Spotlight on Alta Audio Alyssa Speakers - Precision Engineering for Audiophiles

Introduction

Winters Audio has been working with Alta Audio since 2015 — that’s a full ten years of faith and commitment to the brand. In the last three years, the Alyssa model has become our best-selling product in the loudspeaker category, which is a testament in itself.

Renowned for their immersive sound and bass that digs deeper than most, the Alta Audio Alyssa speakers offer a great alternative for those who crave the bass impact and large-scale imaging of full-size floorstanders but don’t have a big enough listening room to accommodate them.

Alta Audio Alyssa Speakers – Craftsmanship and Design

The Alyssa weighs around 13kg each, which is a godsend in my world of “back-breaking” high-end audio equipment. The size is very manageable — 25cm wide, 37cm tall, and 35cm deep. These are rear-ported speakers, and ideally, they need around one metre from the front wall to perform at their best, although many users have reported success even just one foot away.

The build quality is excellent. While I wouldn’t call them drop-dead gorgeous, they blend nicely with modern living room furniture. The matching stands (£500) are, in my opinion, a little disappointing — fiddly to assemble and offering no clear sonic advantage over other stands at a similar price. Still, as a set, they look cohesive and fit together seamlessly.

Sound Quality of Alta Audio Alyssa Speakers

These speakers deliver a large-scale sound and impressive bass weight you won’t believe you’re hearing a speaker just over a foot tall. Playing rock tracks such as “Whole Lotta Love” by Led Zeppelin produced attack, speed, transient recovery, and clarity you’d expect from speakers with ribbon tweeters. The bass has real impact — full but not fat, tight but not “one-note.”

Staying with the low frequencies, the claimed 32Hz extension is entirely believable. Playing “Way Down Deep” from Jennifer Warnes’ The Hunter album revealed bass that was fast and controlled, with no overhang. Each note started and stopped cleanly — as good as I’ve heard. The Alyssa certainly goes way down deep indeed.

Then there’s the midband — warm and vocal-friendly — that will have you, as it did me, digging out richly textured voices like Bob Dylan, Don Henley, or Leonard Cohen, just to hear how the Alyssa handles breath, sibilance, and chest tones. The Alyssa passed the vocal test with flying colours: voices stay focused within the soundstage, not too forward but perfectly separated from the mix, creating a totally believable listening experience.

Amplifier Matching for Alta Audio Alyssa Speakers

The Alta Alyssa isn’t the easiest speaker to drive — they benefit from clean, high-quality watts. I found the LFD NCSE HD integrated amplifier (£6,800) paired beautifully, while the Fezz Mira Ceti 300B tube amplifier (£4,500) began to sound a little compressed when the volume reached around 12 o’clock.

I’ve also tried several other amplifiers here in the shop — including Mola Mola, Pass Labs, and Soulution — and found that the better the amplifier, the better the Alyssa performs, as long as it has ample, high-quality power.

Conclusion – Why Audiophiles Love the Alta Audio Alyssa Speakers

It’s no surprise that the Alyssa has become a big hit among those in the know. Its integration of deep bass, clean midrange, and silky treble creates a unified, emotionally engaging whole. At £5,000 (rising to £5,500 in November 2025), they are possibly untouchable at the price.

OB – Winters Audio