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What reviewers are saying
We read all the reviews. Here's what reviewers feel most strongly about:
- Tannoy emphasizes a "Dual Concentric" driver design, positioning the tweeter within the woofer for a single point source, leading to exceptional stereo imaging and a broad sweet spot.
- They offer models with adjustable front baffle controls for treble energy and roll-off, allowing users to tailor the sound to their specific room acoustics and personal preferences.
- Tannoy speakers are often described as providing a 3D soundstage, where instruments and vocals are distinctly positioned with air and space around them.
- The brand values a "meaty," "strong," and "bold" sound, particularly in the bass frequencies.
Our favorite reviewer quotes:
- "For a few seconds, I was motionless and a bit dumb-founded. The nature of the stereo imaging was just staggering." (https://theaudiophileman.com/tannoy-eaton)
- "The first thing that instantly stands out with the Tannoy GOLD 7 is the impeccable stereo imaging offered by the Dual Concentric driver. The large 6.5-inch woofer houses a 1-inch tweeter behind the center of the bass driver, offering pinpoint accuracy and coherence." (https://homedjstudio.com/tannoy-gold-7-review)
- "What the Eatons did was to pick up the lead singer, Mark E. Smith, and drag him forward into new space. Then they placed air and space around him." (https://theaudiophileman.com/tannoy-eaton)
- "Romantic, tonally and harmonically lush when presented with such fare, but also utterly transparent to source, and a tendency to startlingly real, in-the-room presence with the best recordings (digital or analogue) of jazz or blues trios, quartets or even '50s and '60s jazz/pop orchestral accompanied affairs by the likes of Sinatra with Gordon Jenkins and Nelson Riddle (or Holiday/Fitzgerald with Norman Granz, Duke Ellington) the Cheviot played from strength-to-strength with valve amplification behind them, and showed how easily their design could pivot from power and transient speed on rock or electronic recordings to the delicate, spectral shimmer off a high hat or the spatial decay produced by the plucked string in the recorded space of stripped-down acoustic albums." (https://www.resistormag.com/reviews/review-tannoy-cheviot-legacy-edition-loudspeakers)
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What are two key technological innovations or strong opinions that differ you from other brands?
What's your approach to customer support?
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What are two key technological innovations or strong opinions that differ you from other brands?
What's your approach to customer support?
What are your favorite tracks for showcasing the strength of your products?
What other products pair best with yours?
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What are two key technological innovations or strong opinions that differ you from other brands?
First up: our 5th-generation Linear‑Flow (twin‑Venturi) port used in our D7.2 and D9.2 loudspeakers. Inspired by aerodynamics research, even F1 diffuser tech, it enables controlled airflow with reduced turbulence, giving you bass that’s tight, accurate, and uncoloured - even in smaller rooms or loudspeakers placed close to a wall.
Second: Again, used in our D-Line series, our LPZ tweeter paired with EP77 polymer cones. The LPZ tweeter uses a stainless-steel front plate and precision micro‑foil to create a linear, phase-correct output-imagine the clarity of a finely focused camera lens. That, together with our EP77 polymer mid/bass cones and Kevlar bass units, delivers Spendor’s unmistakeable clarity, neutrality, and musical realism.
What's your approach to customer support?
We encourage customers to reach out to their authorised Spendor retailer or distributor as the first point of contact. They’re well-equipped to help with setup, basic troubleshooting, and warranty queries. Most issues are resolved quickly at that level, and it keeps things local and convenient for the customer.
If there’s a more technical issue that needs our attention, the dealer will liaise directly with us here at Spendor. From our UK facility, we offer practical, honest support, whether that means supplying a replacement part, giving technical guidance, or handling a product return.
What we believe sets us apart is our personal, no-nonsense approach. We're a close-knit team, and that allows us to respond quickly and thoughtfully. If something goes wrong, we aim to make it right with minimal fuss and maximum clarity.
What are your favorite tracks for showcasing the strength of your products?
I love this question! It’s hard to pick three, but here are our standing picks that can really show off what Spendor does best:
- “Hotel California” (Live – Eagles): Beautiful layering - acoustic guitar plucks, live room ambience, vocals - it’s a showcase for detail and atmosphere.
- “Royals” – Lorde: It’s all about that punchy, disciplined bass and beam‑straight vocals-excellent for revealing rhythm precision and the tweeter’s clarity.
- “Take Five” – The Dave Brubeck Quartet: Classic sax lines, brushed cymbals, piano timing-it tests imaging and rhythm on a new level.
What other products pair best with yours?
We design our loudspeakers to be honest and revealing, so we’re proud to say they work well with a wide range of quality electronics. That said, we’re always a little cautious about making specific recommendations. Taste in sound is personal, and what suits one listener may not suit another.
That said, over the years we've found that products from Naim, Cyrus, Exposure, Chord Electronics, and Auralic consistently complement our speakers. They bring out the musicality and natural balance that Spendor is known for, and together they create systems that are expressive, engaging, and a joy to listen to.
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What are two key technological innovations or strong opinions that differ you from other brands?
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What other products pair best with yours?
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Our interview with the brand
What are two key technological innovations or strong opinions that differ you from other brands?
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