Magico S5 vs Tannoy Westminster Royal SE

It really is interesting how everyone here has such a good word for Rockports. The Rockport Mira 2 and my new Lenehan ML2 Limited are my two favorite speakers - but the Lenehans are more of an Australian thing - if you aren't in Australia auditioning them is a problem. The more expensive Rockports are of course fantastic as well but their cost makes my eyes wince - ouch.

Thanks
Bill

They are respectable in sound, nice natural sound without glaring seams. Yes, I think they are way too high priced for the performance, but no doubt they are a real pain to build and small volume. Boutique. If the current fad brands at the high end of the industry were not so mediocre then Rockport would not stand out as much. But at least they are an example of respectable sound.

Any Final thought? will be purchasing this week.

Its your money and your room and ears dude!!

Final thought: One is fairly good hifi, for hifi folks, it will be a stepping stone for you after you tire of them. The other is a classic, something for music lovers, something folks often keep for decades, something that affords you the opportunity of using any type of amp you wish.

Simple choice: music or the "hifi game".