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

earthbound07-09-2025 4:50pm

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earthbound OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 194 posts 07-14-2025 at 05:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I remember my old AR 10’s had an increase and decrease switch for each high, medium and low drivers. Was a cool feature. I remember having to adjust them when I moved and had hard wood floors vs carpeting.
toddalin Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 437 posts 07-14-2025 at 07:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 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! https://youtu.be/iGa9259pz-I
earthbound OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 194 posts 07-14-2025 at 08:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Perhaps I can get the landlord to help me move these into my apartment!
ditusa Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,140 posts 07-15-2025 at 02:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 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.''
wsrrsw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,191 posts 07-15-2025 at 06:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I’m a Khorn AK7 owner. When I added a pair of subs; like wow. For years I was a single sub user. Given your equipment and comments that’s my best guess for you.