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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
vinylvalet
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Pi Speakers fly under the radar. Look to be similar in design to Volti for far less money, especially if you can build a pair (they come in kits or built).

I built a pair of 4 Pi speakers with all the upgrades and some mods of my own and they are fabulous. Can easily be driven with an 8W SET. I also built a pair of 2 Pi floor standers. Incredible for the money.

The large 7 and 8 Pi speakers look to be fabulous although I have never heard a pair. A more challenging build.

For those that don’t want to rip wood, their flat-pack enclosure kits are also very reasonably priced. Just glue, clamp and install drivers/crossovers.

Pi Speakers Models

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shkong78
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How about Vaughn Cabernett II which sounds very detailed with nice efficiency of 93db/w and go down to 27hz with double 10 inch active woofers.

 

But It has small footprint thus good WAF.

 

I have too many speakers including Scean 3.2, Lansche 4.1 and Altec A7.

If you live in Pacific Northwest, I may let you try this speaker at your home.

 

Thomas

 

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shkong78
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One more video!

 

peter_s
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They look great, and a very reasonable scale. I was expecting something, totally different by your description.

acman3 OP
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I added a picture of the room and speakers as they currently look. Not the same as the original setup. 

I did find some speakers to give a try as replacements until we build a room or move.

Tad Evolution 1tx will be here late this week. I'm going to keep my Volti's just in case. 

 

 

 

 

 

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