Replacement for Tannoy 632

[Sindzi]

Hello,
I'm looking for replacement for Tannoy 632.
Is there anything on the market with the similar sound?

The budget is around $600 USD for the pair.
Thank you.

 

[staticV3]

Hi @Sindzi! Welcome to ASR.

I'm looking for replacement for Tannoy 632.
Is there anything on the market with the similar sound?

Difficult to say without knowing what that sound is.

The budget is around $600 USD for the pair.

Can't really go wrong with the Elac DBR62 at that price.

 

[DVDdoug]

"Similar sound" is nearly impossible with speakers (or headphones).

If you can find reliable-independent measurements like the reviews here you can look at the frequency response. Otherwise you might have to take your chances with something that has a "similar design" or find an audio/video store where you can listen. And you MIGHT find something better!

 

[Sindzi]

Difficult to say without knowing what that sound is.

warm in general, a perfect vocal, moderate basses and very delicate trebles.

 

[staticV3]

warm in general, a perfect vocal, moderate basses and very delicate trebles.

That sadly doesn't help for matching other speakers.

For that, we'd need anechoic response data.

 

[Sindzi]

"Similar sound" is nearly impossible with speakers (or headphones).

ok.
In different words.
Which brand/model could you recommend within this budget?

- bookshelf speakers
- around $600/pair
- no strong basses, no metallic trebles, but warm perfect vocal

Thank you.

 

[Sindzi]

what about Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3?
Seems that it's a huge upgrade comparing with the previous S2 model...

 

[staticV3]

what about Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3?
Seems that it's a huge upgrade comparing with the previous S2 model...

B&W boost the treble of nearly every speaker they make: https://www.spinorama.org/?brand=Bowers+&+Wilkins

If you don't want metallic treble, then better look elsewhere.

 

[Sindzi]

B&W boost the treble of nearly every speaker they make: https://www.spinorama.org/?brand=Bowers+&+Wilkins

seems all that are old models, in some reviews it was mentioned that S3 is significantly improved.

 

[staticV3]

seems all that are old models, in some reviews it was mentioned that S3 is significantly improved.

Here are some recent models:

Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 Signature loudspeaker Measurements | Stereophile.com

Sidebar 3: Measurements For logistical reasons, I measured one of the 801 D4 Signature speakers, serial number 2320 0004094 FP 44229, in Tom Fine's listening room rather than at my home. (My thanks to Tom and Mike Barney for moving furniture to allow me sufficient room for the measurements with...

stereophile.com

Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3 loudspeaker Measurements | Stereophile.com

Sidebar 3: Measurements I used DRA Labs' MLSSA system and a calibrated DPA 4006 microphone to measure the Bowers & Wilkins 705 S3's behavior in the farfield, and an Earthworks QTC-40 mike for the nearfield responses. I left off the grille that covers the woofer for the measurements.

stereophile.com

Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4 Signature loudspeaker Measurements | Stereophile.com

Sidebar 3: Measurements I used DRA Labs' MLSSA system, a calibrated DPA 4006 microphone, and an Earthworks microphone preamplifier to measure the quasi-anechoic frequency- and time-domain behavior of the 805 D4 Signature in the farfield. I used an Earthworks QTC-40 microphone for the nearfield...

stereophile.com

Still the same treble boost:

 

[Sindzi]

thank you.
any suggestion? KEF?

 

[DanielT]

Some suggestions within your budget:

'Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 Review (Speaker)'

Sep 22, 2021

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 bookshelf speaker. It was kindly purchased by a member and drop shipped to me. It costs US $399 for a pair.

The look and feel of the 12.1 is definitely above the budget category:

The back is rather pedestrian but more beefy than other speakers in its class:

Overall a good look for the speaker.

Measurements that you are about to see were performed using the Klippel Near-field Scanner (NFS). This is a robotic measurement system that analyzes the speaker all around and is able...

• amirm
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Is the Elac DBR62 , mentioned by @staticV3 in #2, better than the Wharfedale Diamond 12.1? If you factor price into the equation, my answer is: I have no idea. Both are good speakers.

If you can think of used speakers, a pair of Revel M105 should be within your budget, I think:

'Revel M105 Bookshelf Speaker Review'

Jul 17, 2020

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Revel M105 Bookshelf/stand-mount speaker. A member was interested in it so I decided to buy it through our company. The retail cost is US $750 each for a total of $1,500 for a pair.

NOTE: my company, Madrona Digital is a dealer for Harman and hence the Revel speakers. So please read as much bias as you like into this review.

The Revel M105 fits in the family with solid feel and very nice finish:

Terminals are large and easy to manipulate which I appreciated. I also like that the whole unit comes in cling plastic so...

• amirm
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[Xombul]

Wharfedale Linton 85th ?

 

[staticV3]

thank you.
any suggestion? KEF?

See post #2

 

[staticV3]

Wharfedale Linton 85th ?

For $600 per pair?

 

[staticV3]

Some suggestions within your budget:

'Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 Review (Speaker)'

Sep 22, 2021

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 bookshelf speaker. It was kindly purchased by a member and drop shipped to me. It costs US $399 for a pair.

The look and feel of the 12.1 is definitely above the budget category:

The back is rather pedestrian but more beefy than other speakers in its class:

Overall a good look for the speaker.

Measurements that you are about to see were performed using the Klippel Near-field Scanner (NFS). This is a robotic measurement system that analyzes the speaker all around and is able...

• amirm
• Replies: 500
• Forum: Speaker Reviews, Measurements and Discussion

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FYI, the 12.1 is a Polk XT15 at double the price: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...ield-with-high-sensitivity.63748/post-2336438

 

[DanielT]

Wharfedale Linton 85th ?

TS is not really there with the Hifi money bag: The budget is around $600 USD for the pair.

I also don't think you can get used Wharfedale Linton 85th for $600 USD.

Edit:
StaticV3 managed to point that out before me, I see.

 

[Sindzi]

a pair of Revel M105 should be within your budget, I think:

the price in Canada is around $900...

Found this one, used, like new
KEF LS50 -- $600

What do you think?

 

[staticV3]

Found this one, used, like new
KEF LS50 -- $600

What do you think?

See Amir's review here: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/kef-ls50-bookshelf-speaker-review.11144/

I'd rather choose the DBR62: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...-debut-reference-dbr-62-speaker-review.12232/

 

[PristineSound]

The way how you asked the question, it appears that your Tannoy has a colored sound?

If so, I implore you to spend the next 3 months on this forum and read as much as you can, you will then understand, you would want a neutral speaker, not a speaker with colored sound.