Speakers similar to Avantgarde horn

In order of size (and likely corresponding average price you will find them at, although there are always bargains to be found); Klipsch Khorn, Belle Klipsch, Klipsch LaScala, Klipsch Cornwall, Klipsch Heresy All have the stunning clarity and speed of horn drivers, are more 'conventional' looking, utilitarian if you will. MUCH cheaper on the used market. Fantastic with tubes - Don't bother IMO with solid state - go another direction. Will sound even better with some modifications (search archives here, on Audioasylum, and on the Klipsch forum).

Marco

Edgarhorns.

Forget Avantgarde solos - those things are WAY fuglier than the uno/duo/trio. Sound worse to boot (IMHO) than the uno/duo, not that the unos/duos/etc are the cat's meow either, even.

-Ed

They sound like that because they are front loaded horns....conventional loudspeakers are going to sound like, well, conventional speakers. Are Oris 200's a little smaller?
Sorry, no free lunch.
Steve

Maybe the Quad ESL 988 is what would do for me. I still need to make sure my room is big enough for them.

HUH?! The Quad ESL 988 is a great speaker for sure, but it's not a horn, nor does it sound like a horn. You may want to listen to a pair first if your expectations are set around the sound of horn speakers. The ideal amplification for each of those types of speakers may vary dramatically also. The Quad will likely require a bit more muscle. Either would be best suited with tube amplification though (IMO).

Marco