@snapsc I listened to the new Volti Lucera at the FLA and just loved them. Fits perfectly between the Rival and Razz. I'm trying to be the goodest boy I can be in hopes that my WAF request form is approved and I can bring a pair home.
Any normal size speakers that sound like Volti
I've had these early prototype Volti speakers I bought from Greg 8-10 years ago, but I am set up in the living room with these large speakers . Family and friends always complain about the size, and I just ignore them. Lately, my wife who agreed to the purchase has been grumbling about their size.
I've been considering going to a more normal sized speaker, but want to keep most of Volti horn sound. I drag in my Joseph Audio RM25xl speakers and after a few days, I drag the Volti's back in.
Using Atma-Sphere D amps and Mp3 preamp. Bricasti dac and Elrod cables. I stuck an old picture in systems so you get the idea of the scale. I will get new pictures later and finish system.
I know it's unlikely, but maybe one of you can think of something.
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I don't want anyone saying I'm not going to help a brother out! How about this... I'll be glad to take them off your hands for an even exchange of my Volti Razz. They are a bit taller, not as wide. Finished in a beautiful Walnut with the premium black woven grill cloth. I'll even drive over... kidding of course. I have no doubt that if you contact Greg at Volti he'll know someone that would buy your pair at a fair price. Then look to Greg to build you a nice pair of Rivals or Razz in any number of amazing finishes.. Personally I like your other option, build a space and keep them. If I could afford either the the original Vittora or the new one about to come out, folks would have to pry them out of my cold dead hands.. 😁 |
@acman3 I was thinking about your question last night while listening to my Volti. When I picked my pair up from Greg at his shop I had the good luck of being able to have quite a long listening session with several Volti models. The Razz, the Rival and a flagship prototype Greg has been working on. All were amazing. What I found really striking was how similar they all sounded, especially in the midrange. The presence and voicing, timing and scale were all so very close. On tracks with male vocal I literally heard what I could only describe as the sonorous, chest cavity vibrations, in each model it was the same. Unreal! Yes the Rival and the prototype sounded larger, louder and more extended, but not by a whole lot. My point being, if you decide to stay in your current room and need something a bit more svelte i.e. smaller overall footprint and visual presence, it may be an option to order a pair of Razz or Rival and choose from the many amazing and beautiful finish and grill cloth combos Greg offers. Additionally I may argue, depending on how old your Vitrora’s are, a probable improvement in sound. Greg seems to continually strive for better sound: drivers, materials, cabinet construction etc.. Just a thought. Happy Holidays Doug |