Speakers to hang on to for LIFE

None!...it's all for sale eventually.
ONce the life style changes, and the kids come, and the new house gets bought, the writing is on the wall for any audio lifestyle and gear collection!..I've seen it all before.
Never the less, I personally never met a perfect speaker, and hope they keep evolving up!

Mikem....I have heard so much about the VR-7's but I have never heard them in person. Considering I live in the NYC area there really is no dealer in the 20 mile area. I also do not hear much chatter in the rooms about this speaker. I wonder why?

I stopped listening to/auditioning speakers after I purchased Green Mountain Audio's "Diamantes II." I never tire of listening to them and I think that, aesthetically, they are pieces of art. I have added a pair of GMA's subs (15s) which, of course, add some needed bottom octave heft.
If Roy Johnson says he has a "mod" for them, I will unhesitatingly get the upgrade--I trust his sense of musicality and speaker design implicitly. After buying the Diamantes, I was fortunate to meet and really get to know Roy(We both live in C. Springs, CO). He knows music, he knows physics/acoustics, and he knows how to put it all together for a great product. I haven't seen Roy for years but, now that I'm retired, I plan to renew our friendship. I'm a little reluctant to do so because I'm sure I will be overwhelmed by some of his later designs.

Rwd.. the VR-7's are not mass produced... in fact you order them and then wait for 6+ months. Not to mention the $25k price. These factors have kept the ownership to a minimum.
You are welcome to come hear them if you are ever in the Charlotte NC area...
I am very satisfied with the VR-7's and have no desire to look for speakers anytime soon...
Have had good feedback from those who heard them. In fact just recently had a friend over to hear them. Liked them so much he ordered a pair.. he was looking for a long time... He says he finally has music...
mike

I change speakers all the time. I get a new pair almost every year. However, the Green Mountain Audio Europa's are here to stay. I've never heard a speaker sound more like actual instruments and voices like these do. I don't care if I get a new system, I will not get rid of the speakers. I'll keep them in a system somewhere in my house... as long as they'll play, I'll be happy to listen.

I know Roy's coming out with some new ones soon to fill the in-between gap from Europa to the big ones. Even if I get them, I'll hold onto the Europas.

Of all the speakers I've owned, these are the only ones I've ever felt this way about. Awesome speaker at any price.