A moment in time, preserved in an eternity of music.
In the 1920s, Paul Voigt created a horn loudspeaker that would become the foundation of modern Hi‑Fi.
The Voigt horn captures more than sound. It represents a moment in time when Great Britain was at the forefront of both engineering and creativity. From this single design grew a world of Hi‑Fi that changed the way people experienced music forever.
Our 2024 reproduction honours that original moment. Handcrafted in Britain, the horn is designed for the Field Coil Philharmonic drive unit, pairing Voigt's pioneering form with Lowther's most coveted instrument.
The result is both a tribute and a continuation: a timeless union of past and present. This is not just a loudspeaker - it is a piece of Hi‑Fi history, a moment in time, preserved in an eternity of music.
The 4ft Voigt Horn - Presentation Film
Your choice of real wood, matched veneer
Voigt Horn
8"
Lowther Field Coil Grand Opera
PM4A Philharmonic
98–105+ dB (room dependent, typically >100 dB system efficiency)
8 ohm nominal
35Hz – 20kHz
1580mm × 1220mm × 1650mm
150kg (per speaker)
Our journey to recreate Paul Voigt's legendary horn loudspeaker, bringing a century-old design into the modern era while honouring its timeless principles.
How We Made the Voigt Horn
Every 4ft Voigt Horn is handmade to order in our Northampton workshop. Each piece is built with care from start to finish by British craftsmen.
We use high-grade Baltic birch plywood for strength and tonal purity. Every panel is cut, shaped and joined by hand for perfect alignment.
You can choose from a range of real wood and specialist veneers. Each pair is book-matched to create a natural flow of grain that suits your space.
The drive units, including the PM7A Philharmonic, are assembled in our Norfolk atelier. Every part is crafted to the same standard as the world's finest instruments.
Each cone is hand-treated, air-dried and cured in natural sunlight. This gives every Lowther its unmistakably natural tone.
From wood to wire, every element is made to last for generations. A Lowther is not a product but an instrument that grows more beautiful with time.
Every cut, every joint, every finish is completed by hand. Our craftsmen bring decades of experience to each speaker, ensuring uncompromising quality.
The 4ft Voigt Horn is more than a loudspeaker; it is an heirloom of British acoustic history. Its presence transforms a space into a concert hall, revealing the character of every recording with extraordinary realism. Sculptural and commanding, it invites the listener to rediscover music in its purest form, each note resonating with the legacy of Paul Voigt's pioneering spirit.
In the 1920s, Paul Voigt created a horn loudspeaker that would become the foundation of modern Hi‑Fi. This design represents a moment in time when Great Britain was at the forefront of both engineering and creativity.
Our 2024 reproduction is designed for the Field Coil Philharmonic drive unit, pairing Voigt's pioneering form with Lowther's most coveted instrument. The result is a timeless union of past and present.
Handcrafted in Britain from Baltic Birch with matched veneers, each cabinet is individually built to commission. This is not just a loudspeaker - it is a piece of Hi‑Fi history, preserved in an eternity of music.
Real experiences from 4ft Voigt Horn owners around the world
"Hearing the 4ft Voigt Horns was like standing inside the music itself."
"It felt like a live performance, not a playback."
"I've heard Western Electrics, but these held their own, powerful and pure."
"The bass reached through the floor and the highs hung in the air like light."
"For something born a century ago, they sound astonishingly alive."
"The craftsmanship is beautiful, but the sound is what takes your breath away."
"It's a rebirth of something truly British, and it made me fall in love with music all over again."
Discover the stories, craftsmanship, and passion behind Lowther through our video series.
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Frequently asked
The 4ft Voigt Horn is designed for Very large rooms, salons, studios. Free-space horn
Free-space horn
The 4ft Voigt Horn is designed for 8" Lowther drivers. Recommended: Lowther Field Coil Grand Opera. Alternative options include: PM4A Philharmonic.
The 4ft Voigt Horn has a frequency response of 35Hz – 20kHz, a sensitivity of 98–105+ dB (room dependent, typically >100 dB system efficiency), a nominal impedance of 8 ohm nominal. It is a handcrafted, made-to-order Lowther loudspeaker. Full specifications and options are confirmed at the time of order.
Yes. Lowther full-range drive units have a genuine break-in period during which the diaphragm suspension relaxes and the sound opens up and smooths out. It is normal for a 4ft Voigt Horn to keep subtly improving well beyond 1,000 hours of playing - this is a characteristic of the design, not a fault.
The 4ft Voigt Horn is handcrafted to order, with pricing from By commission. Because finishes and drive-unit options are configurable, final pricing is confirmed on enquiry. To request a price or place an order, contact Lowther at hello@lowtherloudspeakers.com or use the enquiry options on this page.
