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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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kennyc
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but want to keep most of Volti horn sound..

Volti Razz or Rival, but make sure the size of the Rivals are acceptable. I choose my Volti Rival for their very high sensitivity and linear neutrality, a difficult combo to find.

The Pearl and Rockports are fine sounding speakers, but are not horns so a different presentation and sensitivity 

kennyc
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When it comes to WAF, wives differ. Some are flexible, others very particular about the room furnishings. Maybe place 4 other small boxes into room then ask wife if ok. 

kennyc
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OP- Horn woofer are necessarily large to accommodate the longer bass wavelength.  The closest thing to your Volti is likely their smaller models which should get you similar treble and midrange, but the bass may not sound as effortless and/or extended.  Otherwise, your only other option is to try a different non-horn type of speaker or at least a non-horn bass.

The Rival may still be too WAF large, so maybe the Lucera or Razz might suffice.  Maybe add The Swarm small subwoofers if need more bass- seems fast enough as it reportedly mates well with Magnepan fast panel speakers 

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