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Tannoy Stirlings on the way!

Hi, everybody.  Longtime member, first time caller.

I just ordered up a pair of Tannoy Stirling GR floorstanders, and, frankly, I'm looking for people to rejoice with!

I'm a speakers guy, through and through.  I've got Dynaudios, Focals, B&Ws, Totems, Wharfedales, Klipsches, and even my old Polk 5Bs, the first speakers I ever bought, way back in the '80s.  I wanted to try something very different, and the Prestige line Tannoys really spoke to me.  The coincident drivers, the old-school-ish paper cone, the old-school cabinets and ports.  I'm really looking forward to hearing how they soundstage!

I thought about getting the Turnberrys, but the Stirlings should be just about the perfect size for my [extremely irregular] room.  Especially since I already have a pair of subs.

I'm pretty chuffed.
trentmemphis
trentmemphis OP
282 posts
 
Still just really digging these things.  I think that low crossover point to the tweeter really works for them.  Everything is so coherent.  Vocals -- especially female and most especially choral -- really sing through them.  The detail is excellent without being at all harsh, and they have real, effortless thump.  That 12" driver in the Kensington, along with the larger cabinet, must really be something.

And they just look the absolute business.

I've had zero buyer's remorse.
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lalitk
5,614 posts
 
@trentmemphis, 

That’s great, glad to hear you’re enjoying your Tannoy’s. As a fellow Tannoy owner, I am not all surprised by your experience, I absolutely love my Canterbury’s. 
trentmemphis OP
282 posts
 
I would imagine you do!  Someday maybe I'll have space for something on that scale.  I still plan to look into getting some stands made for mine.  That would be my only complaint, I guess.  I'm not sure what they were thinking with the vertical tweeter axis.

I guess I've lost everybody else's interest. lol  I'm just recording the journey in case it's useful to somebody down the road.
mesch
3,529 posts
 
I am very interested! Going to audition the Sterlings next Tuesday. My room is currently 12.5 x 14.5'. Should I make the purchase I will play with placement and tilt, possibly make my own base if needed.
 
trentmemphis OP
282 posts
 
Everything depends on all the specifics, obviously, but just in terms of size of the room, they should be a good match, @mesch .

I'll be interested to hear your experiences with them, so make sure you report back!
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