Cornwall IV vs. Volti Rival, Razz; Razz v. 1, 2, 3 -- what changed?


Looking for efficient speakers. I had the opportunity to listen to a Cornwall IV yesterday. It was run on nice tubes (Primaluna 400 EL34s) with a bluesound node streamer/dac.

QUESTION: I'm curious if anyone has compared CW IV with Volti Rival of Razz. Thoughts?

QUESTION 2: Anyone know what changed in the Volti Razz when it moved from v. 2 to v. 3?

Thanks

hilde45

Showing 1 response by jonwolfpell

I’ve heard the Cornwalls a few different times & own the Volti Rivals. I prioritize dynamics that imo only highly sensitive speakers can offer effortlessly making it easier on both the amp & speakers & offer a “live music” sound. 

The Rivals are on another level compared to the Cornwalls in terms of driver & crossover quality, detail, imaging, bass extension & much less fatigue. They should be as they cost 3 times the price! The Razz( which I’ve heard)  gets you a good part of the way there for a lot less $ & size & the brand new Lucera probably splits the difference ( have not heard). 

If you value a more “live” sounding system over really nice “hifi”, then the Rivals & all the Volti’s are worth serious consideration.