Tannoy or Volti


I have a friend who has the Tannoy Prestige GRF 90 for sale he is moving out of the country for half price, he paid $29000 in around 2020 not made in China. I am upgrading my Forte IVs, I am also considering the Volti audio Lucera…anyone that has heard the Tannoy and any other suggestions which will be better would be appreciated….I have a few first watt amps and several tube amps…plus Jeff Rowland and Pass Labs amps..

charles007100

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Volti Lucera guy here. Had Klipsch Forte 1 and Chorus II speakers previously. I ordered without auditioning, just going head first with a joyful faith that I wouldn't be disappointed...and I wasn't! The first listen, left me astonished at the fullness, balance, and dynamics...beautiful mids...the 2" throat is so sweet...horns thru these horns is mind-blowing... crisp highs, and solid, tight, chest thumping bass. Plus they are just fabulously beautiful! I ordered mine in Paduak veneer, and they were shipped to my door about 2 months later. My hi-fi jones is satisfied, every time I experience the Volti's. Very highly recommended! 

@charles007100 My Luceras are the only Volti's I've heard in person. It is my understanding that each model up the scale sounds a bit more awesome than the one below it. Good thing I've never heard the Rivals, I can't afford 'em, lol.

I've always been a Klipsch fan. But the Volti's have superior construction and components. 1" birch ply vs 3/4" MDF for example. The metal horns are damped. Custom veneer...they're end-game speakers. 

charles007100, Too bad you don't like horns.

Mr Corleone is a man who likes to hear bad news immediately...

Just kidding, at least you tried. Good luck with whatever you get.