Magico compared to Tannoy


Trying to leave aside partisanship, how would you describe the approach to sound reproduction and sound character (not quality, though it may be hard to avoid)? I understand they are polar opposites but I’m curious how you’d describe.   
TIA
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Don’t think one could choose two speaker lines that are more diametrically opposed. Developed over decades significantly in BBC studios, Tannoy embody the British, BBC natural voice. Magico is a more modern, detailed sound. Having owned the top Tannoy, the Westminster Royal, I believe the main difference could be the ease of presentation. And the naturalness of the human voice. I have never owned a Magico but I have heard the Ultimates in a well over million dollar system. They were in a $250K dedicated room with power produced by a $100K power station. And with 5 channels-4 pushed by 16 chassis of 300B WE and a Big Mac for the bass.
Sorry, but I wanted to run out of that room screaming!
And another time in a Constellation based system-not as bad but same thing. I believe that this does not characterize all Magico but I think I have a general idea of that designer’s ear. Of great interest is the evolution of Tannoy stemming from the ears of several main designers of Tannoy now forming Fyne Audio.
Of great interest is their top model-the F1-12. A new take on the Westminster with a 12” dual concentric driver. Jay has heard them at a dealer in Florida. I trust his ear. He says that they do voices in an incredible way and also that they are beautifully built. FWIW, I would love to hear that speaker.

@mglik Just the type of information I'm looking for, thank you.   I spent hours with that Magico A5 and Rockport Atria II's before choosing the Atrias.   They seems more cohesive without giving up any of the detail the Magicos are renowned for.   

Question re BBC legacy: I've had Harbeth 30.1 and 30.2s with HSU subs.  Eventually gave them up for Focal Kanta 3s as the "Brittish" sound was a bit "polite" for me. 

I typically enjoy a speaker which details inner voices - hence the Kantas and now Atrias -both of which are voiced more "forward" than the Harbeth.  That said, the Autograph Minis seem to have an entirely different approach than Hsrbeths and seem to present voicing detail as well.  Further, while the Harbeth is known for vocal reproduction, the Tannoys also excel in reproducing the human voice in perhaps an even more tangible/visceral way.  As a classical singer this struck me immediately.  



Radically different from each other.... both great... The world is big enough for both to prosper.  Sadly my house & wallet aren't big enough for me to own both.  I've had Tannoys for 20 years, but others too.  All speaker types have +'s and -'s.  
Hi cantorgale,
Are you a cantor? Starting my career also as an opera singer, I considered becoming a cantor.
Glad you got the Rockports. At least at shows, Rockports were always the best big speakers. Super real sounding.