I had Tannoy Ardens from 2008 to 2009.
They were my first concentric ,high efficiency speakers.
I have past experience mostly with electrostats from stacked Quad 57, single paie of 63, Acoustat 3,and Martin Logan Sequel and two pair of CLS11z.
The Tannoys were fine at first, but after awhile I felt that to my ears,I wasn't hearing as much detail and speed that I had taken for granted with the stats.
The sound was similar, but just not as clean or clear.
Perhaps my Ardens need some more fine tuning,but I sold them and moved on to Ref 3A Grand Veena.
The amps that I used on the Tannoys were,Bell 2418 integrated,Cary 300sei,and at the end Audio Valve Eclipse, Red Dragon Leviatahan combo.
For what they cost in the used market, if you like what they do and can live with their flaws(everything has flaws)then they are a fine speaker provididng you have the room for them.
I heard the newer Stirlings at a dealers and they were quite nice, with a bit more clarity.
I was glad I had the opportunity to own a pair of vintage Tannoys just for the experience.
It's only when you directly compare the older models to what is on the market today that you notice the old speakers shortfalls.
Still a nice sound on the cheap.
They were my first concentric ,high efficiency speakers.
I have past experience mostly with electrostats from stacked Quad 57, single paie of 63, Acoustat 3,and Martin Logan Sequel and two pair of CLS11z.
The Tannoys were fine at first, but after awhile I felt that to my ears,I wasn't hearing as much detail and speed that I had taken for granted with the stats.
The sound was similar, but just not as clean or clear.
Perhaps my Ardens need some more fine tuning,but I sold them and moved on to Ref 3A Grand Veena.
The amps that I used on the Tannoys were,Bell 2418 integrated,Cary 300sei,and at the end Audio Valve Eclipse, Red Dragon Leviatahan combo.
For what they cost in the used market, if you like what they do and can live with their flaws(everything has flaws)then they are a fine speaker provididng you have the room for them.
I heard the newer Stirlings at a dealers and they were quite nice, with a bit more clarity.
I was glad I had the opportunity to own a pair of vintage Tannoys just for the experience.
It's only when you directly compare the older models to what is on the market today that you notice the old speakers shortfalls.
Still a nice sound on the cheap.