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Tannoy GRF Memory Speakers 15" Floorstanding Loudspeakers These GRF Memory Speakers present in almost new with the original hang tags at the back still there.One owner and purchased in the 1990's these will impress with the original grilles and keys supplied.The Tannoy GRF Memory uses a 15-inch Dual Concentric driver, renowned for its lifelike presentation, excellent bass reproduction, and engaging sound. This iconic design, known for its ability to reproduce vocals, saxophones, and double bass with sumptuous body and realism. Highly efficient at 95 dB they can be driven by relatively low-powe
Tannoy GRF Memory speakers are hi-fi legends from the golden era of British engineering, prized for their massive dual-concentric drivers and immersive soundstaging that few modern designs can match.
At AUD10,000, this asking price sits ambitious against a recent comparable used market median of AUD9,707 (25th-75th percentile: AUD9,630-AUD9,783), suggesting room to negotiate unless it's in pristine shape. The GRF Memory holds strong collector value, but premiums kick in only for verified originals without mods.
Buyers, inspect the foam surrounds and dust caps for rot—common in 40+ year-old units from humid Aussie climates—and verify original crossovers haven't been tampered with. Confirm both grilles, stands if applicable, and serial-matched pairs are included; mismatches kill resale. Test for voice coil rub under power.
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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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