Tannoy’s are so much less boxy sounding. Amazingly open. Imagine I’m talking to you...that’s Tannoy in this demo. Now imagine I keep talking and cup my hands around my mouth. That’s MA in this demo. Thx for posting these!
I found more of a cup sound with the Tannoy. Granted they sound a little easier in this recording due to the echoey room. I think they really need a nicer room (treated) and of course listening in person
@@RennieAsh I agree the Tannoy's are in a box sound, but smoother than the MA, I like the MA's as i like detail and they still have loads of bass without being boomy
Going back and forth between the Tannoy and MA300, the voices in the MA seem much much cleaner! Tannoy has a very nice sound overall but the voice sounds so muffled. The MA300 is my pick.
I am surprised that I had not come across your channel before - the sound quality is excellent! The Tannoys sound natural and are therefore more musically engaging, The Monitor Audios sounds artificially forward in the mid-range and have a harsh, sibilant top end. The sound is a little strained' by comparison and would become tiring to listen to after a short while. I would happily have either pair though, as from experience I find that with a bit of tweaking, most well designed speakers can be coaxed into producing a sound that's clean and effortless.
Michael Cuffe I absolutely agree with your considerations. However I only partially agree with your solution. I can assure you we used appropriate and rightly connected interconnects. That said, tweaking can be fun for some but boring and frustrating for many others. But simply connect a speaker and found that it sounds fantastic is a joy for everybody
I have both and I actually feel the Tannoys treble is sibilant while the MAs is smooth. Tannoys have more wow factors but MAs are more neutral sounding and I enjoy the MAs more.
In my opinion the Tannoy's are much more life like, warm and talented. The Monitor Audio's sound like speakers, although very good. The Tannoy's are an amazing speaker for the price, certainly on my wish list :)
I do agree that the Tannoys are excellent in reproducing vocals but the Monitor Audio Silver 500 sounds more vibrant and distinct with instruments and in particular percussion. I have similar mellowed sounds with my old Kefs but have decided to go for a change with speakers more atoned to modern music.
Oh wow, how many audiophiles are writing comments. The sound is like the room needs acoustic treatment. Thanks for the video, they are great! Tannoy sounds too warm, which is like you are robbed of many delicate sounds going on there. It is nice to listen, but does not sound like a Hi-fi when compared to the MAs. It doesn't sound ballanced at all. MAs are neutral speakers, as they supposed to be and sound so good, you can hear every little detail happening like it's in front of your ear. General public loves warm speakers, as they are not so foreward at your face and that's why these Tannoys are preferred here. I just love to hear everything there is in a song, and I felt like I heard only 70% on Tannoys.
Hey, congratulations on the videos. Just a question, I'm about to acquire a couple of boxes Torres, I'm looking at the Silver 300. Could you help me choose? I want to connect them with Yamaha Rxa 3020, play only for movies and serials, you think they look good with Yamaha, being that the use will be for movies? The Silver 300 brings a good medium, are boxes with good sound detailing to watch movies? Thank you
Main differences to me....Tannoy sounds more organic and musical than both Monitor Audios. By comparison ... the sound from the Monitor Audio sounds more processed (machine made?)...whereas the Tannoys come across as more organic...ie...more "human".
That's because the Monitor Audios drivers are made of combination of Aluminum and Magnesium hence why they sound machine made while Tannoy drivers use Paper for that natural wood tone.
@@ichigobankai2343 Well, it's not based on any knowledge only on audiophiles' beliefs. Same as: silver - sounds "silver" and bright, copper - which is "goldy" sounds organic, and so on. It's perfectly explain in first post belew video by mike galvin
@@michaskuba3356 Audiophiles beliefs? Majority of all speaker boxes/cabinets are made of wood. Majority of all instruments are made of wood. WHY??? There are legit reasons for this and not just because of audiophile beliefs.
I think the monitor audio sounds airier with the 500 sounding richer (best) you really have to listen close and imagine yourself in that room. I think the monitors are breathier
The monitors need a minimum of 100 hours run time to start sounding their best. I listened to all the above in a demo room including the £4000 Dali Rubicon 8's and nothing compared with the 500's not even close. Its all subjective to your own tastes though, I like punchy clear sound and although the others had low end bass in droves nothing touched the 500's for the full package. I felt like i had been beaten up when I came out of the demo room in a good way.
The MAs sounds good,but the Tannoys wins,they sound better all across the frequency range,the quality of that bass is oustanding for a pair of speakers with this price tag!!!
