Which Tannoys, folks?

[Reffc]

Prices yet to be determined Lewis...it'll depend on whether we go for the solid American Black Walnut or use a quality walnut veneer, not that the final buyer would be able to tell the difference such is the quality of the work from David who does the joinery for RFC (Cherry also available). I'll be trying a few out before I settle on the one that goes to market. Prices won't be astronomical though. Bear in mind that good timber isn't cheap and really good cabinet makers aren't ten-a-penny! If you're interested, I can give you a few details of what to expect and ballpark pricing in a PM.

[lewis]

Prices yet to be determined Lewis...it'll depend on whether we go for the solid American Black Walnut or use a quality walnut veneer, not that the final buyer would be able to tell the difference such is the quality of the work from David who does the joinery for RFC (Cherry also available). I'll be trying a few out before I settle on the one that goes to market. Prices won't be astronomical though. Bear in mind that good timber isn't cheap and really good cabinet makers aren't ten-a-penny! If you're interested, I can give you a few details of what to expect and ballpark pricing in a PM.

Please.

[Reffc]

Well, guess what rolled up yesterday?

Clue:







Do they sound good?

Too early to jump to any firm conclusions as they'll need 50hrs or so running-in, but they're fabulous right out of the box. Far more musically involvng in my room than the Harbeths were, with better imaging and bass. Slight lift in the mids but once the bass driver loosens up and everything settles down, they can only get better. I strongly suspect that this could be my final loudspeaker purchase. Fabulous sounding.

Anyone tried these with AN's Otto SE?

[synsei]

If they sound as good as they look Paul I would be inordinately envious

[lewis]

Enjoy mate!
I see from your pics you have the treble energy setting at +1.5, do you prefer it like that?

[realysm42]

Fantastic looking bits of kit; I wish some of you guys lived nearer, I've never heard Tannoy gear.

[Reffc]

Enjoy mate!
I see from your pics you have the treble energy setting at +1.5, do you prefer it like that?

I had them like that to start with but have now moved them back to the mid setting. I found that Tannoys take a bit of adjusting to because they're not as forward as most modern speakers yet give away nothing in dynamics and transient response. You can be fooled into thinking "where's the detail?" but it's there, it's just that it doesn't shout at you. After an hours playing, I adjusted to their sound and moved the treble energy plug back and it gave a better balance.

These have now got about 8 hours playing on them and they're beginning to open up nicely in the bass which is exceptional in quality and extension. Already have my first few visitors to listen to them! Got a posse coming down en-mass from the Midlands on Saturday for a listen...at this rate I'll have to become a Tannoy dealership!

[Reffc]

Fantastic looking bits of kit; I wish some of you guys lived nearer, I've never heard Tannoy gear.

Hi Martin

I travelled close to NW London to audition a pair of these before making my mind up and it was £30 diesel money well spent!

[Marco]

Looking good, Paul. Glad they're hittin' the spot for ya! Pleased too that we have another Tannoyista in the AoS ranks - enjoy!

Marco.

[Reffc]

Looking good, Paul. Glad they're hittin' the spot for ya! Pleased too that we have another Tannoyista in the AoS ranks - enjoy!

Marco.

Yup...sounding good. Having fun with an upgraded OTO SE (Jensen and Black gates everywhere) and 10w of single ended amp has no right to drive these as well as it does! (and very nice too I might add).