Lots of lucky Tannoy owners out there. It was the GR that I heard. Two things that impressed me most: First, the micro details in the upper end were amazing. Cymbals were immediate and crisp (attack and decay?). I felt like I heard every little ding and tick. Then the palpable midrange with vocals and horns. You could hear the spit in the trumpet and sax. You could not just hear them but feel them as well. Maybe an aspect of using larger drivers that handle a wider frequency range? Overall, a very detailed presentation without being clinical - if that makes any sense.
When I started a different thread about high sensitivity speakers I think this is what I had in mind. Came home and the old Snells were sounding just a bit lifeless! :-( The Tannoy would probably sound great with my Jolida. I thought the salesman said they were $6k but I see them for $3k. Still out of my budget unfortunately. Don't see them around used much. I'll have to keep my eyes open!
Good stuff! So much still to discover. I've been into audio for years but still consider myself a newbie.
When I started a different thread about high sensitivity speakers I think this is what I had in mind. Came home and the old Snells were sounding just a bit lifeless! :-( The Tannoy would probably sound great with my Jolida. I thought the salesman said they were $6k but I see them for $3k. Still out of my budget unfortunately. Don't see them around used much. I'll have to keep my eyes open!
Good stuff! So much still to discover. I've been into audio for years but still consider myself a newbie.