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Horns with good timbre and tonality?

I’m looking into buying a pair of horns for my next speaker. I sold my Sonus Faber Elipsa SE. Looking for a more realistic, more lively sound. I’ve heard the Triangle Magellan and enjoyed the sound, but wonder if there is better.

I appreciate speed and dynamics with good timbre and tonality. I know horns are good with speed and dynamics, but not sure if they can do timbre and tonality like SF can.

Looking at German Blumenhofer FS1 / FS2, French Triangle magellan, Fleetwood deville, Avantgarde.

It will be paired with Mastersound 845 Evolution SET or Auris Fortissimo amp.

Room size 40 x 15 x 8 feet

Must realistically play Solo Piano, Cello and full scale symphony.

 

ei001h
james633
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I have been beyond impressed with my JBL 4367 since purchase. They were great right out of the box and only improved with setup over time. I do highpass them to subs but I do that will all speakers. I struggle to think of a better speaker I have heard. Some different but not really better.

the tweeter is adjustable a bit too so between the adjustable tweeter and toe in you should be able to get the highs right where you want them. Mine are a touch rolled off but you could make them sound flat too or a touch bright even. Nice to have flexibility.

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mapman
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Goto. 

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jond
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Charney Audio and Volti are two to check out.

ei001h OP
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What about Blumenhofer? Anyone hear them? 
 

Klipsch jubilee had terrible timbre and tone. 
 

I can’t audition avantgarde.  

inna
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I did not hear Blumenhofer but I heard about them. I think, you are headed in a right direction. Don’t buy anything until you have auditioned them. If you cannot..well..

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