Tannoys sound much more natural here, but I am getting the 500s because of the great high range and brighter sound. It all depends on what the use case and the room.
can you help me with an advice, i have in my HT kef hts 3001, 2 sus kef also. but i think mi cnetre chanel (htc 3001) is a little small from my front speakers (kef iQ5 ), and i foun in internet 2 center channels ... tannoy mercury 7c and B &W lcr3, which one do you think is a better choice for me.. the same kef, tannoy or B & W.. thanks for your time...
I have Monitor Audio Bronze BX6 and I love them which is why I clicked on this video. I must say though, I prefer the Tannoy speakers here. They do sound more natural.
I love that format . The mic same place 3 different speakers . same song . not true because its on my system ( head phones ) ;but, give a relative . I like the tannoy from this room :) I think I might get a pair of Tannoys next set . not sure witch model
You can lump in the linn, and the ml 60xt which I ended up with. If I had to pay retail I would of have picked the tannoy, but at the ridiculous discount I got the ml 60xt it was no brainer and I think they sound right up there with the rest of these as well, with the right amp combo. It's a challenge to pick a speakers under 2500 so many choices and it's really matter of taste.
I 1st listened from my iPad, and then streamed from my iPad to my bedroom set up. then from my iPad to my home theater system. Then wired from my iPhone to my main stereo and realized I was only listening to my iPad, my bedroom system, my home theater system, and my stereo system playing music reproduced by three different speaker systems uploaded by who knows what devices. So they were just too many variables to say precisely which one would sound better in person., but to my ears, as old as they are, I would say that the MA’s Sound more like very good speakers. The Tannoy’s sound more like live music. More air around the notes of the Guitars better able to differentiate the voices When the two singers sing together. More clarity in the music altogether. Again this is no substitute for listening for yourselves in person
Sound Sommelier thanks, how about with the Sonus Faber Venere’s? I know they are about the same in cost with the Tannoy’s, but are on my short list for floor standers along with the Focals. Do your u prefer the Sonus Faber Venere or the XTF8’s?
Both are great sounding floorstanders with many strenghts and minor flaws. I have a particular empathy with the strong musicality of the Revolution's, but it just could be my taste
Piero Mariani I listened to the 6F in not controlled condition, however i immediately recognized the same pleasant sound signature of the 8F with a less pronounced (but equally extended) bass content. It’s a matter of taste and... space to fill up
Sound Somm... hoping you find this post... do you carry Focal Kantas? Would be interested in a comparison with the Tannoy xt8fs to see if they really do measure up to 10k speakers.
Sound Sommelier thanks, how about with the Sonus Faber Venere’s? I know they are about the same in cost with the Tannoy’s, but are on my short list for floor standers along with the Focals
Can't say which is better, only which I prefer. In my opinion the Tannoy XT8F reproduce the vocal sound much more accurately as well as the instruments more precise.
I like the MA s for their open sound and the tannoys for the mid range. Think I would prefer the Tannoys as mid range accuracy is most important to me. They are all great speakers, wish I could have any of them. Currently surviving on a good soundbar as my partner won’t allow speakers in the room. The soundbar produces hardly any mid range. I can hear details well but the sound is not dramatic.
I’m curious to know how much the speakers were dialed in before this demo. In my experience, I usually spend quite a bit of time calibrating the speakers to the listening environment and amplification. The Tannoy’s clearly sound better, but I’m not certain that the MA’s can’t be calibrated to sound better than they just did.
I own the XT8's, the downsides have been build quality (2 pairs had many issues) and the power handling isn't great, bass loses composure quite easily. However....they are so talented in the bass range with depth and detail that I didn't really need a subwoofer for my 5.1 setup
I have the MA silver 500 speakers with a tube amp. They sound fantastic! I recommend some KT-88 Gold Lion tubes. Yes, break in 100 hrs on the amp and the tubes. i pull them further out from the back wall about 2 ft.
I have listened to this song for nearly 500 times over 15 years... very familiar with it between 4 different audio systems. Using headphones the Tannoys here aren’t very articulate. The two Monitor Audios are smoother. I was rooting for the Tannoys based on the reviews. Will have to try a real listen.
Tannoys have always been pinched sounding. I have a long relationship with them in pro settings....and there is a mid range beast in the 800-1.5k range which is very evident here. I have been an audio pro for 30 years and have just bought the silver 500s
I own both speakers along with Fyne audio F500s and I know exactly what you mean by pinched sound. I think it is possibly the character of compressed tweeters as I also hear it in the Fyne F500s. I do love the sound out of the compressed tweeters but I feel the MAs are more neutral sounding.
I have both speakers but eventually got rid of the XT8F due to the treble can be irritating from time to time (powered by Denon 1700ne). MAs are also detailed but never irritates me. However I do miss the sound of the XT8F, which is sweeter but MAs may be more accurate.
