Volti Audio’s new Lucera High-Sensitivity Horn-Loaded Loudspeaker fits into the company’s lineup between the lower priced Razz and higher priced Rival. The Goldilocks choice?
The Lucera houses a 15″ woofer, a horn-loaded midrange compression driver, and a neodymium horn tweeter. But you probably already knew that from the pics and Volti’s other offerings. I reviewed, and very much enjoyed, the Volti Rival Special Edition Loudspeakers (review) and the Lucera certainly fit into the Volti family tree.
The Lucera are rated at 99dB sensitivity with an 8 Ohm nominal impedance making them an easy load for any accompanying amplifier. Volti recommends a minimum of 8 Watts (did someone say 300B?). The cover image shows the Lucera in a Tiama veneer, just one of many finish options.
The new Volti Lucera are available now direct from Volti Audio for $11,750/pair (+ shipping) and they will make their official debut next month at the Capital Audiofest in Rockville, MD, November 8-10 in room 741.
Here’s the complete press release from Volti:
Volti Audio Introduces A New Loudspeaker Into The Lineup:
Lucera
Like all Volti Audio speakers, the new Lucera offers high sensitivity, wide bandwidth, superb build quality and captivating sound.
It’s a dynamic sound! As you would expect from an authentic, high-sensitivity horn-loaded speaker.
Feed them a few watts of power and expect:
- Effortless power delivery
- Wide dynamic range
- Finely resolved articulate mid-range
- Immersive, room-filling sound
- Pinpoint imaging and wide soundstage
- Sings-with-one-voice driver integration
- Full-range bandwidth
- Tight, deep bass
- Accurate tone and timbre
All Volti Audio speakers are hand-built here in our shop in Baxter, TN.
The Lucera is cleverly slotted between our smaller, lower-priced Razz loudspeaker and the larger, higher-priced Rival in our lineup. Volti Audio customers who are looking for a bit more fun than the Razz, but not quite ready to jump all the way up to the Rival will find the Lucera to be “just right”.
Details
- 12” high-power and high-sensitivity woofer – bass reflex configuration, ported
- Large midrange horn with a 2” throat and a shallow wide-dispersion design
- High quality 2” outlet midrange compression driver with a composite diaphragm
- High quality neodymium horn tweeter
- Custom made crossovers featuring high quality components, all hand-wired
- Bi-wire at the input terminals
Specifications
Sensitivity: 99db
Recommended amplifier power: 8wpc (min.), 80wpc continuous (max.)
Bandwidth: 32Hz – 20kHz
Nominal Impedance: 8ohm (connect to 8ohm taps)
Dimensions: 40” tall, 18” wide and 14” deep
Weight: 110 lbs. each
Available in a wide variety of beautiful real-wood veneers and premium grill cloths.
Price: $11,750/pr.
Complete information, including many photos can be found on the Volti Audio website www.voltiaudio.com
