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Tannoy Westminster Royal HE

Hi, I would like to hear your opinions and comments regarding the Tannoy Westminsters. These very oldfashioned (to many: ugly) looking speakers have been quite a while, undergoing various modifications. According to some audiophiles they sound impressive. How will they sound compared to my current speakers, the Dunlavy SC-Vs? Do the Tannoys beat them in terms of sonics and sheer musicality? Do you have to drive them with single ended amplification or can they also sound good with solid state? Thx in advance.
dazzdax
dazzdax OP
599 posts
 
Ecclectique, I've seen another big Tannoy speaker, called the Kingdom 18. This particular type is no more in production I suppose, because Tannoy homesite doesn't mention it in their "products" list. It is even more expensive than the Westminster Royal. Do you know this speaker? Is it actually better than the Westminsters?

Chris
ecclectique
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Hello Chris. I have heard of it, although never seen one nor heard one. It's probably only available for export,and like the Westminster,most all of them are exported to the Far East. Their doesn,t seem to be many Tannoy enthusiast's here at Audiogon.
douger
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I am a Tannoy enthusiast, and corresponded with Ian Gellatly (sp?)at Tannoy regarding the Kingdom line. He explained it is stricily for export to Asia, and also told me that the Churchill is superior to the Westminster, having a smoother And easier impedance. Have you read all that Harvey "Gizmo" Rosenburg said about the Westminster Royals? www.meta-gizmo.com
Regards,
Douger
dazzdax OP
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Used Westminsters are not very easy to get (in fact this is a very uncommon thing). But I've seen there is a pair for sale! Do you think it is worthwhile to replace my Dunlavy SC-V's with them? Thank you.

Chris
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shadorne
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IMHO you will gain in dynamics and SPL loudness and slightly more flexibility in placement if that is what you desire then go for it. Dunlavy's are wonderful but they don't play extremely loud and they tend to have a narrow sweetspot and tend to present a more woody tonality. Tannoys will be a little harsher or edgy or lively in comparison. Both are classic absolutely awesome speakers - so please don't take this as any criticism of either- just relative stuff.
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