Any normal size speakers that sound like Volti

@acman3 --

It sounds to me it's not really about the prototype Alura's taking up some (relatively limited) space in your living room; it's that there are any speakers in there that need a minimum of dedicated space for them to function properly. As has been suggested already, smaller speakers wouldn't fundamentally change that as they'd likely be a nuisance still to the other family members, unless smaller than a gallon of milk, situated in the corners and covered by plants and what not, which defeats the purpose entirely. Don't go there - you start out by giving an inch you'll end up losing much more than that. 

So, don't get rid of the speakers you have, but have a deal struck out that they're staying where they currently are until a dedicated, separate listening space in the attic has been prepared. Stand up for yourself and your interest, man. You have a right to be there as well with what you bring along and that was initially agreed upon - don't forget that.   

Btw., the midrange driver of your speakers, the great B&C DCM50, is almost worth their weight alone. 

Like many here, they look pretty good with where they’re placed in that room.

Question: the television - is that the main television for that room or is that to look at album art and playlist from you audio system? I think that’s the most distracting piece. My suggestion would be an audio rack that could hide some of the components and match the veneer of the Volti’s. I wouldn’t want to sell the speakers which has the potential of causing resentment.

I don't want anyone saying I'm not going to help a brother out!

How about this... I'll be glad to take them off your hands for an even exchange of my Volti Razz. They are a bit taller, not as wide. Finished in a beautiful Walnut with the premium black woven grill cloth. I'll even drive over... kidding of course. 

I have no doubt that if you contact Greg at Volti he'll know someone that would buy your pair at a fair price. Then look to Greg to build you a nice pair of Rivals or Razz in any number of amazing finishes..

Personally I like your other option, build a space and keep them. If I could afford either the the original Vittora or the new one about to come out, folks would have to pry them out of my cold dead hands.. 😁

but want to keep most of Volti horn sound..

Volti Razz or Rival, but make sure the size of the Rivals are acceptable. I choose my Volti Rival for their very high sensitivity and linear neutrality, a difficult combo to find.

The Pearl and Rockports are fine sounding speakers, but are not horns so a different presentation and sensitivity 

Look fine to me & in proportion with the room. Maybe put some good quality fake plants on them which you can remove when listening?

Show your wife the the next system pic of the 2024 system by dj & ask her it that would be acceptable?

I have the Volti Rivals in beautiful Red Gum w/ black grilles which I love & my wife does in comparison to Avantgarde Duos I owned several years ago which my brother called “ Dr Seuss Speakers”! Hilarious.

I think the Rivals, however are taller & pretty large overall. As previously mentioned, the Razz might work & give you a good percentage of the Volti sound for very reasonable money.