Tannoy stirling gr loudspeakers loudspeakers audio emotion. Product information stirling gold reference is the first step into the heritage and performance of the tannoy prestige gr series. Prestige series of tannoy the best one tannoy turnberry is the secont model great sape please see the pictures payment via paypal add in the privce 3,7% low ciost ship. I like the fact that music is always discussed alongside audio in this forum.
Amplifier for tannoy turnberry gr audiogon discussion forum. Due to dualconcentric ubit, the sound accuracy is nearly perfect. From my point of view, turnberry is nice to choose from tannoy. My long and winding way with vintage tannoy speakers. However, although the classic style does not really fit into the majority of european living, he found a lot of fans in southeast asia, where appreciate the workmanship, and sound spectacular retro talents.
It provides a high performance solution for medium scale sound reinforcement and more demanding mixeduse bgm applications such as loud fashion retail outlets and bars. Buy tannoy cms 803dc pi high power 8 inch pair ceiling speaker. Conveying all the power and musical articulation of the new gold reference dual concentric driver yet housed in a more compact 100 litre cabinet, turnberry gr brings. There are probably no speakers that have a more oldfashioned look than those made by tannoy, nor audio equipment more futuristically hightech than the devialet dpremier dacpreamppower amp. Wonderful warm and romantic sound signature for this very special version of turnberry classic loudspeaker by tannoy prestige series. I had not even seen the newer generation tannoy speakers, let alone heard them, so i was more than a tad curious. If you are considering selling your old tannoys, we would like to hear from you.
Tannoy s oldschool speaker tech wows audiophiles steve guttenberg, cnet, may 2010 single speaker price. The vx 12 is a new evolution of tannoys marketleading v 12, renowned for its exceptional performance and versatility making it a premier choice for many typical applications. Tannoys new legacy series is based on the popular high powered dual hpd series released in 1974, the year after pink floyd mixed the dark side of the moon at londons legendary abbey road studios on a pair of newly installed tannoy. If you love classical music and analogue sound, this would be your choice. Rest assured that the turnberrys, matched with an appropriate amp are well worth the cost and all of the effort. My dad came round at the weekend with his old set of tannoy profiles. Tannoy turnberry gr speakers are steeped in a rich history of innovation and wellknown for their exquisite traditional craftsmanship. Too each their own but the fact is the models below the kensingtons other then being a dc design have very little in common with the desirable vintage tannoy speakers. Tannoy turnberry gold reference loudspeaker each must be purchased in pairs. Tannoys revolution xt 8f speakers engaged me from the start with an open smooth midrange and deep dynamic bass. From my point of view, turnberry is nice to choose from tannoy lines. Conveying all the power and musical articulation of the new gold reference dual concentric driver y.
Tannoy bringing prestige gold reference speakers to bristol. Tannoy prestige gold ref turnberry floorstand speaker 10dual. I just purchased a pair of beautiful tannoy turnberry gr speakers and now i need to purchase an amplifier for them. I believe that i am the second owner having purchased them a couple of years back from audio eden msrp i. Do you feel like youre back in the 70s, when vinyl ruled and fashion waswell, lets just say, questionable. Tannoy prestige stirling gr compact floorstanding speakers employ a 10 dual concentric driver with a cabinet optimised for superb bass control and extension, allied to spacious, fluid midrange and high frequencies of great purity and detail. Find the user manual you need for your audio device and more at manualsonline. Tannoy prestige stirling gr in speakers at audio affair. He too is using tannoys, albeit a much higher model. Relatively efficient at 93 dbwm, work well with lower powered amplifiers as well as high powered solid state.
The following topics regarding the tannoy turnberry he have been found in the forums. We pay cash and we are willing to collect at a day and time that fits in with your schedule. Tannoy prestige range of speakers, many find it too oldfashioned. The cabinets are in very good condition as are the grills. The ans will likely be easier to drive giving you more future amp options and will likely be better for more modern music. Recently, while researching for an acquaintance, i came across several interesting articles on the tannoy prestige series, and i have collated them here in. Planning to buy tannoy turnberry gr speakers for my accuphase e470. Its a great time to upgrade your home theater system with the largest selection at. Also one speaker has a small dent in the top front please see photos. I have 200 watts ss amp so wondering will it be ok. These loudspeakers hail from the new range of tannoy s prestige series loudspeakers aimed at the higher end of the market, and employing not just the same technology as their predecessors of old in the use of dual concentric drivers, but also sharing a traditional cabinet design its probably worth starting with the. Product development has been even more energetic and exciting since tannoy became part of the tc group of companies in 2002. View online or download tannoy prestige turnberryse owners manual. Its rigid construction, which is extensively crossbraced and heavily damped, results in a speaker which is as striking to.
Currently i use naim which is nice but not exactly a tube thing. Tannoy turnberry grs love the look but im not familiar with their sound. Those of us with an interest in the broadcast of recorded or live sound know that one famous use of tannoy speakers is as public address systems, and that if youre lucky enough to live in a muslim country, youll be woken at some ungodly. Tannoy turnberry gr general hifi discussion stereonet. Tannoys oldschool speaker tech wows audiophiles steve guttenberg, cnet, may 2010 single speaker price. Tannoy, founded in 1926, today manufactures a vast range of speakers for audiophiles and recording studios. There are many other slim contemporary speakers to choose from in other brands. Audio note anes or js reading great things about both of these. Oct 05, 2015 tannoy prestige range of speakers, many find it too oldfashioned. Tannoy edinburgh manual dual concentric loudspeaker. Aug 30, 2015 you are actual the first person ive come across that seems to hold that position. But with 10 bass drivers, the speakers only get just so thin. Amplifier for tannoy turnberry gr i just purchased a pair of beautiful tannoy turnberry gr speakers and now i need to purchase an amplifier for them. Local sale only used pair of tannoy turnberry, very nice speakers at this price.
