Attention Horn Owners
Hey guys. I’m in the middle of making a few changes and seek your wisdom and help. Doing my research for speakers, I currently own Audio Note e/lx, and I think I might need a little more bass presence. These are wonderful, natural sounding speakers but I’m debating a change. Slightly more efficient would be nice, the AN’s are listed at 94db but some say measure closer to 92db. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Now for the post title. Doing my research I came across Volti. I like purchasing American made when I can, my amp and preamp are Aric Audio. I’ve never heard a horn speaker before. Reviews of some say they tend to be bright, which is a no go for my sensitive ears. Reviews did mention that Volti are not bright. So, any comments regarding ear fatigue and horn speakers or Volti speakers would be fantastic.
‘Finally, I live on Long Island. If there is any nearby who would be kind enough to allow me to listen to a horn speaker, there’s a six pack or bottle of wine in it for you! lol. I’d love to hear a pair before I spend 1 million hours researching different ones. Thanks in advance. Earthbound
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Be wary of manufacturers Voltage sensitivity ratings, they can be quite misleading see here page 1 sec: C Mike |
Getting a 15'' woofer to blend seamlessly with a horn requires great engineering and manufacturing. Requirements for integrating a horn with a 15'' woofer per James B. Lansing Sound, Inc. See below: 😎 Mike ''(1) Constant coverage angle with consistent polar patterns, both horizontally and vertically controlled over the total operating range [1000 Hz to 16,000 HZ). (2) Coverage angles wide enough to mate at crossover with a cone woofer [90 to 100 degrees square or a Directivity Index [DI] of about 8 dB). (3) Faster flare than previously used, for lower second-harmonic distortion. (4) Shorter length to place woofer and horn in the same acoustic plane.'' |
