2. speakers
  3. 1351992765

CJ Equipment - Speaker Recommendations

Conrad Johnson folks:

I’m an owner of CJ’s premier 12 mono blocks and 16LS pre. Love the stuff. Problem is I’m struggling with finding the right speaker. Currently have Tannoy’s Turnberry SE’s. Love their look but think I can do better sound wise. I’m Considering moving up the Tannoy line to the Kensingtons (want to stay with that non-contemporary furniture piece look). Wife does not like a contemporary look..

Large listening area, prefer the likes of Diana Krall, Holly Cole, Melody Gardot, and classical and some classical rock. Like a sweet midrange and an overall warmth.

Any suggestions?

Thank you!
rbschauman

Showing 2 responses by islandmandan

Ag insider logo xs@2x
islandmandan
1,260 posts
 
Hello RB,

The footprint of my custom Tannoys are 16"W X 20"D X 48"H.

They work in my room with no acoustic treatment at all, with a deep and wall-to-wall soundstage, with the speakers seeming to disappear. Imaging is extremely good as well.

You can see them on Virtual Systems, "Done For Now" with the name of "The Summit". I know that sounds pretentious, but my "Summit", is what I can reach with my resources, not climbing an audio Mt. Everest.

You can also email me at audiophildan@yahoo.com.

Regards,
Dan
Ag insider logo xs@2x
islandmandan
1,260 posts
 
I do believe an upward direction in the Tannoy line would prove to be satisfying, but I think you may have to go farther up than the Kinsingtons to match the quality of your other gear.

I have Tannoys, but they are custom built, using HPD 315 drivers (12" Dual Concentric), with new cones upgraded to the current Prestige line with "Hard Edge" surrounds.

The crossovers are custom designed and built, using top quality parts (Mundorf S-I-O caps, Alpha Core foil inductors, and Dueland resistors).

The cabinets are 150 liter, nearly two inches thick, and weigh about two hundred pounds each.

I use them in a large room (16' X 39'), with a cathedral ceiling.

The point of all this, that in using very high quality ingredients, even a thirty five year old Tannoy can be made to sound state-of-the-art, even in this day and age.

I encourage you to listen to models higher up in the Prestige line. You didn't mentiion how large a speaker will fit in your listening room, or your budget, but considering your other equipment, perhaps even the Kingdom Royals are not out of the question.

Happy hunting, and good luck, regards,
Dan
More to discover