Speakers to hang on to for LIFE

Wellfed, I would love to find out sometime, though I've never been a fan of added rear firing tweeters (who knows, at this quality level, maybe they're great and they certainly do get some good reviews). I have not yet heard the VR-11's. Of course, I'm not sure I can afford the VR-11's either ;-) Cost aside, I would be hard pressed to part with my WAS's. I've owned Montana's now for about 4 years and truly enjoy them. The speakers and cross-overs are very well matched so the music just flows evenly across the spectrum and, I believe, presents a very fine mix/match of detail and musicality.

Ozfly, the rear firing tweeter is on a seperate circuit. The volume is adjustable and even on full has very little output. It just adds a bit of "space" to the presentation.
I have my speakers about 6.5 feet from the back wall and don't use or need the rear firing tweeter. I tried it both ways and prefer it off.
As for the VR-11s, I did hear them at CES. They sounded great during my brief encounter. I have no desire to upgrade.. I have yet to explore the full potential of the VR-7's. Besides... I finally stoped listening to my system and now just enjoy the music...
It took many years to get here and I don't want to muck it up.
mike

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.