Speakers to hang on to for LIFE

I think the Klipschorns or other Heritage models fit this topic altough some tend to drift towards a more neutral sounding speaker with age. The Klipsch Heritage speakers have been relative unchanged for decades and still have a fanatic following. 1970's/80's and older models are frequently listed on this site.

I have a pair of 1976 Klipsch Cornwalls & 1976 Heresys. They are great for home theater, but I'm considering something that is more pleasing or not as "harsh" for music. I restored a Dynaco ST-70 with some mods but still need a tube pre-amp to see if that tames the Cornwalls more to my liking or if I should look at something else.

This is very interesting because you can buy many of these vintage speakers and achieve perhaps better value than new. In addition if you do choose to upgrade they often hold their price or even appreciate.

My vote goes to LS3/5a's. I have the Chartwell 15 Ohm version in Rosewood. My son (now 13) will inherit it! He was thrilled when he heard it first time.

I think that a dixi cup and string are hard to beat for cost/sound ratios.

I can't believe Sonus Faber Amati, Extrema, Guarneri Homage, Electa Amator, and Minima Amator haven't been nominated. In addition to good sound, they are masterpiece of modern art and deserved to be in every collectors' hands.

Any made LS3/5A. No others can match in terms of mid range sweetness, at the price range.