Nice one, Frank. It was an absolute pleasure meeting you again and hearing your excellent system(s)!
Both, for me, whether the Tannoys or JBLs were employed, didn't sound like conventional hi-fi systems, but more like mini-demonstrations of actual musical performances, such was how the speakers in particular took every kind of music in their stride. In that respect, everything sounded natural and effortless.
I loved the JBLs, which were truly a hoot with anything bass-driven, particularly rock and dub music - the AC/DC in particular was just immense!
However, overall I preferred the Tannoys, as for me they're better all-rounders, if (like me) you listen to many different types of music. I like their superior imaging qualities, plus I just dig the dual-concentric way of music-making. As you know Tannoys inside out, you'll know what I mean. However, for getting 'down and dirty' with rock music in particular, quite simply, big JBLs have no peers!
Anyway, I'm sure that Macca will love his Tannoys, when he has them fitted into 'uber Arden' cabs, as planned. Having heard his system the other day and got an handle of how they could sound in his room, I think he'll be in for a nice treat
Nice seeing you again, mate, and you must pop round sometime to hear the Lockwoods with the Copper amp - they rock too, but in a different way from the JBLs. Oh, and cool car, btw. I wouldn't mind a shot in that sometime
Marco.