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Tannoy monitor black 12"

Bhudda

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I'm posting here to ask for help, information, and some guidance.

A few years ago I was given a pair of Tannoy duelcentric speakers by my uncle. They are in great working condition.

From my research. I think they are 12" monitor blacks. But my uncle brought them new in the 70s. They are in big heavy floor standing cabinets, which are lined, and has 3 transformers bolted underneath. (I'll get you all photos soon) I've opened the back, and they are black gloss painted. Can't find a serial number. I'll look again when I take some photos.

My questions are:

Should I change the cabinets to enhance the sound. I have a sub with my system and I enjoy a bit of low end sound.

I have friends that are handy, and can make me a new cabinet. I like the idea of a transmission line cabinet. Is this a good idea?

What amp should I be using. I understand they are only a 15w speaker and I've been careful with volume, but I'd love to make them sing and be the basis of my audio system. I'm into my vinyl, so a good photo stage is essential.

Are these worth keeping? I see a whole lot written about the red and gold tannoys. I think they are cool but there's not much on this model speaker.

What sort of maintenance do I need to do to keep these another 40yrs :-)

Any help or guidance is hugely appreciated, I'll try answer any questions to the best of my ability.

Cheers
Nigel
 
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Hello. I noticed no one else wrote. I'm curious do you have some photos of the backs of the speakers, including showing the actual driver? Blacks are pretty darn rare and valuable.
 
I'm posting here to ask for help, information, and some guidance.

A few years ago I was given a pair of Tannoy duelcentric speakers by my uncle. They are in great working condition.

From my research. I think they are 12" monitor blacks. But my uncle brought them new in the 70s. They are in big heavy floor standing cabinets, which are lined, and has 3 transformers bolted underneath. (I'll get you all photos soon) I've opened the back, and they are black gloss painted. Can't find a serial number. I'll look again when I take some photos.

My questions are:

Should I change the cabinets to enhance the sound. I have a sub with my system and I enjoy a bit of low end sound.

I have friends that are handy, and can make me a new cabinet. I like the idea of a transmission line cabinet. Is this a good idea?

What amp should I be using. I understand they are only a 15w speaker and I've been careful with volume, but I'd love to make them sing and be the basis of my audio system. I'm into my vinyl, so a good photo stage is essential.

Are these worth keeping? I see a whole lot written about the red and gold tannoys. I think they are cool but there's not much on this model speaker.

What sort of maintenance do I need to do to keep these another 40yrs :)

Any help or guidance is hugely appreciated, I'll try answer any questions to the best of my ability.

Cheers
Nigel
I can't say much about them except yes they are most likely worth keeping.Some pics may help .
 
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