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    Tannoy Arden MkII

    I bumped into a pair of Tannoy Arden MkII (15" DC386 drivers 8ohms impedence) on Yahoo Auction.


    The edges of the Ardens have been refoamed with non-original material by the seller, as he mentions.


    Would be grateful if someone could tell me how Arden sound and if they suit me. I listen to female vocals, pop music, orchestra most of the time. How much are they worth these days, given their age? I am also open to other Tannoy's in the same price range such as Stirling, Greenwich, etc so please recommend another model if Arden doesn't suit me.


    Thanks!


    Chris


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    Re: Tannoy Arden MkII

    Welcome to the forum Chris.

    Thank you for joining.
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    Re: Tannoy Arden MkII

    Thanks for link CPP

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    Re: Tannoy Arden MkII

    Hi Chris, As per Tannoy Arden. If you can find the MK I with HD385A would be better speakers with Alnico driver.

    They are great speakers for the money and excel on Jazz , vocal and classical music.
    Paul

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    Re: Tannoy Arden MkII

    My Arden with Mastersound days....

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    Re: Tannoy Arden MkII

    Quote Originally Posted by BlueMcIntosh View Post
    My Arden with Mastersound days....

    look so nice!

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    Re: Tannoy Arden MkII

    Still have mine, they're taking up a(entire) closet here. Tannoy Arden MkII


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    Re: Tannoy Arden MkII

    Chris and Face you guys should talk together.
    Paul

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