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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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jackput
16 posts
 

You left out one critical factor in your system, a description of your room and desired speaker location are a major parts of speaker selection.

wolf_garcia
6,805 posts
 

I was interested in Volti speakers but the Volti guy won't accept returns at all, and when I asked a simple question about woofer grills for the "decorator Razz" he dismissed me by saying something about  "just get our pair of (fancy veneered) in stock Razz's" for a few thousand bucks more. Nope, and I never will buy anything from that guy...on to my Pure Audio speakers arriving soon!

kennyc
2,114 posts
 

@kjl1065 

T.H.E. New York Audio Show is scheduled for October.  Audio shows a great place to demo speakers, but remember that hotel rooms can be sonically poor so gear may not be at their sonic best.  

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