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Bad idea to use pro Tannoy speakers for home use?

This may possibly be a dumb question, but I found "pro" model Tannoys for sale, that seem to have the same drivers of much more expensive Tannoy home models. Specifically, I'm referring to Tannoy V300s.

Is there any reason I shouldn't use these speakers in a home environment? Apart from aesthetics which are arguably awful? They are referred to by Tannoy as sound reinforcement speakers and are apparently the same as used in the Sydney Opera House. I figure they must be high quality given that installation, but again - open to being told why I should walk away. I have other Tannoys - just need others to replace Magnepans going out the door (not suitable around my new baby).

Thanks in advance!
mpequignot

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islandmandan
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A friend of mine has a pair of 15" Tannoys (not sure if they are Golds or HPD's) that were part of the sound reinforcement for the musical "Cats" on Broadway. They served the entire run without issue.

He put them in custom enclosures for home, and is still using them. I'm doing much the same with 12" HPD's.

May not relate, but close.

Regards,
Dan
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