Opinions Needed: Hales vs. Tannoy

I personally like Tannoy. You are the one that should make the choice by listening, as sound is very subjective.

I didn't see a picture that included your room and speaker/sub setup. The Elac sub can't be adding much if you are looking for more bass. 

Have you heard Tannoy dual-concentrics before? I was smitten first time I heard one many years ago (Eyris DC3). The D700 is from before even that model, but I remember my old dealer (whom I trust very much) was a huge fan of that particular D700 model even though they already weren’t being sold anymore. With Tannoys you have to be careful about choosing a model that’s well voiced and balanced, because some aren’t, and apparently the D700 is pretty much universally loved.

Most of the single-driver Tannoys don’t have thunderous bass (especially the distributed/vented port Prestige models), but with dual 10" drivers, reflex porting, and supposed good voicing on the D700, I don’t see how you’d be left wanting for more here. Even if a "lateral" move, a good Tannoy DC is always worth trying.

It also looks like this model should be paired with a Solid-State amplifier. Do it!!

That D700 is a classic, and I would surely prefer it over the more analytical Hales. It was also known for the powerful bass that you're looking for.

mulveling and roxy54 thank you for the helpful replies.  Based on your responses, I am making arrangements to audition the Tannoy’s today.  Not in my room but with my integrated, source and speaker cables.

Thanks again

The Tannoy D700's are excellent speakers. I prefer these to almost all except the D900's and my Altec 601's. Sound in very accurate and play as one voice throughout the full frequency spectrum. No need for "warm" speaker cables!

Thanks Fiesta!

I heard Hales some 15 years ago in a Hi-End shop in Boca. They did not sound at all analytical to me

I own Emerald Physics 3.4s 2 way,  which has 12"  concentric drivers with 1" polyester tweeters; ~97 dB very easy to drive and amazing imaging along with deep and wide sound stage

Russ69 wrote

“I didn’t see a picture that included your room and speaker/sub setup. The Elac sub can’t be adding much if you are looking for more bass.”

Thanks for the reply. Just looking to simplify/eliminate pieces from my system.  If I could add more slam from a pair of mains and ditch the subs I’d like to do it.

For god’s sake, if you sell your Hales Revelation-3’s I’m your buyer! The only speaker purchase I ever walked away from that I regretted. Just let me know if you go crazy and want to sell them.

The Hales will remain in my possession in my collection of classic equipment lol