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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
mark200mph
431 posts
 

I think it's wounderful audiophile are opening thier systems to listen to .enjoy the journey

therandyman
36 posts
 

I have had excellent results with Klipsch horns, in the Heritage line.  I use LaScala's, with a single sub in a solid state setup in my TV room, and Cornwalls in my study with a tube setup (no sub).  That's it for me.  All I could want or hear with my senior ears!

riche569
19 posts
 

As per the post from therandyman, I recall Greg Roberts of Volti speakers suggest that prospective buyers go to a dealer that sells Klipsch Heritage speakers, which he claims are not as good as his speakers, but give you an idea of what the Volti (horn) speakers sound like.

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atmasphere
12,138 posts
 

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. 

@earthbound There's no reason a horn speaker should be bright. There's plenty of reason that if you combine the wrong electronics with a horn that it might be perceived that way. So you have to be careful. 

What sort of amplifier do you have?

bbenzaquen6343
21 posts
 

Hi, 

As an owner of an AN system, my suggestion is to move up in the AN-E range. Sell the LX and buy AN-E SPE HE. The Hemp woofer will change your life. Also, remember this are meant to be well in the corners. I have gone from AN-J to AN-E, then to AN-E SPX HE Alnico and now to the new AN-E-LTD Field Coils. 

There is no going back from AN sound....Don't make that mistake.

Best

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