I just got the speakers I've wanted for a few years now, the Vandersteen Quatro's. Will they be my forever speakers? Possibly, but there have been so many great advances in materials over the years as well as manufacturing, that the newer stuff is so much better than the older gear. Not saying your 30 year old speakers aren't great for you. Your ears are the only thing that matter in the equation. I'm just saying that I hear what properly implemented carbon fiber has done for drivers. Newer resistors and caps. Better internal wiring. Being able to measure internal resonance in cabinets and choosing the right thickness and or materials used in the cabinet all change the sound and usually for the best.
Those are MY reasons why I ended up with the Vandersteen Quatro's, but I can't say that I'll have them for life. I can say that I usually own a pair of speakers for a minimum of 10 years on average. I only got the Treo's because I could afford them, but I knew I'd sell in a couple of years to upgrade to either Quatro's or something else if I liked them better. After listening to over 50 speakers, I chose the Quatro's and had them painted in Audi Havana Black. LOVE THEM and that's all that matters.
Those are MY reasons why I ended up with the Vandersteen Quatro's, but I can't say that I'll have them for life. I can say that I usually own a pair of speakers for a minimum of 10 years on average. I only got the Treo's because I could afford them, but I knew I'd sell in a couple of years to upgrade to either Quatro's or something else if I liked them better. After listening to over 50 speakers, I chose the Quatro's and had them painted in Audi Havana Black. LOVE THEM and that's all that matters.
