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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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I have a one-off pair of Altec Super Big Reds (604E2s) in furniture cabinets (oak) that are tri-amped with a one-off electronic crossover and one-off passive eq units to go between the amp and the horn drivers.

I drive them with vintage Marantz equipment including two 170DCs for the four woofers and an 1180DC to serve as the preamp and power amp the horn drivers.  I bought these from a recording studio that went out of business.  I also have the matching 2130 tuner with the scope.

I was trying to track down their origin, but Doug Sax passed away a couple years prior to when I got them.

When we had a meeting here of the JBL people, everyone agreed that these were the best 604s they had ever heard.  If you were on the west coast, you would be welcome to come by and hear these.

BTW, I really don't listen to these much and they could be had, but only as a complete set.  All amps were recently serviced.  Would be he-- to ship those 15.5 cu ft, exterior volume, cabinets from the left coast!

 

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