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Best cab for Tannoy 12"

Ok, y'all.  Here's my problem:
I can save a lot of time by admitting I'm a Tannoy fan. Got spoiled a LONG time back with a pair of 12" silver
Monitors in Hartley "Boffle"cabs(!)   I want to buy another set of 12's, tho' a properly restored Silver set is probably
beyond my means. So, we move forward: Reds, golds, ?? I'll find 'em.
I have a space problem, of sorts. Can't accommodate cabs wider than 18" max and must be placed no further than
6" from the back wall. Walnut much preferred.  Earlier 12" Tannoy cabs look puny and no style whatever.
Sonics? looking or the best bass extension possible. I'm aware the 15s extend nearly 1/2 octave lower in the
factory cabs, but with a custom cab and proper, extra-high quality crossover re-builds, honest, defined info
to 28 hz + or - is doable.
Where do you guys think I should go for a proper cabinet - refurbished factory, or custom? and if custom,
whom should seek?
Many thanks, in advance for some expert opinions!


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mijostyn
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broockies, the way to go would be a tal,l narrow transmission line enclosure. I saw a design in a you tube video that was very clever. Google You tube transmission line speaker and you should come up with it. It would be like using two 12 inch drivers instead of one. Way better bass.
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broockies OP
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Hey Mijostyn;
I had a pair of IMF (Irving Freed) Studio Monitors. the IMFs were serious
transmission line floor-standers from the late '60s - info down to 16 CPS
(oops - Hz) on the bottom. 12 " driver, and cab was 16' wide, as I recall.
Made me a fan. I'll check your suggestion out.
Dan; I'm interested in your crossover note: Investigation indicates 
improving technology offers significant improvement over stock
Tannoy x-overs. Could you send pics or a schematic  of your x-over mod to me?
Here's more info on my situation:
Room: 27'x 17', 8'H.;  Fairly "live";  Kit: Oppo 95, resto Mac C-37,
resto MC-7270 (so I'm a Gordon Gow fan). Prefer a warmer, expansive
sound to a brighter, analytical one. Inclusive, rich orchestral over
hyper-definitive, close-miked. 
Another question (too many?): Could you guys identify a couple of
top-level Tannoy resto sources? Several in England, but who needs the
shipping costs? This would be most helpful !
Your thoughts?
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broockies OP
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I forgot to ask, Islandmandan, is there any way you could send 
specs and pics on your Cabs? These sound interesting, as they are front- loaded (bass reflex) and the wall problem is minimized.
he dimensions are nearly perfect !
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islandmandan
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Brookies, did you check out my system page on Virtual Systems? There's quite a bit of information and photos there, including those of the outboard crossovers.

I don't really have specs, as the enclosures were built for me using the limited information I was able to find regarding cabinet designs twelve years ago. Google Hans Hilberink's Tannoy forum, lot to read about and learn there. Check out Speakerex in Florida, they have parts and do a lot of service work on Tannoy. There's a Tannoy Lovers forum on Facebook. If you still need more info, try PM'ing me, I will do what I can to help.
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Welcome info, Dan! Most appreciative!
I'm a tech neophyte. What's PM'ing?
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