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4ft Voigt Horn loudspeaker
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4ft Voigt Horn

A moment in time, preserved in an eternity of music.

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4FT VOIGT HORN

The Voigt Horn

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

The 4ft Voigt Horn - Presentation Film

4ft Voigt Horn detail view
4ft Voigt Horn side view
4ft Voigt Horn front view

Specs

4ft Voigt Horn technical dimensions 1
4ft Voigt Horn technical dimensions 2

Colour Options

Your choice of real wood, matched veneer

Horn Type

Voigt Horn

Drive Unit Size

8"

Recommended Lowther Drive Unit

Lowther Field Coil Philharmonic

Alternative Lowther Drive Units

PM4A Philharmonic

Sensitivity

98–105+ dB (room dependent, typically >100 dB system efficiency)

Nominal Impedance

8 ohm nominal

Frequency Response

35Hz – 20kHz

Dimensions (H×W×D)

1580mm × 1220mm × 1650mm

Weight

150kg (per speaker)

Remaking a 100 year old speaker design

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

How We Made the Voigt Horn

Handcrafted in Great Britain

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.

The Finest Materials

The Finest Materials

We use high-grade Baltic birch plywood for strength and tonal purity. Every panel is cut, shaped and joined by hand for perfect alignment.

Matched Veneers

Matched Veneers

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 Heart of the Sound

The Heart of the Sound

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.

Paper Cones

Paper Cones

Each cone is hand-treated, air-dried and cured in natural sunlight. This gives every Lowther its unmistakably natural tone.

Built to Endure

Built to Endure

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.

Handmade Excellence

Handmade Excellence

Every cut, every joint, every finish is completed by hand. Our craftsmen bring decades of experience to each speaker, ensuring uncompromising quality.

The Foundation of Modern Hi‑Fi

4ft Voigt Horn in room
4ft Voigt Horn detail

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.

The Details That Define the 4ft Voigt Horn

Paul Voigt's Vision

Paul Voigt's Vision

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.

Field Coil Excellence

Field Coil Excellence

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 Heritage

Handcrafted Heritage

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.

What Owners Say

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."

Lowther for Life

Discover the stories, craftsmanship, and passion behind Lowther through our video series.

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