DFW folks - anyone have these speakers I could listen to?


I've been debating a bunch of different speakers for some time now and I'm pretty torn between a few different models, but think I need to try to listen to some of them if possible. I am in the DFW, TX area, so hoping someone nearby has any of these and wouldn't mind letting me come listen!

1. Fyne 703
2. Coherent 15 (signature or reference - either one)
3. Tannoy Kensington GR (or the Turnberry GR)
4. Sonus Faber Olympica nova III or V

I currently have tannoys now and enjoy the sound, but they leave me wanting a bit more. I know the Fyne and Coherent speakers should be fairly similar to Tannoy due to the design.  

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@kennyc I’m also heard the Tannoy at the LA THE Show. Sonically I wasn’t impressed- seemed like the sound was from old tech speakers.
Fyne was established by past Tannoy employees so their offerings are more advanced than Tannoy who doesn’t seem to invest in improvements.

Yeah, I've had my eye on Fyne since I heard about them some years ago. Sadly, wasn't in the position to buy pre-pandemic, and their prices have gone up quite a bit in just a few years. It definitely seems like they've taken the Tannoy blueprint and run with it to modernize and move it forward. I do wish the cabinets on the 700 series were nicer though for the price asked. The F1 line is beautiful, but well outside my price range.

I've talked with a few Coherent owners (15 and 18 series) and they speak very highly of them (though, talking to owners of things is never getting an unbiased opinion). They seem to consistently win awards at shows as well.

@carlsbad2 I wish I could disagree. But don’t blame the Tannoys.  I don’t understand why Upscale doesn’t spend for a big first floor room to show the Tannoys. And bring Canterburys as well.  I own Autograph Minis w/NAIM UNITI ATOM) and Kensington GRs (w/Pathos InPol Heritage) and would never go back to Harbeth, Focal or Rockport all of which I’ve owned.  If you can listen to Tannoy in a decent room I think you’ll be impressed.