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Any normal size speakers that sound like Volti

I've had these early prototype Volti speakers I bought from Greg  8-10 years ago, but I  am set up in the living room with these large speakers . Family and friends always complain about the size, and I just ignore them.  Lately, my wife who agreed to the purchase has been grumbling about their size. 

I've been considering going to a more normal sized speaker, but want to keep most of Volti horn sound. I drag in my Joseph Audio RM25xl speakers and after a few days, I  drag the Volti's back in.

Using Atma-Sphere D amps and Mp3 preamp. Bricasti dac and Elrod cables. I stuck an old picture in systems so you get the idea of the scale. I will get new pictures later and finish system. 

I know it's unlikely, but maybe one of you can think of something. 

 

 

 

acman3
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barts
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@acman3 

Seems to me that your wife is not complaining about the size of those beauties...she is complaining about having an "audio room" in "her living room".  

Take her up on her word and build your space in the attic with all the attendant functions required.  Be sure to consult with an acoustic company and have a builder that understands what's required.  This is not just about nail guns and sheetrock.

Just my two cents.

Regards,

barts

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liquidsound
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I had a pair of Vittora's about 8 years ago.  If I hadn't retired and moved to a much smaller living space, I'd have kept them.  They were beautiful !  If you love the sound, I'd say keep them !  

acman3 OP
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Thank you everyone for comments and thoughts. 

My wife has always been a trooper about my audio/music obsession.

Television is only one in the house, so needs to be there. I thought of moving it over the fireplace, but then one speaker would be near a hallway and she vetoed that.

I will look into room in January. Done correctly it can be another bedroom if we sell. I will also check out other Volti speakers if we decide to not build the room.

Thanks again!

  

 

 

 

acman3 OP
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Think she'll notice if I go to a swarm subwoofer system?

kennyc
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When it comes to WAF, wives differ. Some are flexible, others very particular about the room furnishings. Maybe place 4 other small boxes into room then ask wife if ok. 

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