day I bought them.
> Harvey
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Eric Clegg" <[log in to unmask]>
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> Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 3:51 PM
> Subject: Re: IRTI NewsClips September 2010 Volume 10 Number 5
>
>
>> HI Harvey,
>> The oldbrainfinally remembered the manufacturer of these products.
>>
>> It's Polk Audio of Baltimore Maryland.
>>
>> They also make decent speakers.
>>
>> I don't think they make a combination unit but they do make a separate
>> tuner
>> for each service.
>>
>> Try typing
>>
>> polkaudio.com into Google and see what comes up.
>>
>> Have a great weekend.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Eric
>> KU3I