Anybody have Experience with Alta Audio Alyssa Speaker


I have been reviewing speakers in the $5K price range and came across the Alta Audio Alyssa speaker. I have put these on my watch list. I am very interested in hearing if anyone  has personal experience in listening to these speakers. What other speakers would you compare them to. Interested in reading what you have to say.

tjraubacher

I’d add the Joseph Audio Prism and Usher Dancer Mini-X to your list, both of which are a bit cheaper than the Alyssa. 

@tjraubacher I haven’t had the Alyssa but I did own the older Alta Lelantos floorstanders for a few years. One thing I learned with Alta speakers is that they need both power and current to truly wake up. If you can match them with the right amp, boy, do Alta speakers sound great for the money.

@soix provided decent alternatives, but I would still pick the Alyssa over those recommendations. The Alyssa will have a much bigger sound and reach lower, and its high frequency performance will surely surpass that of the Usher. 

That said, a great competitor to the Alyssa that is likely more expensive is the Joseph Audio Pulsar. I’d take that over any of the ones mentioned.