Tannoy reintroduces it's Legacy speaker series

**sheltie1** · February 22, 2017, 11:32 AM

http://www.whathifi.com/news/tannoy-...r-series-1970s

These should be interesting. Looks like they will be made in the UK as well.....

**joeinid** · February 22, 2017, 11:36 AM

Awesome! Thank you for the post.

Does anyone know if the GRF90 uses Alnico for the magnets? Any idea at what point in the line, they don't offer Alnico in their speakers?

**sheltie1** · February 22, 2017, 02:35 PM

Originally Posted by joeinid

Awesome! Thank you for the post.

Does anyone know if the GRF90 uses Alnico for the magnets? Any idea at what point in the line, they don't offer Alnico in their speakers?

Kensington and up use the Alnico's.

**sheltie1** · February 22, 2017, 02:40 PM

And yes, the GRF has Alnico's as well.

**sheltie1** · February 22, 2017, 02:43 PM

And.....the Definition DC10A has them as well.

**joeinid** · February 22, 2017, 02:54 PM

Great, thank you.

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**Mike** · February 22, 2017, 03:06 PM

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**sheltie1** · February 22, 2017, 03:25 PM

Curious to see where these will come in price wise......

**kevinkwann** · February 22, 2017, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by sheltie1

Curious to see where these will come in price wise......

Speaking of English classics, do you still have your Spendor BC IIIs?

**sheltie1** · February 22, 2017, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by kevinkwann

Speaking of English classics, do you still have your Spendor BC IIIs?

Must have me confused with another member.....

**Paul** · February 23, 2017, 12:38 AM

Long live Tannoy !

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**Jack** · February 23, 2017, 01:23 AM

Paul

Maybe you need to add another pair to your Harbeth "stable." Would go well with the NAF amps.

**sheltie1** · February 23, 2017, 02:50 PM

First thoughts on the Legacy Series --

http://hifipig.com/tannoy-a-private-...gacy-speakers/

Seems quite positive.

**joeinid** · February 23, 2017, 02:58 PM

Wow! Here's a quote from one of the paragraphs.

"To my ears these are a nicer sounding speaker than the Prestige GRFs (sorry Tannoy) and their studio heritage screams out. I was particularly impressed when the high frequency output was upped a little and the speakers opened out and felt much more expansive."

**sheltie1** · February 23, 2017, 03:11 PM

Yep....I noticed that as well. If this is really the case, then we should be in for a real treat when these speakers are rolled out.

**Mordante** · February 28, 2017, 07:01 AM

Does anyone know how much these speakers cost aprox?

Never heard the upper range Tannoy speaker, but I'm very curious. I've heard the DC8 and was not impressed. It was a long time ago. Back then I prefer the Totem mani2 which were the same price.

**joeinid** · February 28, 2017, 11:47 AM

With all the Tannoy talk among friends and one who just bought the Cantebury (for the second time), I have to admit that I am once again Tannoy-curious. Oh brother. Of course, this thread hasn't helped.

**a.wayne** · February 28, 2017, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by sheltie1

First thoughts on the Legacy Series --

http://hifipig.com/tannoy-a-private-...gacy-speakers/

Seems quite positive.

Is the reviewer a midget ... or does he listens lying down ...?

**joeinid** · February 28, 2017, 11:54 AM

Sometimes I do

Originally Posted by a.wayne

Is the reviewer a midget ... or does he listen lying down ...?

**a.wayne** · February 28, 2017, 12:13 PM

Doubt you get this low Joe and if you did, I would be requesting for you to play Lp's like crazy ..

**joeinid** · February 28, 2017, 12:50 PM

Ha!

Well maybe a few times after a wild night

Originally Posted by a.wayne

Doubt you get this low Joe and if you did, I would be requesting for you to play Lp's like crazy ..

**Paul** · March 2, 2017, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by Jack

Paul

Maybe you need to add another pair to your Harbeth "stable." Would go well with the NAF amps.

Yes Jack. I just acquired another pair of Tannoy

.....Again...LOL

**Mike** · March 2, 2017, 05:36 PM

Paul's new babies!

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**joeinid** · March 2, 2017, 05:39 PM

Those really are beautiful. I'd love a pair.

**arthurs** · March 3, 2017, 07:29 AM

Welcome home Paul

**Paul** · March 4, 2017, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by arthurs

Welcome home Paul

Thanks Art. It's so good to be home

**joeinid** · March 4, 2017, 01:12 PM

Art,

How important do you feel the ST-200 Supertweeter is to the overall sound of the Tannoy speakers?

**arthurs** · March 4, 2017, 04:34 PM

Joe, I loved my Westies without the ST-200 but find they add air, space and dimension that to me is a plus to the overall. I know others who prefer without but my experience is positive.

**joeinid** · March 4, 2017, 05:20 PM

Thank you, I've heard similar opinions.

Originally Posted by arthurs

Joe, I loved my Westies without the ST-200 but find they add air, space and dimension that to me is a plus to the overall. I know others who prefer without but my experience is positive.

**sheltie1** · March 4, 2017, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by joeinid

Art,

How important do you feel the ST-200 Supertweeter is to the overall sound of the Tannoy speakers?

