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Seeking a new loudspeaker, horn, single driver, concentric or open baffle

My current system consists of the following:

  • 1. Martin Logan 11A Impressions (hybrdid)
  • 2. Bryston 4B3 cube3d power amp 300/channel into 8 ohms
  • 3. Rogue Audio RP-1 preamplifier
  • 4. Lumin U2 mini streamer with LHY linear power supply
  • 4. Weiss 204 Dac with Modwright power supply
  • 5. SVS 2 subs SB-2000

Looking for a loudspeaker that sounds rich, full bodied and alive at 50-55 decibel levels. My hearing just checked is within normal limits at 73. Above db levels of 60 is uncomfortabIe. Also purchased the Schitt Loki Max equalizer to counteract the Fletcher Munson curve but did not help. I have read about many speakers, such as the Volti Razz,  Lucera,  JBL 4349, JBL 4367, Devore 0/96,  and Zu audio.  Would any of my choices listed above meet my goals? Would appreciate any suggestions that as well.  The other issue is that I live on Long Island and not many dealers that I know of  have speakers on hand for audition. My price range new only is $12-$15,000.00. But at those numbers, want to hear first, before buying. Not willing to drive or fly to Tennessee to hear the Voltis. Am I asking for too much?  Appreciate any input.

 

 

 

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kjl1065
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chenry
272 posts
 

The JBL 4349s offer excellent performance at low listening levels. 

joeycastillo
82 posts
 

OP

sounds like JBL Speakers is what you want OR Klipsch Legacy. The want for being alive and being rich / full bodied all seem to point to JBL or possibly horns specially you want it at about 50 to 55 DB. And if you want a bold sound a lower listening levels, a sub will help. 

Try to lookup on Klipsch / JBL speakers. I own a Klipsch but not JBL's, but I hear them all the time in music or band stores. they seem to have that signature that you seem to be looking for. my RP600m2 has that full body sound at lower levels but that is all dependent on the settings and obviously the music being played

hedwigstheme
150 posts
 

Contrarian here--your current setup is great for low level listening. Your hearing may be great for your age, but it sounds as if you have presbicusis that needs to be addressed.

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bache
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You're welcome to come listen to our new Sofia 104 by Bache Audio at our Brooklyn showroom, or we can bring it to your place so you can hear how it sounds in your own room.

Also, feel free to visit the 2025 New York Audio Show, where you'll be able to hear many great brands. If you have time and interest, we’d love for you to stop by the Bache Audio / Alexus Audio room as well!

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glennewdick
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I think your gear may be the issue; you have some excellent gear but maybe some of it is not exactly warm and lush. Your DAC for one is well regarded but I have not read one review that puts it as a warm, lush listening experience same with Bryston. Horns will only make this more apparent, although they will sound better at lower volumes than most. Also, if you’re going horns you won’t need very much of that 300wpc probably closer to 20wpc at full tilt. Most Horns are very efficient. Potentially a tube swop may help some in the preamp, I’d look for some NOS Mullards. Or take some of that speaker budget and upgrade your preamp, or sell both the pramp and poweramp and get somoething warmer and more luch sounding. maybe a Cary, CJ, Mac, etc.  

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