Tannoy or Volti

@charles007100 

The larger Tannoy speakers have sounded pleasant enough when at their best- ability to play big, loud, smooth and midbass exaggerated.  What has been missing for me is that important bit of clarity and transparency that gives them an overly polite sound.  I did also hear an occasional ringing in the upper midrange frequencies with certain models.  Lastly the bass was never as well defined as I would have liked.  

The Fyne Vintage series are still super smooth and easy on the ears but the clarity was the first thing that hit me about them.  It gives them a more live, life like sound.  Personally I am not a fan of that vintage furniture look in a speaker but I instantly put that aside when I heard the Fynes.  Possibly the best sounding speaker of its type that I have heard except for the new greek symbol speakers (phi?) that I heard.  Those are amazing but super expensive.  

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! 

Some great recommendations here.  The Tannoys are pretty much obsolete.  There are way better choices, particularly Fyne Audio if you’re looking for a superior point source option.  I believe the Songer S1x is the best point source made.  
 

The Volti’s are a terrific option and a perfect step up from Klipsch.  Greg is a great guy and a true master craftsman.  I highly recommend visiting him, he’s only 2 hours from Nashville and you can listen to some incredible live music when you’re in town.  
 

Also mentioned are PureAudioProject speakers, the Quintet Horns would be a great choice for you as well.  
 

Lots of great speakers out there!  

@buddyshagmore 

I was really blown away when listening to the Razz a few days ago, have you listened to both Razz and Lucera, is there a big difference…the midrange horn in the Razz still has me thinking about it when playing the Forte IV…it’s like there is a sock in the Forte horn..

My friend who has the Razz was using the First Watt Sit-4, it really blew away my Alan Eaton monos…the cabinets are really beautiful, his was in cherry 🍒 

@charles007100 As a Forte-4 owner, let me tell you my experience. Shortly after purchase, I decided to open the binding post assembly to check for tightness, etc..

I found some connection "extenders’, i.e. small strips of stainless steel. These are used in between crossover wires and binding post wires. They have no obvious purpose other than giving some extra length, if needed (probably makes it easier during final assembly).

While open, I noticed the wiring was reversed. A red wire was on a black binding post, and black to red. I made the correction.

Your Fortes may have a similar condition. It could be worth checking out.

Mine sound quite respectable and in no way sound "muffled".

BTW, I replaced the SS strips with solid copper "just in case". After lots of effort (fabricating copper strips) I realized I could have just extended the crossover leads directly to the binding posts (duh!).