Living Voice alternatives

[bosa]

I moved from Avatars to Tune Audio Primes, primarily as the Avatars would not work in a small room when we moved house, but I also wanted to improve on the treble presence and define the bass better. The primes do this without sacrificing the midrange. They are horn loaded with the opening at the bottom. The horn super tweeters come in above 6khz. Treble is sweet and detailed.

[paulf-2007]

Cheers Geoff, but I ashamedly have to admit that appearance is important to me.
I appreciate that they're top sounding but I do prefer a more modern look.
I even tried the horns Mummy by autotech!

What did you think of the mummy's, I suspect they are more lifestyle than substance. I had 200hz tractrix auto tech horns that were very good so I'm not anti auto tech

[PalsHuffMor]

I'd throw a pair of Impulse H1s or H2s into the mix...if you can find any

[fatmarley]

What did you think of the mummy's, I suspect they are more lifestyle than substance. I had 200hz tractrix auto tech horns that were very good so I'm not anti auto tech

I haven't heard the Mummy's but the cabinet shape Is pretty much perfect as far as diffraction goes.

[Johnny nocash]

Thanks for the further input Jonathan, Paul, Christopher & Matt, appreciated.

With regards to the Mummy's, at first I thought they were very good. Very open, sparkling top end which help produce a wide soundstage. After further listening I found that the bass was a bit 'one-noted' and lacked definition. In fairness, I didn't have a chance to try them with my valve monos which may have helped. Furthermore my room has a suspended floor & bass can be an issue.
I think the Mummy's could be a brill speaker in the right set up. When Greg (good fella) of G.Point audio who very kindly arranged the demo looked at my room he suggested the hOrns Aria could be a better option. I'm hoping to get hold of a pair soon.
I've also been looking at the Verity range of speakers, Rienzi, Parsifal, Leonore as they have the option of reversing the bass cabinet. Not easy to get hold of so views on any of their range would be good.
Cheers guys.

[Johnny nocash]

Just posted this on the UFC forum so apologies if you've read it already.

I've tried the hOrns Mummy which at first seemed very good, but eventually bugged me as the bass seemed very 'ploddy'. Together with the very sharp uppers gave the impression that the lower mids felt sucked out & lacked drive.

Moved on to Verity Rienzi's, superb but I couldn't get the bass to work in my room. I know it's my 1st floor flat causing the issues, Damn.

Although my LV's are rear ported they still work better in the room than the above. It seems likely that I will push on down the LV route as proof is in the pudding as they say. To keep costs down maybe an upgrade to R3 rather than RW would be OK as I'm not sure that silver wiring is more beneficial than the improved tweeter. Any advice welcome.

In addition, bring on any further recommendations with regards to LV alternatives. I am aware of the Heco Direkt cult��

[chris@panteg]

I have a pair of Avatars and for me are just about the ideal speakers for my room and preferences, so I can't be of much help, but have you thought about having a chat with Kevin Scott? I'm sure it could be worthwhile.

[Johnny nocash]

I have a pair of Avatars and for me are just about the ideal speakers for my room and preferences, so I can't be of much help, but have you thought about having a chat with Kevin Scott? I'm sure it could be worthwhile.

I used to have the Avatars Chris & yes they were a cracking speaker. I've had a chat with Kevin but the end result was that l had a sphincter twitching like a rabbits nostril. Hence I'm on the 2nd hand market.