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Open minded consideration of different speaker types as main daily drivers

Ok, I am looking at a rebuild of my main listening room. For this space I am considering the following choices, that fall within what is a reasonable budget. Legacy Audio Focus SE, Klipsch Klipschorn and La Scala (both the AK7 and AK6 as well as the AL5 and AL6 in the La Scala), Cornwall and Volti Audio. I have serious questions about the sonic differences between the AL5 and AL6 La Scala and the Klipschorn AK6 and AK7. Are the new models worth the price premium? Or are the previous models so close that paying roughly a 1/3 more for the new models is not worth it? Or are the improvements so dramatic that its a no-brainer to move up. Money is always an object so consideration of whether the price increase delivers on value is a consideration. Then moving out of the horn speaker arena into the direct drivers offered by Legacy. Clearly these will not deliver the live nature that the horn based systems will but do they deliver a better daily driver experience on a wider variety of program material? I want to elevate my average experience, not have a peak experience once a month and be drowning in mediocrity until the next peak experience. None of these speakers come cheap. Given the money invested I want the best ROI I can get. Please if you have heard these 3 or 4 speakers please weigh in and help me make a choice I can live with and be happy with long term. 

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danmar123
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I would concentrate on the K-horns or Volti VITTORA. I built my system around the LaScala A-2s & changed the top end to, Altec 311/60s with 902T drivers. The M55 driver didn't give me the sound I was looking for. I even change the tweeter 3 time & settled for the Fostex T925. I also upgraded the crossover to ALKs- extreme slope network, so I can dial in the Mid/top ends. I'm still running a little hot on the mid, so I have to get off my ass & add a resistor to the mix.

The newer models give you the choice for tri-amps the speaker as you already know. So IDK if the Volti are in your budget but, I don't suggest to buy them until you have a listen. Welcome to the Rabbit hole. 

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jasonbourne71
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PSB Synchrony T800 $15K. 

larryi
4,578 posts
 

A little bit more information would help people make a good recommendation, such as budget, type of amplifier you have, size/dimensions of the room, volume levels you listen at, location of the speakers (e.g., restricted to corners of the room, or near the back wall or free to locate anywhere), kinds of room treatment you have or will be allowed to use, preferred music, etc.  It would really be particularly helpful to know what other speakers you have heard and what you liked or disliked about them and what you hope to get that those speakers did not deliver.  

My own personal preference among your listed candidates are Volti speakers, but, actually their smaller systems than the Vittora.  

soix
11,233 posts
 

Without knowing what you have now and what specific improvements you’re looking for, this is just a complete unknown. 

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