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In the Thread: A quest for a better monitor.
Post Subject: Tannoy 10" and Melq? That would be fun! Posted by Romy the Cat on: 6/16/2006
 Chirag wrote: |
| The more and more I listen to reproduced music, the more I realize dynamics and tonal respect are key to start any reasonable installation. |
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Not kidding?! :-)
| Chirag wrote: |
| My Tannoy 10" sealed box (not tannoys cheap boxes) golds then reds did wonderfully in that MF range and reasonably with the HF demands....the problem they had existed more in the dynamics department. I picked up some 15" reds and 15" DMT's. The reds have better dynamic range, but they just don't work for me below 80hz in their current boxes or above something like 600-800hz on the high end. The DMT's have big well built boxes, but respect tonality like Koshka respects visitors. The HF drivers don't seem to integrate in the big speakers as well as the little 10" versions (red or gold). |
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Yes, I always felt that Tannoy the vintage 10" sealed box were the best Tannoy out there. Still they were the best not because they were best but because the 10” had less bass extension and did not go into the dangers zone when the bass should be made sensible with a respect to many other things, including the room modes…
| Chirag wrote: |
| What is left to do? I uncoupled the 10" red/golds from the bass and am supplementing with the 10" scan speaks each in sealed 2.5cu ft boxes on each side. Another set is being made for me right now for 2 per side work below 80-100hz. Its a reasonable solution, but the dynamics in the MF range are still going to get me clamoring for the big 15" speakers (however rude they are), i have to deal with multiamping and my dog trips over all the wiring. |
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Actually what you described: the Tannoy 10" and complimentary sealed with SD-1 motor is what I would do… You have not enough dynamic? Try do not not decouple the Tannoy, but high-pass them and drive them harder… perhaps with Melquiades … although they might need more current ***. If I had a pair of 10” Reds handy I would do it….
The Cat
*** I still did not figure out what Melq does with current loving speakers as I have seen as it drive then surprisingly good. It should not be the case as it is SET, no feedback and relatively high out impedance. Still it did see some very strange results with the Melquiades driving capacity.
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