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Tannoy revolution xt 8f floor-standing speakers omnimagnet dual concentric driver provides exceptional clarity at low volume levels very even horizontal dispersion big cone area allows louder-than-san
This is a buyer’s market for floorstanders like the Revolution XT 8F, and the €999 asking price is ambitious but not unreasonable given the ground truth: the median used price is €800, with the 75th percentile at €908. You’re paying about €100 above the top quartile, which suggests the seller may be expecting pristine, original-owner condition or included accessories to justify the premium.
The XT 8F is well-regarded for its dual-concentric 1″/8″ driver delivering tight, coherent highs and powerful bass down to 34Hz, with 91dB sensitivity that makes it easy to drive. Its real-wood enclosures and three-way design often fool listeners into guessing a far higher price. If this listing is indeed in excellent condition and includes the manual or plinth, it’s a worthwhile buy for someone chasing high-end dynamics without the usual cost. Verify the finish and check for cabinet dents before committing.
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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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