Tannoy dc6000 vs SRM 12x vs cheviot HPD

[jseymour]

Hello.

I've been wanting some tannoys for 30yrs. A marriage ending means I get to get what I want.... Tannoys are 2nd on the list (bought a Bryston 4B yesterday!). My memory is rusty on the tannoys. I found 3 online I am considering. I wish to ask for opinions from you folks on these 3 speakers: dc6000 15", SRM 12x 12", cheviots HPD 12". (all are in original cabinets)

Yes they are slightly different price points and they'll probably sound a little different. I'm not worried about the price difference (for the first time in 25yrs). I'm not asking if you think something sounds "better" since that is subjective. I am interested in experienced views related to quality and performance.

I would assume the dc6000s would deliver more very low frequency chest pounding tight thump than either of the 12" speakers. Please tell me if you think otherwise. I like very low frequency tightness (hate muddy).

Are any of these speakers known to be "lemons"?

I listen to jazz, blues, rock, classical -- so it probably does not matter.

many thanks

 

[burneyreid]

From what I can gather, the cabinet enclosures are the difference. Tannoy with their dual concentric design sound great in the "right" cabinet. The original cabinets are nice but they can sound even better in better cabinets. I enjoy my 15" Berkeley HPD 385 pair but the cabinet sound could be considered "Meh" by some folks who have heard the HPDs sing in a custom folded horn type enclosure. I will probably upgrade to some larger cabs someday but it may cost me a couple grand to get there.

 

[jseymour]

thanks