The Tannoys here are leagues ahead of the Monitor Audios. in person, you'd get a more life-like, expansive, full-bodied presentation than the Monitor Audios. Don't get me wrong... I like MA also.. (I own a pair of Silver 5i's)... But in this case, it's the Tannoys.
@Otie Jason Who, me? Lol why would you say that? I am far from being a bass-head (quite the opposite, generally, if having to err one way or the other). The differences between these two speakers is about much more than just more perceived bass.
@Otie Jason Funny, though... Tannoys are generally referred to as a 'musical' speaker for the 'music lover', whereas MA's are generally considered too analytical to be considered 'musical'. So, who's the 'music lover'? lol See what I'm sayin'?
Tannoy sounds more open however a bit more metallic, it could use a bit of the warmth of the monitors. Tannoy overall better but slightly harder against less clear monitor with warmer sound.
I've not got a great setup here to listen closely (mid range sennheiser headphones, decent sound card and browser configured to optimse audio) but from what I hear... I'd say 1st 500's 2nd 300's 3rd tannoy just based on the fact that the 300's sound a little more compressed compared to the 500's and the tannoy's seem to emphasize the vocals a little too much. I would prefer to start with an even playing field when it comes to adjusting EQ and with the tannoy's I feel as though you would have to counter balance the highs a little. I guess it all comes down to preference really as many others have said and we don't know if these have been run-in
chiging I listened to them many years ago but i remember distinctly that me too i noted an harsh tone on medium-high frequencies. The new XT series is absolutely harshness-free
My friend I owned tannoy 638 and dc6t thinking that dc6t will be a upgrade because a newer model... After a few day of tweeking speaker positioning I come to a conclusion that my 20 year old 638 is much more pleasure to listen. Its much more warm musical and engaging to listen to than the new models. Look for 637,638,d500,d700,d900 but good luck finding any of them because everyone wants to keep them. Happy listening my friend
I think everyone had their own way of describing what they hear. The Tannoys sound much better to me. Very airy and extremely detailed. They possess elements characteristic of Klipsch in terms of nuanced detail, but better in the mid-range than the less expensive Klipsch. The Monitor Audio sounds like the average Polk, JBL, Onkyo etc, speakers. Not that they are bad, but they’re “pedestrian”. They don’t have that live in concert sound. Depends on what you like.
Hello, So, I largely prefer Tannoy. Better separation of instruments, better balance, less saturation, better 3d sound, a impressive sound of pleasure. The scene is larger. At the beginning one could think is not dynamic but after some seconds one makes out in its global it is more harmonic. These Audio make me think of Audio Gold when I listed to them 4 years ago. They were fine but I preferred Magnat 807. Thé Monitor make me think of Focal 836w, Focal Aria, very directif, a sound as if all instruments were pasted together. Not my taste.
Italia458driver - that's exactly what I thought when switching back and forth. After listening to the MAs for a bit, then switching to the Tannoys, my brain suddenly went 'bingo'. It's like it goes into a state of ease in listening to the Tannoys...so easy for the brain to process b/c it sounds so instantly more natural than the MAs (not that I think the MAs are bad speakers at all! I own a pair of Silver 5is).
When the Tannoy plays, I hear less of "the room" , which may mean a better soundstage. I just think the Tannoy was more present for the vocals and the finger style leads jack was playing.
M.A 500 the better spks for me . Better Instruments separation , lower noise floor , less bright , less fatigue for prolonged listening . But if u talk about value for $$ , the XT8F wins handdown, its Bass response is superior.
The Monitor Audios are laid back and very even, but the Tannoys? mmmmm, far more musical involvement for me. I'd need to listen to a wider range of music but on this track the Tannoys were best imho.
On my Sennheiser HD 650, Tannoy sound much better. Can make a compare between Sonus Faber venere 2.5 or Revel Performa f 206 and Tannoy xt 8f? Thanks !
The Tannoy sounds like its coming from down in a well, they're so soft they're almost muddy. The 300s sound too small, the 500 is a clear winner for me.
In my room (quite big) The Tannoy is very open and have a great great soundstage and they are never muddy, I would say it is quite revealing ( A tad bright to my ear with a lot of detail) .
@@davidboggs7519 They are many reviews for XTF8 in the internet, which I've found helpful . XTF-8 are great speakers. Really great soundstage and seperation, quick dynamic speaker, great bass, good mid but they have two issues. 1 they sound bright , so they need warm amp and source ( slow speed tube amp should match fine with them, because XTF8 has a really fast speed) . 2 The bass is really big, so you need some space from the back wall. If you have a small room (try them in my bed room , bass is too boomy), dont buy them. Hope this help and hope you can audition them somewhere around you
@@nithitanv9926 Thank you so much , at this point picking a pair of speakers is daunting to say the least. So far I'm leaning towards the Wharfedale Elysian 4s, but I'm still looking at a bunch of options.
nice clarity and musicality will ALL 3 speakers. the tannoy's had a slight edge (taughter) when it came to the bass line. it seamed [more] effortlessly into that being listened to; however, could live [happily] with any of the speakers.
