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.
Thanks folks....tough decision. Room dimensions The room is about 12x20....although they could be in a different room next year
I'd get the Turnberry -- less expensive than Kensington, and larger than the DC8T. But the DC8T is the best looking of the lot, IMHO. Bottom line: you can't go wrong with any of these choices. Tannoy is the El Primo speaker company in the world, IME.