Note that this is a discontinued product. You may want to visit the brand's page here to browse their newer products.
What reviewers think
Bloggers and YouTubers have tried this product—so we've summarized their strongest opinions below. Links to full reviews follow.
Product Strengths
- Accurate and detailed sound makes it suitable for studio work
- Precise imaging of sound comes from the coaxial design
- Good bass for its size hits with authority
- Solid feel with high-quality materials for its price range
Product Considerations
- Lacking low end, frequency response runs from 70 Hz to 20 kHz
- The design may not appeal to everyone, with some finding the gold trim gaudy
- Limited flexibility in tuning controls, compared to other monitors
- Quality control issues have been reported
- There's slight hissing at a low level
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- The Gold 5s are better built and sound more composed and weightier, compared to the JBL 3 Series
- The Gold 5s are superior in terms of sound quality and refinement, compared to the Kanto YU Series speakers
- The Gold 5 is the outright winner when going for neutrality and accuracy, compared to the Klipsch The Fives
- The Tannoy Gold 5 has a much more balanced sound, compared to the Yamaha HS5, but bottom end is lost
Takeaway: The Tannoy Gold 5 excels at delivering accurate sound, making it a great option for small studio spaces or anyone who wants to keep things simple and focus on good audio quality. Its detailed sound and solid build make it a worthwhile investment.
What are hifi reviews useful for? (1) Identifying products you should demo in person at a dealer. (2) Learning which products reviewers unanimously praise as the best they've heard (this means they probably are legitimately great). (3) Identifying a product's attributes that satisfy your idiosyncratic needs and tastes. Beyond that, we often discount what reviewers say because they heap praise on most products—and are often apprehensive about publishing strong criticism or comparisons between products. Further, they seldom have more than a few products on-hand, often relying on their memories to compare past products. Always listen for yourself.
All
GOLD 5
reviews
[{"title":"Review: Tannoy Gold 5 active monitors","link":"http://pi-r-squared.blogspot.com/2019/11/review-tannoy-gold-5-active-monitors.html","source":"pi-r-squared.blogspot.com","datePublished":""},{"title":"Tannoy Gold 5 studio monitor review","link":"https://higherhz.com/tannoy-gold-5-review","source":"HigherHz","datePublished":""},{"title":"First Impressions: Tannoy Gold 5 Studio Monitors","link":"http://hometoneblog.com/2020/06/04/first-impressions-tannoy-gold-5-studio-monitors","source":"hometoneblog.com","datePublished":""},{"title":"Tannoy GOLD 5 Review [2025]","link":"https://homedjstudio.com/tannoy-gold-5-review","source":"Home DJ Studio","datePublished":""},{"title":"TANNOY STUDIO MONITORS - Powered Speaker Review - TANNOY GOLD 5 REVIEW","link":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xi4qe93cZ50","source":"Andrew Robinson","datePublished":"2022"},{"title":"Yamaha HS5 vs Tannoy Gold 5 vs Mission LX2 PROFESSIONAL SOUND DEMO and REVIEW (SuB EnG)","link":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5clUmdqHYPM","source":"Carlo Achilli","datePublished":"2021"}]
An excellent review of a great product
/
Publisher
/
3/1/2022
An excellent review of a great product
Publisher
/
3/1/2022
Video Review
Manufacturer details
Features
Specifications
- System Frequency response: 70 Hz – 20 kHz ± 3 dB
- Nominal dispersion: 90° conical @ -6 dB point
- Maximum SPL: 107 dB
- Crossover frequency: 2 kHz
- Transducers: 1 x 5" (127 mm) LF driver, 1 x 0.8" (20 mm) HF drivers
- Maximum output power: 200 W
- Input impedance: 5 kΩ unbalanced, 10 kΩ balanced
- Maximum input level: +20 dBu
- Power consumption: 50 W @ 1/8 max power
- Dimensions (HWD): 294 x 183 x 252 mm (11.6 x 7.2 x 9.9")
- Net weight: 5.8 kg (12.8 lbs)
Description
Whether you’re recording, editing, mixing, or mastering audio, a truly great studio reference monitor design needs to provide the most accurate, uncolored representation of your music as possible. Tannoy GOLD nearfield reference monitors have been created to serve the demanding needs of professionals in recording, broadcast and post-production environments. Engineered to the highest standards and build quality, The GOLD 5 will impress you whether you’re a seasoned Tannoy user or just taking your first step up to a monitor system based on the legendary Dual Concentric™ driver.
Release Timeline
Manufacturer Site
Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
- 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.
Select products
Select product comparisons
See All Products
Avg. Product Price
$500
Used For Sale
174
Available (Scroll Down)
Brand Popularity
35
of 900+
Badges
Top 50 Brand
Top 250 Brand
Products Listed
91
Founding Year
1926
Our take on the brand
Tannoy is distinguished by their unique coaxial design that places the tweeter in the center of the woofer, creating superior point-source performance that's particularly valued in recording and broadcasting studios. Their speakers feature a warm, lush sound signature that excels with jazz, acoustic instruments, and vocals, while maintaining a bold, retro aesthetic.
Look inside the brand
Brand Page
Our interview with the brand
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?
From our interview with
.
Brand Page
Used
Tannoy
All of the Brand's Used Products
What if you spend more?
ADAM Audio
A7V
799
799
/
7
Reviews
ADAM Audio is renowned for its innovative ART tweeters, which enhance the Air Motion Transformer concept by moving air four times faster than their folds for high-definition sound. Their monitors, especially the S Series, are favored by sound engineers for their accurate and transparent sound, advanced engineering, and reduced distortion, while the T Series offers affordable, high-performance studio monitors.
Expand Details
.svg)
Our summary
Product Strengths
- Delivers a powerful, smooth and detailed sound with flexible voicing options
- High frequency reproduction balances accuracy without being harsh
- Ability to resolve fine details
- Excellent build quality, back panel controls, and layout
- Room correction presets can be saved via the partnered Sonarworks Sound ID software
Product Considerations
- Non-stepped volume controls travel a little too easily
- On/off switch and input sensitivity controls are located on the cabinet rear panel
- Network router and ethernet cables required for computer control
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- The A7V has a more premium sound and can be tweaked further thanks to the free A-Control software, but the ADAM Audio T7V is hard to beat due to its price-to-performance ratio
- For users coming from a set of KRK Systems Rokit 8 speakers, the A7V will be a massive improvement
Takeaway: The ADAM Audio A7V is a great-sounding monitor with multiple voicings, software integration and excellent build quality. These monitors offer a detailed audio performance, allowing users to make well informed mixing decisions.
Video review
Our take on the brand
ADAM Audio is renowned for its innovative ART tweeters, which enhance the Air Motion Transformer concept by moving air four times faster than their folds for high-definition sound. Their monitors, especially the S Series, are favored by sound engineers for their accurate and transparent sound, advanced engineering, and reduced distortion, while the T Series offers affordable, high-performance studio monitors.
Product Page
Product Page
What competes at this price?
No items found.
How to buy
Speakers
Search all hifi products
Explore our database of 10,000+ new and 25,000+ used hifi products.
