TANNOY will stop Hi-FI ?

Not to reignite an older thread, but out of curiosity, I contacted Audio Emotion in UK Scotland to inquire about the coatbridge factory. They claim that it is not entirely closed yet, in fact they said they are expecting a new shipment of tannoy speakers from Glasgow today. So I have no idea what the deal is with the rumors .

So I have no idea what the deal is with the rumors .

The rumors happen because Tannoy has never been transparent and forthright about their operations. Even as a customer (and based on what I’ve seen my dealer go through, them too), communication has ALWAY been a struggle. This is not limited to current ownership, either - it goes far back.

Operating this way feeds the rumor mills. If Tannoy ownership want to cut down rumors, they’re the ONLY ones who can stop it, by providing the information we all seek.

I like Upscale Audio a lot, and I feel their distributorship is a big step in the right direction. But I have a feeling they're not entirely in the loop, either. 

Hi Bros,

I have been waiting Tannoy Kensinton Gr for almost 2 years but it seems that the model is no longer available (at least in my country), all I can do now is to wait or buy secondhand ones.

The biggest Tannoy retailer said he has no idea whether Tannoy keeps producing this model. Except for Turnberry Gr and Kensington Gr, other models such as Canterberry Gr are still in stock. So I believe that Tannoy may stop producing these two models as they cant compete with Fyne Audio at this segment.

 

stevevn

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09-07-2022 at 06:57pm 

Hi Bros,

I have been waiting Tannoy Kensinton Gr for almost 2 years but it seems that the model is no longer available (at least in my country), all I can do now is to wait or buy secondhand ones.

The biggest Tannoy retailer said he has no idea whether Tannoy keeps producing this model. Except for Turnberry Gr and Kensington Gr, other models such as Canterberry Gr are still in stock. So I believe that Tannoy may stop producing these two models as they cant compete with Fyne Audio at this segment.
 

@stevevn must be a problem with your dealer because I almost bought a pair from Audio Emotion a few weeks ago but instead went with the Arden. 
 

not sure what the comment about them not competing against Fyne, that makes zero sense. One is a very modern generic looking speaker and the other is a much more classic look and they sound quite different. 

not sure what the comment about them not competing against Fyne, that makes zero sense. One is a very modern generic looking speaker and the other is a much more classic look and they sound quite different. 

Agreed - Tannoy models Kensington and up have features not found in Fyne: twin roll textile surround (vs rubber), alnico magnets (vs ferrous), pepperpot tweeter (vs waveguide). Also I vastly prefer the look of Tannoy Prestige cabinets over Fyne Vintage. The Fyne prices get high up there pretty quickly. A Tannoy Prestige GR, if in "proper" production (a big IF) absolutely competes. 

The alnico/pepperpot models have a passion and vivacity not quite found in the other Tannoy models. But alnico is very expensive to use.