I know this is an old thread but I’d like to point out that Tannoy internal wiring is usually connected to the drivers by a pressure-fit clip which is really not befitting of the drivers’ quality (but makes them easier to service). These clips can pop off in shipment, or even in some cases by themselves over time.
When the op complained about disappointing sound, that’s what popped into my mind because a woofer getting disconnected can sound like just that (I know). No amount of burn in or amp matching will rectify that - sometimes you just have to take a peek inside the cabinet, or at least feel the woofer surrounds during playback to ensure they’re electrically connected.
When the op complained about disappointing sound, that’s what popped into my mind because a woofer getting disconnected can sound like just that (I know). No amount of burn in or amp matching will rectify that - sometimes you just have to take a peek inside the cabinet, or at least feel the woofer surrounds during playback to ensure they’re electrically connected.