TANNOY will stop Hi-FI ?

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.

I emailed to Tannoy but they havent replied yet. Ilove the sound of Kensington Gr but it seems that Tannoy Kensington Gr and Turnberry Gr are out of stock all over the world due to lack of materials. Canterberry model is available but too big to my space. I’m thinking about B&W speakers, plz advice. (pair with MCintosh 8900)

@stevevn 

I do not know where you located but both Kensington and Turnberry are available in USA. Which B&W model you’re considering? Here in US, B&W’s are often paired with McIntosh and Classe gear.