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Tannoy Yorkminster vs Canterbury

Hello
I am looking for opinions comparing the Tannoy Yorkminster vs the Canterbury from those who have heard them. I had hoped to get some Westminster's but looks like my room is not going to be big enough for them, so I am specifically looking at these. Now, I know that the Yorkminster has a lower bass response, which I am interested in, however, I have read that the mid is not as sweet as the Canterbury... Is this actually so or possibly a "break in" issue? I listen to a wide range of music with classic jazz and classic rock being the major majority and classical being a significant minority. I currently have Quad ESL's (up for sale) so mid clarity and detail is very important to me, yet having said that, the lack of bass from the Quad's is exactly the reason for my speaker change. I have heard smaller Tannoys in the past (and LOVED the sound) but am unable to hear either of these before purchase unfortunately. I will be using them with Atma-Sphere MA-1 OTL amps and custom Audio Note DAC, along with phono frontend.
Thank you, in advance, for thoughtful response.
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grateful OP
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thank you.

I had read some forums a while back of people upgrading the crossover caps and stuff to open them up... Hopefully Tannoy has fixed this.

I agree, I would rather have the Prestige line than the Kingdoms. I know the Westminster is the flagship of the Prestige line but does not look like I will be able to fit them properly in my room... Too narrow.

But, I cannot believe that I will be missing anything (given my restraints) as only organ really gets that low. I just will not be able to ever listen to Westminsters - ignorance is bliss, right?! haha

Anyway, just ordered a pair -- WOOHOO!!!! cannot wait
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islandmandan
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Grateful, congratulations, I'm very happy for you! You're going to love them.

Regards,
Dan
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mulveling
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Congrats man -- I was so exited to get my Canterbury SE, and it turned out very well...your GR will be even better!
mbovaird
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Congrats!!!
analogluvr
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Congrats on your speakers, you can't go wrong with any tannoy. With regards to yorkie vs canterbury I'm firmly in the yorkie camp. It's true what people are saying they can get honky but I have found that's more a function of which amp you have them paired with. They demand quality and are very transparent despite being very musical. Very few ss amps will pull it off, sugden and lfd being a few. I have found good synergy with quality 300B or 845. I found I could not live with the lack of bass the canterbury offered but to each his own.
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