Attention Horn Owners


Hey guys. I’m in the middle of making a few changes and seek your wisdom and help. Doing my research for speakers, I currently own Audio Note e/lx, and I think I might need a little more bass presence. These are wonderful, natural sounding speakers but I’m debating a change. Slightly more efficient would be nice, the AN’s are listed at 94db but some say measure closer to 92db. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. 
Now for the post title. Doing my research I came across Volti. I like purchasing American made when I can, my amp and preamp are Aric Audio. I’ve never heard a horn speaker before. Reviews of some say they tend to be bright, which is a no go for my sensitive ears. Reviews did mention that Volti are not bright. So, any comments regarding ear fatigue and horn speakers or Volti speakers would be fantastic. 
‘Finally, I live on Long Island. If there is any nearby who would be kind enough to allow me to listen to a horn speaker, there’s a six pack or bottle of wine in it for you! lol. I’d love to hear a pair before I spend 1 million hours researching different ones. Thanks in advance. Earthbound

earthbound

Any horn speaker with horn honk is ether not properly designed or improper setup and partnering equipment. Your AN speakers are very nice, they have some of these horn characteristics, great dynamics, big sound, sense of performers in room, musical, probably my favorite box speakers, and one of the good ones regardless of design. 

 

Horns will allow use of 300b, 2a3 or perhaps 45 tube amps, I do like Voltis, use his tractrix horns in my highly modified Khorns. Voltis are refined horns, they won't shout you out of the room.