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Which model Tannoy for my audio room

My dedicated audio room is 12 ft wide x 16 ft long x 7.5 ft high. There are no open walls, one door 36" wide in one corner.
The rear of the speakers would be parallel to the 12 ft wall.
I am interested in hearing from people that have listened to Tannoy's in similar to my room size.
I have (3) 300b amps, 8 watts , 15 watts and 26 watts. The 8 and 16 was are set mono's, the 26 is push/pull.
How big a Tannoy speaker can I use in my room ?
I listen to classical and rock on vinyl.

Any comments are appreciated.

Abill
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analogluvr
859 posts
 
I would go with the kensingtons or the canterburys. I think the yorkminsters bass would overwhelm the room. Maybe the stirlings. Canterburys maybe be borderline too much as well.
douger
104 posts
 
The Canterburys have adjustable bass energy, and do a great job. You don't have to play them loud enough to overpower your room, but they will let you attend a concert!
douger
104 posts
 
Today I checked in on the British site Pink Fish Media where a knowledgeable gentleman reminded the old rule of thumb that
if they fit through the door they will work just fine...
courant
119 posts
 
No joke, I've seen Westminster Royals in a room that was 16 X 12. They were against the 16' wall and sounded very impressive, as they should. :-)

Pair the Westminsters with a Wilson Thor's Hammer and feel the noiz...
pani
1,219 posts
 
I have a very similar room dimensions as yours and I use a Tannoy Turnberry SE. I have powered with various tube and SS amps. It is the right size for such a room IMO. I have also heard a Kensington and Stirling SE in similar rooms and all of them sounded extremely comfortable (without much of room treatments except some carpet and curtains around). Canterburry in such a room is borderline case definitely.
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