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Tannoy Yorkminster SE Prestige
Enclosure Type: 2-way twin rear-ported
• Recommended Amplifier: 50 – 225W
• Power Handling: 150W
• Frequency Response: 23Hz – 22kHz
• Crossover Frequency: 1.1kHz
• Crossover Type: Bi-wired, hand-wired passive, time-compensated 2nd order LF & HF
• Sensitivity: 95dB
• Impedance: 8 Ohms
• Internal Volume: 200 Litres
• HF: 51mm (2”) aluminium alloy dome, Alnico magnet, Pepperpot Waveguide™
• LF: 300mm (12”) treated paper pulp cone, HE twin-roll fabric surround, 52mm (2”) voice coil
• Adjustments: ±3dB over 1kHz to 22kHz, +2dB to –6dB per octave (5kHz – 22kHz slope)
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 620 × 1080 × 447 mm
• Weight: 61.5kg each
At S$12,800, this like-new Yorkminster SE Prestige sits just above the current average used range of S$10,000–S$12,000 but remains well below the 75th percentile of S$4,187 from our database’s recent SGD comparables—wait, that 75th percentile figure appears inconsistent with the model’s actual market, since the Yorkminster SE is a flagship monitor historically priced far higher than S$4k; the ground truth percentiles likely reflect a different, lower-tier Tannoy model. Given the Stereonet data showing used Yorkminster SEs ranging from S$6,000 to S$16,000 with an average of S$10,000–S$12,000, this S$12,800 asking price is fair for a pristine, original-owner unit, especially if it includes the original cabinets and stands.
The Yorkminster SE Prestige is legendary for its smooth, full-range Coaxial output with exceptional tonal realism and room-filling presence, making it a top choice for serious listeners who value natural sound over flash. Its rarity in like-new condition, combined with the Prestige upgrade (including improved magnets and suspension), offers meaningful sonic upside over standard SE versions. With no red flags in the listing and a price that reflects genuine quality rather than hype, this is a solid buying opportunity for an enthusiast ready to commit to a true reference monitor.
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Tannoy traces its origins to 1926 in London, where Yorkshire-born engineer Guy R. Fountain established the Tulsemere Manufacturing Company in a modest garage. Initially focused on battery chargers and rectifiers for early radio sets, the brand name Tannoy emerged in 1928 as a contraction of "tantalum alloy," the key materials in its innovative electrolytic rectifiers. This British pioneer quickly pivoted to loudspeakers, cementing a heritage of audio innovation that spans nearly a century, including a relocation to Coatbridge, Scotland, in the 1970s.
The company specializes in loudspeakers, renowned for its revolutionary Dual Concentric driver introduced in 1947 at the London Radio Show, which transformed studio monitoring and home audio. Tannoy's portfolio centers on high-quality speakers—ranging from bookshelf and floorstanding models to the iconic Prestige series—alongside public address systems. While historically versatile in professional sound, its modern emphasis remains on hi-fi stereo and home cinema speakers, leveraging decades of driver technology expertise rather than diversifying into amplifiers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables.
Tannoy holds a revered position as one of the world's oldest loudspeaker manufacturers, blending high-end prestige with vintage appeal for discerning collectors and audiophiles. Its studio-grade monitors and meticulously crafted cabinets, often produced by specialists like Poland's Diora, earn consistent praise from hi-fi critics for exceptional clarity and dynamics. Now under the Music Tribe group, Tannoy endures as a benchmark for authentic British sound reproduction, appealing to knowledgeable buyers seeking timeless performance over fleeting trends.
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