Tannoy Differences

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.

I'm leaning towards the Turnberry, mostly because the Pass XA60.5 only puts out 60 watts into 8 ohm speakers, which might not be enough for the Kensington (and double the price). I also have a feeling the DC (Definition series) are made in china, but I'm only speculating.