I also know that their design philosophy dictates, to some extent their final design approach but i wholeheartedly support their decision not to go thin like just about every other sheeplike. Tannoy turnberry gr floorstanding speakers, one of the upgraded prestige gold reference models, are a beautiful and timeless classic design incorporating. When i first met earle years ago to discuss an amp build he was. Tannoy prestige gold ref turnberry floorstand speaker 10dualcon 93db 34hz44kh.
May 02, 20 i am quite new to this forum but have been passively following discussions here. The tannoy i15 professional loudspeaker has been designed for a wide variety of sound reinforcement applications requiring extended frequency response. Tannoy prestige series westminster canterbury, part i note. They have the wonderful coherence, balance and dynamics that the prestige series is known for. Tannoy prestige gold ref turnberry floorstand speaker 10. Feb 20, 2014 there are many other slim contemporary speakers to choose from in other brands. The 250 mm 10 inch gold reference dual, unique to the turnberry gr, uses a new paper pulp cone material with he twin roll fabric surround and 1.
Discussion in audio hardware started by pani, may 2, 20. Dual concentric drive unit and the finest crossover components to deliver a thrillingly dynamic and realistic performance with consummate ease. They throw a wider soundstage than older tannoy dual concentrics ive used, which rarely threw images wider than the speakers outer edges. Hifi bros, any owner of tannoy turnberry out there. Great deals on tannoy home speakers and subwoofers.
The previous dual concentric design served tannoy very well for a long time, so such a cleansheet overhaul was risky. You are actual the first person ive come across that seems to hold that position. Find great deals on ebay for tannoy speakers and tannoy vintage speakers. I have a line on some wyetech amps a pair of wyetech onyx rated at watts and a wyetech topaz 211 rated. Tannoy turnberry gr alnico limited edition speakers. Tannoy prestige series westminster canterbury, part i.
Oct 12, 2017 do you feel like youre back in the 70s, when vinyl ruled and fashion waswell, lets just say, questionable. The turnberry gr cabinet is hand built from the finest plywood using traditional. Relatively efficient at 93 dbwm, work well with lower powered amplifiers as well as. We had to get them indoors quickly before notting hill decided the date of christmas had been changed.
I would really love to try a set amp but definitely want to stick with a tube amps. Conceived, engineered and built with precision in the united kingdom, the vx series represents the latest evolution of tannoys core philosophies in professional loudspeaker design. Tannoys turnberry gr dual concentric point source speaker system. The pair of tannoy definition series dc10t arrived while i was out of town on business. Tannoy prestige turnberry gr in speakers at audio affair. Everything else free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Tannoy turnberry gr technology factory online shop. Tannoy home speakers and subwoofers for sale in stock ebay. Speakers model 603 ii ii ii ii ii ii 609ii 607ii 605ii 603ii alt model series weight volume year year msrp dimensions hxwxd introduced discontinued lbs l finish optional finish grill cloth color optional grill cloth color type alignment frequency response sensitivity minimum driver recommended impedance impedance way power rms count crossover type dual.
Select the tannoy product you are looking for or choose a different brand. Indeed, all tannoy products are still conceived, designed and developed at their uk base to this day, as well as extensive manufacturing. Cohesive sound the cohesion of the stereo sound staging reproduced by the stirling, a characteristic common to all the dual concentric equipped prestige. So, in their high end line, tannoy seems to have settled on a theme.
Tannoy obligingly announced a new range of prestige loudspeakers at around the same time, so a large lorry duly arrived and left in the street, sitting on a palette, two huge boxes, vinyl wrapped together. Tannoy bringing prestige gold reference speakers to. The low frequency cone is fitted with a new 50 mm 2 inch edge wound voice coil. Tannoy ltd is a british manufacturer of loudspeakers and publicaddress systems. Sme tonearm tonarm conversion kit vintage tube amplifier dht vintage tannoy speaker speakers enclosures cabinets, horn, baffle, western electric. Tannoy turnberry gr, audio note ane or maybe something. Oct 01, 2011 there are probably no speakers that have a more oldfashioned look than those made by tannoy, nor audio equipment more futuristically hightech than the devialet dpremier dacpreamppower amp. Turnberry gr conveying all the power and musical articulation of the new gold reference dual concentric driver yet housed in a more compact 100 litre cabinet, turnberry gr brings prestige performance to smaller rooms. Theres two small bookshelf if thats what theyre called speakers 631s two of the same but larger speakers 632s and a centre which is roughly the same size as the 632s. I had not had the time to look them up on the web, so i really had no notion as to what was coming. In addition to real walnut veneer, there is extensive use of solid walnut edgings on the cabinet of the edinburgh he. Tannoy turnberry gr floorstanding speakers, one of the upgraded prestige gold reference models, are a beautiful and timeless classic design incorporating cuttingedge technology. Those of us with an interest in the broadcast of recorded or live sound know that one famous use of tannoy speakers is as public address systems, and that if youre lucky enough to live in a muslim country, youll be woken at some ungodly hour by a public tannoy making a call for prayer. Turnberry gr offers the bespoke cabinetry and remarkable performance of tannoys prestige series, yet costs no.