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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
sounds_real_audio
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It would be wrong not to listen to DeVORE speakers. They are manufactured near you. Not horns but you are looking for speakers that offer more resolution and perhaps a little more bass...check out the o baby's.. do not underestimate the output or the bass they are capable of. 

earthbound OP
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Thanks Mapman. I’m looking at the Kef kc-92. Might just be the easiest. Only drawback, I don’t have an input on the amp. So, I will run speaker level connection. Means I can control how high I want the sub to go but no cutoff level for speakers. So down low they will both be playing in that range. Not optimal

earthbound OP
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Hey Sounds. I’ve read up on Devore a lot. I think they have a similar design with the ported bass. I’m not looking to change any sound from the AN’s. They’re awesome. Just want to add bass. 

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mapman
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Good choice @earthbound. External crossover like minidsp can solve sub integration effectively if needed.  DSP/eq another option. Always a way to skin the cat….

earthbound OP
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I just watched a review and he’s an av guy. Ran some measurements and found a 12 millisecond delay, which apparently is quite significant. That worries me since I have to run the sub simultaneously with the speakers. Might not sync well. I’m going to try to find the signal delay times with various subs I’m looking at. Could be what makes one mesh and the other not. Not sure I know enough but this was quite an informative video. The search continues…..

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