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Good speakers indeed, but probably not what @SEKLEM is seeking for.
I had both these and MA Silver 10s at the time. XT8Fs are much more polite speakers. Probably a touch more accurate, but lack bass impact and dynamic. Handling power is not impressive (100W), they are less sensitive, and MAs may go way louder without distort.
Hmm.
The Monitor looks like a very strong speaker and well worth an audition here. It may have more bass SPL than the Tannoy due to the twin dedicated 8s. Measurements from Stereophile of the smaller MA tower are generally very good. I haven’t heard either one. The only MA I’ve heard recently was the Silver 6.5” 2-way standmount. I liked the tweeter but in that design it needed a good waveguide. With a smaller midrange a flat waveguide can be OK.
Still, I listened to the Tannoys LOUDLY in our room (about 14’ w x 23’ d x 9.5 or 10’ high) and never heard a complaint on dense orchestral music or “torture tracks” such as Massive Attack’s “Angel.” I had 3 (LCR) and usually listen to 2 channel music upmixed, but if anything that should expose such problems because more content is steered to the center channel. Amp was a 200W ATI - do not remember if it was the old 2007 or current 4007 - so I would not pay attention to the power rating.
I would not call them “polite” either. I listened before measuring. I think people see the treble rolloff at 14k or whatever instead of 20+ kHz and that affects what they hear.
Like all “full range” speakers, both would benefit immensely from room correction (assuming a single listening position). Bass slam is usually a room interaction issue.