As you have probably seen, you will find wildly varying opinions on this....but I think Art sums it up perfectly. Really, they do make a nice difference, but the speakers are essentially so good, that you are not missing anything/much without them.

**joeinid** · March 4, 2017, 06:48 PM

Thanks Taylor. I've been obsessing a little about the Cantebury GR lately. I'd love the Westies but they are too big and heavy for me. I love Alnico drivers.

**Jack** · March 4, 2017, 07:16 PM

I'm kind of partial to this one.

http://www.tannoy.com/lifestyle/prod...ige-GR/GRF-90/

**joeinid** · March 4, 2017, 07:20 PM

I'm sure those are wonderful too. But a quote from the above introduction of the new speakers has me thinking. AND, they are probably less expensive too. I think there were the Ardens.

"To my ears these are a nicer sounding speaker than the Prestige GRFs (sorry Tannoy) and their studio heritage screams out. I was particularly impressed when the high frequency output was upped a little and the speakers opened out and felt much more expansive."

Originally Posted by Jack

I'm kind of partial to this one.

http://www.tannoy.com/lifestyle/prod...ige-GR/GRF-90/

**Jack** · March 4, 2017, 08:38 PM

Joe

Haven't seen any pricing mentioned but you would think the difference in the cabinets themselves would make up a great deal of the price even if the internals were the same for the most part. Those Prestige series cabinets would be very expensive to build and then ship. Well worth a listen if you kind find a dealer close before you buy blind. Might be a while before they show up outside of the EU anyway.

**joeinid** · March 4, 2017, 08:51 PM

Thank you Jack. I can't buy blind and do plan on hearing them. If I do anything, it will not be until the end of the year, at the earliest. My JBLs are awesome and I've been playing Amos Lee, among others today and absolutely loving the sound. My MXR-20's are killing it.

Originally Posted by Jack

Joe

Haven't seen any pricing mentioned but you would think the difference in the cabinets themselves would make up a great deal of the price even if the internals were the same for the most part. Those Prestige series cabinets would be very expensive to build and then ship. Well worth a listen if you kind find a dealer close before you buy blind. Might be a while before they show up outside of the EU anyway.

**Jack** · March 4, 2017, 08:57 PM

Joe

The Arden looks to be about the same size profile as your JBL's so at least the stands might be the same. Did you ever have time to contact the guys at A&M about stands for the JBL's?

**joeinid** · March 4, 2017, 09:18 PM

They look nice but I am worried about the open, frame design. I'm trying to find out what dallasjustice used with his speakers.

Originally Posted by Jack

Joe

The Arden looks to be about the same size profile as your JBL's so at least the stands might be the same. Did you ever have time to contact the guys at A&M about stands for the JBL's?

**Jack** · March 4, 2017, 09:35 PM

Maybe it's an allusion but the A-1 looks like it has a mostly solid top. I would think you would use some sort of isolation device on the corners anyway. Aren't the Sound Anchors open frame too?

**Paul** · March 5, 2017, 12:22 AM

I heard mixed result on super tweeter as well, I believe Jim Smith and Jeff Day used them and didn't like the result. So far I don't find I needed but I really do like the look of it . I guess I need to try on my set first

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**Alberello** · August 25, 2017, 04:34 PM

Does anyone had the opportunity to listen the Arden at Munich Hi-End 2017?

**joeinid** · August 26, 2017, 12:26 AM

Welcome to the forum Alberello, thank you for joining.

Originally Posted by Alberello

Does anyone had the opportunity to listen the Arden at Munich Hi-End 2017?

**Alberello** · August 27, 2017, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by joeinid

Welcome to the forum Alberello, thank you for joining.

Thanks Joe!

**Mike** · August 27, 2017, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by Alberello

Does anyone had the opportunity to listen the Arden at Munich Hi-End 2017?

I was there, but I think Tannoy was off site?

https://youtu.be/fNsptjhdzsg

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**Alberello** · August 27, 2017, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by Mike

I was there, but I think Tannoy was off site?
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Hi Mike, is this your channel? I love it and I already saw the video" Thanks!
What do you mean with "...Tannoy was off site?"

**Mike** · August 27, 2017, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by Alberello

Hi Mike, is this your channel? I love it and I already saw the video" Thanks!
What do you mean with "...Tannoy was off site?"

I don't recall seeing that room at the main Munich conference center. Several were offsite at hotels, like Viva.

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**Paul** · August 27, 2017, 10:33 PM

https://youtu.be/bysQ74scO3s

Can't wait to hear them

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**puroagave** · August 29, 2017, 11:33 AM

has the NA price list been announced? the Cheviot was the sweet spot for me I'm looking forward to hearing the 2017 version.

**Alberello** · August 29, 2017, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by puroagave

has the NA price list been announced? the Cheviot was the sweet spot for me I'm looking forward to hearing the 2017 version.

Yes, you can check the prices here: www audioemotion co uk for example....

**Mike** · August 29, 2017, 01:11 PM

I really like the looks of these, but I can't get over how short they are. Wouldn't you want to put them on stands? Even the big ones?

**hifinutt** · February 20, 2018, 03:20 PM

got the eatons here , cracking speakers . the depth these things go to is incredible . put some floorstanders to shame . very clear , no fatigue and good value

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