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Tannoy Westminster Royal HE

Hi, I would like to hear your opinions and comments regarding the Tannoy Westminsters. These very oldfashioned (to many: ugly) looking speakers have been quite a while, undergoing various modifications. According to some audiophiles they sound impressive. How will they sound compared to my current speakers, the Dunlavy SC-Vs? Do the Tannoys beat them in terms of sonics and sheer musicality? Do you have to drive them with single ended amplification or can they also sound good with solid state? Thx in advance.
dazzdax

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dazzdax OP
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Ecclectique, I've seen another big Tannoy speaker, called the Kingdom 18. This particular type is no more in production I suppose, because Tannoy homesite doesn't mention it in their "products" list. It is even more expensive than the Westminster Royal. Do you know this speaker? Is it actually better than the Westminsters?

Chris
dazzdax OP
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Used Westminsters are not very easy to get (in fact this is a very uncommon thing). But I've seen there is a pair for sale! Do you think it is worthwhile to replace my Dunlavy SC-V's with them? Thank you.

Chris
dazzdax OP
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Thank you Shadorne.

Chris
dazzdax OP
599 posts
 
There is not one dealer in The Netherlands who has Tannoy Westminsters for an audition, so I really don't know what the Tannoy sound is and what the Westminster is capable of. My only references are the Dunlavy SC-V (which I own) and the Apogee Diva. Do the Westminsters really outshine the other speakers? I'm quite curious because the Tannoy Westminster has gained a cult status among many audiophiles (mainly tube-o-philes and followers of the late "Gizmo" Rosenberg).
If the Tannoy Westminsters are truly sublime, then I might consider to replace my Dunlavies by these speakers.

Chris
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