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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Couldn't agree more with @whiteknee 

I am a proud owner of a pair of Razz that I had Greg add some custom veneer and grill cloth. If one is interested in the journey of auditioning speakers, then a conversation and trip to meet Greg and have a listen is completely worth it. (He also happens to be a great guy to hang out with, listening to great music and eating killer Mexican food). 

For me My Volti check all the boxes, and they are hand built in the US. 

I have always been a fan of Tannoy, I've owned a couple different pair. I was also very impressed with all of the Fyne speakers I've heard at various shows. Still for me there's no moving away from Volti at this point. 

I am glad to hear you had that opportunity @charles007100 

You described pretty well what I consider the Volti house sound. 

Also glad you got to compare them with some Klipsch. They may look similar on the surface, but surely sound different. My pair of Volti Razz replaced a pair of Klipsch Heresy IV's. The difference is stunning. The volti's never shout or hoot at me, they remain sweet and smooth, even at high volumes. 

In comparing the Razz to the Lucera or Rival, the bigger brothers carry the house sound, just bigger and wider in my opinion. 

I have yet to hear my Razz paired up with anything other than tubes, (a Cary SLI80HS to be exact). I've heard the Razz sound great with First Watt, and PASS amplification as well. 

Listened to them once with border patrol SIT amp, maybe 5 WPC.. still amazing.