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Tannoy Stirlings on the way!

Hi, everybody.  Longtime member, first time caller.

I just ordered up a pair of Tannoy Stirling GR floorstanders, and, frankly, I'm looking for people to rejoice with!

I'm a speakers guy, through and through.  I've got Dynaudios, Focals, B&Ws, Totems, Wharfedales, Klipsches, and even my old Polk 5Bs, the first speakers I ever bought, way back in the '80s.  I wanted to try something very different, and the Prestige line Tannoys really spoke to me.  The coincident drivers, the old-school-ish paper cone, the old-school cabinets and ports.  I'm really looking forward to hearing how they soundstage!

I thought about getting the Turnberrys, but the Stirlings should be just about the perfect size for my [extremely irregular] room.  Especially since I already have a pair of subs.

I'm pretty chuffed.
trentmemphis
trentmemphis OP
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I've wanted to hear Tannoy GR speakers forever and never have. I hope they are your last speakers!

I haven't heard them, either, jond.  You would think Memphis, of all places, would have some decent hi-fi dealers.  Nope.  Our last one shut down about 10 years ago.  At this point, I live in the middle of a big hi-fi desert.  I just have to do a lot of research, then buy online and hope.

These definitely won't be my last speakers. :)  I'm too much of a speaker slut.  That doesn't mean I won't keep them in the collection forever, though.  We'll see about that.

trentmemphis OP
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Congratulations on your purchase. You’re going to love these speakers....that dual Concentric driver is very special, get ready for some long listening sessions!

Thanks, lalitk!  I'm really looking forward to doing some musical exploration with them.
trentmemphis OP
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As an owner of the Tannoy Legacy Arden I’m confident you will love the Stirlings. So classy. Congrats!

Heed Tannoy's suggestion on toe in. Mine sound most coherent when crossed a couple of feet in front of my head. Your mileage may vary. Let us know how it goes!

Thanks, yakbob!  I looked pretty hard at the Cheviots, too.  That Legacy line seems like it's got something special.  In the end, it came down to the throwback looks of the Prestige line, as much as anything.

The toe-in thing is going to be a bit interesting in my current room.  I'm practically nearfield.  We'll have to see how it all works out.

trentmemphis OP
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Very curious. They were highly recommended to me...though I couldn't get to hear them and went with something else.

Yeah, I couldn't give them a listen, either.  It's an adventure!
trentmemphis OP
282 posts
 
GREAT speaker bless you enjoy very much

Thanks, ebm!

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