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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
larryi
4,349 posts
 

I too like Charney speakers — warm yet very dynamic, particularly at low volume levels.  It is more than a side bonus that they are very efficient and can be used with low powered tube amps.  The suggestion to look at SET amps is good, but you should also consider other low powered push pull tube amps.  

vthokie83
1,074 posts
 

kjl1065

That budget can get you some really nice gear, hear are a couple of suggestions (some have already been mentioned):

Volti Lucera (Horn) $12,900 - I get to hear them regularly, and they are brilliant

Pure Audio Project Duet 15 or the Trio 15 $8,500......both can be configured with the wooden horn or Voxactiv concentric drivers and are open baffle

Fyne Audio has excellent speakers that are mostly concentric drivers: Vintage Classic 12 $11,800 (new SP models are a couple thousand more), or F703 or F702SP for about $15,000

My recollection is that they all play well at lower levels, check them out

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bache
565 posts
 

Also Tekton  is the best .  Save money and  go  to Las Vegas

avanti1960
1,602 posts
 

@kjl1065 

the voltis and jbls are sound choices with subwoofers because they have decently high low frequency cutoffs and should integrate well.  the O/96 play too deeply and have lots of port output which makes sub integration challenging if not impossible without high pass filtering on the main speakers which i do not recommend based on experience.  

 

something like a perlisten tower which sound amazing would work well with your subs because they come with port plugs.  i would look at the perlisten line, really nice sounding speakers. 

 

earthbound
196 posts
 

Hey OP. FYI, I just ordered a pair of Lucera and should have them by the end of the week. I’m not sure if you purchased anything yet. If not, I’m in Suffolk County and you are welcome to have a listen. My accompanying equipment is a 300b amp, tube preamp, Rockna dac and LUMIN streamer. 
Like you, couldn’t really audition but another gentlemen with Klipschorn fully modified with Volti parts, was kind enough to let me listen to his system. He used 300b’s and streamed as well. He has heard the Volti’s, works with Greg, and said it’s a fair representation of his speakers. So I too a chance and am going for the horn ride!

Youre more than welcome to come and listen to Volti’s here. 

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