Cornwall IV vs. Volti Rival, Razz; Razz v. 1, 2, 3 -- what changed?

Hey everyone,

So, I’ve been wondering about Silverfox—remember him? The user who seemed to have an endless supply of enthusiasm about his speaker reports? His excitement was practically contagious! But then, poof—he vanished without a trace.

I can only come up with a couple of theories:

1. AI Conspiracy: What if Silverfox was actually an AI bot designed to promote the company he was so ardently praising? Maybe he was too convincing, and now he's been deactivated for being too enthusiastic. “Mission accomplished, now shut down.”

2. Home Drama: Or maybe, just maybe, his wife got fed up with his daily routine of sipping coffee and admiring his speakers. “Look, Silverfox, either you get a hobby or I’m tossing your speakers and computer out the window!” And thus, his computer—and his online presence—were no more.

But let’s not forget the third option:

3. The Great Escape: Perhaps Silverfox has embarked on a grand adventure, escaping the confines of his audio chair and bass traps to explore the world. Maybe he’s found a new passion—like competitive duck herding or underwater basket weaving.

If anyone has any other wild theories or has seen any signs of Silverfox, let us know. Until then, keep your coffee close and your speakers closer!

Hello everyone, I am back….how is everyone doing?

We are all AI - have been for many thousands of years. Contrary to popular belief, our recent skirmish with "mass formation psychosis" did not put us to sleep. It woke us up.

Good lord, you had folks worried, welcome back 

eally enjoying this thread — I’ve spent a good amount of time with the Cornwall IV, and figured I’d share a few thoughts for anyone considering them.

They’re not subtle speakers, but that’s part of what makes them fun. In the right room, they bring this massive, effortless soundstage that can make even simple recordings feel alive. They do really well with lower wattage amps too — I’ve heard them sound great on both tubes and solid-state.

Setup matters more than people expect. Toe-in can make a big difference, especially with their horn-loaded mid and high frequencies. They can throw a wide image, but if you’re not careful with placement, they can get a little shouty in the upper mids. I’ve found they really open up in larger rooms or with a little breathing space from the side walls.

I don’t have direct experience with the Volti Razz, but I respect what they’re doing — it seems like a more refined, boutique flavor of that high-efficiency, dynamic speaker style. Would love to hear them side by side one day.

If anyone is nearby (Central AR), I’ve got Cornwalls set up and always happy to talk shop or compare notes with others into this kind of setup.

— Andrew