Hi AndyOriginally Posted by Tarzan
Paul, what a nice problem to have! Replacing the Harbs will be tough as you say, the Tannoys could possibly do it though, do let us know how you get on, Turnberrys are on my potential upgrade path with my Compact 7s going in a second system, take your time and enjoy the listening and report back!
yes, a very good problem to have! I've had some good advice on here and some equally great advice from Haden Boardman (what Haden doesn't know about Tannoys isn't worth knowing IMHO).
I'll certainly report back on the Turnberrys. The off putting thing about Tulip Waveguide models is that they use an ordinary tweeter with a plastic tube on the end to obtain correct time alignment so will always suffer from honk (even if not too pronounced). However, it's cost that will be the final arbitor in terms of what I can afford to go to now (it may change later).
In response to the Kensington comments, yes it's the one to go for (especially used) but it is then in the realm of true MGs serviced and with new x-overs set into decent cabs, and despite being the new kid on the block, a well sorted original pair will always have the better designed/made drivers (unaffordable to produce these days in fact), so it must be weighed up against looks and sound alone.
For my part, value is an arbitrary notion. I'm not made of money, far from it! However, whatever I scrimp and save to afford, the actual cost will become unimportant 5 or 10 years down the line and individual choice will be determined on performance and quality. If the Turnberrys sound great then there is always the sneaky option of buying a good used pair half price and later fitting 10 or even 12 inch monitor golds or reds
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