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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

earthbound
sns
3,953 posts
 

You may find you'll want or need subs with the Volti's to get full impact of the lowest registers. Even with custom woofers and extremely careful and air tight seal my Khorns benefit from subs, two best for consistent in room response.

earthbound OP
193 posts
 

Why buy one when you can get 2 at twice the price! 

dseltz
191 posts
 

Perhaps you can consider a speaker from Charney Audio. They have wonderful sound with a horn design. Depending on the model, you will have all the bass you need and a wonderful sound. I have the Companion with AER BD-3 drivers. Bass goes down to 32Hz. I use a pair of SVS subs all driven by an Aric Audio Motherload XL pre and Radu Tarta Custom 45 DHT and could not be happier. The Concerto goes down to 20 Hz. Sensitivity is around 106, so my 2 Watts is more than enough to make them sing. They are in Sumerset NJ, so not too far of a drive to hear them for yourself. 
Other than owning a pair, I have no affiliation with Brian Charney

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fosolitude
76 posts
 

I like Volti but I bought Charney Companion.

larryi
4,326 posts
 

I really love the Charney Companion too, particularly with the AER BD 3 driver (I also heard them with the Voxativ driver option).  I do generally prefer them over any of the Volti speakers I heard (and I like Volti a lot too), but, they are not the most punchy sounding speakers in the bass region.  The Volti might offer a bit more in that area of performance.  Still, it is well worth a trip to New Jersey to hear them.  The Charneys are more efficient than any Volti model, so they will play nicely with pretty much all low-powered tube amps (the best kind of amps).

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