Tannoy Differences


As someone who has limited access to Tannoy, but enjoyed their sound, just wondering if anyone can provide any insight. I am considering the DC8T, Turnberry, and possibly Kensington (most likely too much money). I am running Pass Labs XA60.5 monos.
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Those three models have doped-paper cones, which sound much better than Tannoys with plastic cones. What are the room dimensions?
FWIW, I own the Turnberrys. Like 'em very much. The midrange is great, and so is the overall presentation.

IMO, a very good choice for classical, jazz, and easier going stuff. I like a warmer type presentation and these are delivering just that in conjunction w/ my Conrad Johnson tubed equipment.

I've thought about the moving up to the Kensington's because of all the good I've heard about them. But, as you said, big $'s. And anyway,as I have said, the Turnberrys do a great job.

BTW, I just love the look of Tannoy's prestige line.

Good luck with your shopping!
Hi I have owned several Tannoys and currently have 2 pairs of Vintage Monitor Gold 15's and a pair of 10" Monitor Golds.
The best Tannoys are those with paper drivers ( quicker ), alnico magnets ( more detail ) and hard edge surrounds. I would never buy a pair of Tannoys that dont have paper drivers.
From your list I would recommend the Turnberry's or Kensington's. The Kensingtons have the Alnico magnets, the Turnberry's dont and give up a little detail. I have also heard the smaller Stirling's blow away a pair of Triangle Magellan Reference speakers in speed, timing, ease of presentation, musicality and accuracy of timbre, so dont discount these either.
The Glenair's are another option as well.