Efficient speakers -- What was your journey from A to B to ?

Curious how people would react to the assertion, "Klipsch speakers need a more careful pairing than other similar speakers." That would be helpful, possibly, as a data point.

@hilde45 

I do think one needs to pay more attention to supporting gear when going with klipsch. That said, the current models of Heritage speakers are more forgiving and linear than older versions. If what you heard was something out of the 70s or 80s (even 90s), then what is available now is a different animal. My LS II are vintage 2019 and you would be hard pressed to hear anything "shouty" about them with any type of recording.

But better source components and amplification will get the most out of klipsch speakers, no doubt. And proper positioning and room treatments. These are, of course, things that make any speaker shine. But may be more important with horns.

@ozzy62 Thanks. You're surely right those details matter more with horns. I wonder as @doyle3433 points out whether the Volti is more forgiving/flexible than the Klipsch (modern versions -- good point you made about that, too).

I have no doubt that the Volti speakers are great performers. I have not heard them, but I dealt with Greg Roberts a few years ago when I bought his xovers for a pair of Khorns. He's a great guy to deal with and knows his stuff. I bet his speakers sound awesome.

hilde45,

I have heard several Tannoy and Fyne speakers, and I think they would be well worth your time seeking out an audition......all 91 93 db. To me the Fyne F1.8 was magical, but it's a bookshelf and not sure that would fit your bill. Depending on budget, I'd think the Fyne F502-SP, Fyne Classic VIII/X/XII, or Tannoy Turnberry/Arden would be worth a listen.

I also have purchased a pair of Clayton Shaw's Caladan speakers on reputation alone, but I can't give you any insight as I believe they are in the January/February production run.

My old Kef R105/3 had a 93.5 rating and would play insanely (114 db in room) loud without distortion.