I’m close to Upscale and purchased Tannoys from them after experiencing the Tannoy magic. If you’re into imaging and soundstage, you will not be disappointed. I listen to all kinds of music and they rock. Of course there are also a pair of REL subs that add that bottom end I desire. I go there to audition speakers often and still haven’t heard anything that I’d rather own…including their current newish line from from Fyne I will say the Tannoys took forever to break-in but I did it the old fashioned way…listening. From my experience, I’d go Turnberry and higher in their line.
Is there Tannoy Magic / Should I buy a pair of Tannoys as "accessory" speaker?
I have a decent system, and am running JBL 4367, with either Parasound A21+ (300w solid state) or Canary M600 (50w tubes) and am Tannoy-curious.
I'm familiar with the current state of the brand, I understand that the "new" speakers aren't made at the old factory, and that much of the "shine" has worn off the brand over the last several years. I'm also aware of the newer company with much of the former Tannoy brain trust.
I have never heard a Tannoy speaker.
My room is just barely, small, at 16' wide 13' deep and 9' ceilings. It opens at the rear, almost but not perfectly symmetrically, behind the listening position, via a set of pocket doors that remain open, to a much larger room. The JBLs, with their 15" driver (thanks to a bunch of acoustic treatments) are not "too much" for the room, so I don't know that the Ardens (for example) would be, either.
I'm not saying I wouldn't get rid of the JBLs, but the plan is to buy a set of Tannoys, hopefully like them enough to keep them, and slip them in the system as desire dictates.
The JBLs do everything that I know of, that I want a speaker to do, I'm just looking to be inspired.
I think I need realistic bass, and so perhaps a 12" or 15" (I don't know, just guessing) model might suit me better.
Other than figure out how to demo some Tannoy speakers in a store like a normal person would, what do you think I should do?
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+1 @veerossi regarding the imaging and soundstage, you can literally walk around the room. I’d also add exceptional bass and efficiency to what I love about my Tannoy Churchill’s, no sub needed! They can be both intimate sounding when desired, and thunderous when pushed. They are amazing and remain my forever speakers. Good luck and enjoy. |
I own a pair of Coatbridge built Legacy Ardens, and the footprint of my room is close to yours at 17’x13’. The speakers do not overwhelm the room with excessive bass given their front ports, and are quite flexible regarding placement. However, toe-in makes a significant difference in sound. Cross-eyed toe in works best in my room. I think the main difference between any Tannoy and your JBLs is the point source design vs. the compression horn of the JBL. The Tannoy may sound more cohesive at the expense of sound dispersion. There is a sweet spot when sitting in front of the Tannoy and it’s not the widest if you’re chasing the ultimate in sound staging. If you’re looking at the Arden (Upscale’s “blem” pricing is attractive), you’ll want to consider raising them up depending on your seat height. Mine are lifted 8” off the floor to raise the tweeter.
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