They really need a good run like the manual states otherwise they do sound a bit flat and lifeless. I used to own the RX6 - very lively but not accurate. I didn't hear the Silver S range.
The Monitor Audio 500s seemed much more transparent to me, compared to the Tannoys. Nice review - this has helped me make a choice for sure
Tannoy’s are so much less boxy sounding. Amazingly open. Imagine I’m talking to you...that’s Tannoy in this demo. Now imagine I keep talking and cup my hands around my mouth. That’s MA in this demo. Thx for posting these!
I found more of a cup sound with the Tannoy. Granted they sound a little easier in this recording due to the echoey room. I think they really need a nicer room (treated) and of course listening in person
@@RennieAsh I agree the Tannoy's are in a box sound, but smoother than the MA, I like the MA's as i like detail and they still have loads of bass without being boomy
Going back and forth between the Tannoy and MA300, the voices in the MA seem much much cleaner! Tannoy has a very nice sound overall but the voice sounds so muffled. The MA300 is my pick.
I am surprised that I had not come across your channel before - the sound quality is excellent!
The Tannoys sound natural and are therefore more musically engaging, The Monitor Audios sounds artificially forward in the mid-range and have a harsh, sibilant top end. The sound is a little strained' by comparison and would become tiring to listen to after a short while.
I would happily have either pair though, as from experience I find that with a bit of tweaking, most well designed speakers can be coaxed into producing a sound that's clean and effortless.
Michael Cuffe I absolutely agree with your considerations. However I only partially agree with your solution. I can assure you we used appropriate and rightly connected interconnects. That said, tweaking can be fun for some but boring and frustrating for many others. But simply connect a speaker and found that it sounds fantastic is a joy for everybody
I have both and I actually feel the Tannoys treble is sibilant while the MAs is smooth. Tannoys have more wow factors but MAs are more neutral sounding and I enjoy the MAs more.
In my opinion the Tannoy's are much more life like, warm and talented. The Monitor Audio's sound like speakers, although very good. The Tannoy's are an amazing speaker for the price, certainly on my wish list :)
TANNOY XT8F - Clearer vocal image, without halo. More prominent bass. Restraint at high frequencies. I prefer Tannoy.
I own them, They should pair with warm vintage amp (treble eventhough here kind of soft but compared to many speaker, they are bright).
I do agree that the Tannoys are excellent in reproducing vocals but the Monitor Audio Silver 500 sounds more vibrant and distinct with instruments and in particular percussion. I have similar mellowed sounds with my old Kefs but have decided to go for a change with speakers more atoned to modern music.
Oh wow, how many audiophiles are writing comments. The sound is like the room needs acoustic treatment. Thanks for the video, they are great!
Tannoy sounds too warm, which is like you are robbed of many delicate sounds going on there. It is nice to listen, but does not sound like a Hi-fi when compared to the MAs. It doesn't sound ballanced at all. MAs are neutral speakers, as they supposed to be and sound so good, you can hear every little detail happening like it's in front of your ear.
General public loves warm speakers, as they are not so foreward at your face and that's why these Tannoys are preferred here. I just love to hear everything there is in a song, and I felt like I heard only 70% on Tannoys.
Very nice comparison. For me, my ears enjoyed the Tannoy's over the MA's. Thanks for sharing really enjoyed this.
Hey, congratulations on the videos.
Just a question, I'm about to acquire a couple of boxes Torres, I'm looking at the Silver 300.
Could you help me choose? I want to connect them with Yamaha Rxa 3020, play only for movies and serials, you think they look good with Yamaha, being that the use will be for movies?
The Silver 300 brings a good medium, are boxes with good sound detailing to watch movies?
Thank you
Thanks! I think Silver 300 would be a very good choice for both, music and movies
Main differences to me....Tannoy sounds more organic and musical than both Monitor Audios. By comparison ... the sound from the Monitor Audio sounds more processed (machine made?)...whereas the Tannoys come across as more organic...ie...more "human".
That's because the Monitor Audios drivers are made of combination of Aluminum and Magnesium hence why they sound machine made while Tannoy drivers use Paper for that natural wood tone.
@@ichigobankai2343 Well, it's not based on any knowledge only on audiophiles' beliefs. Same as: silver - sounds "silver" and bright, copper - which is "goldy" sounds organic, and so on. It's perfectly explain in first post belew video by mike galvin
@@michaskuba3356 Audiophiles beliefs? Majority of all speaker boxes/cabinets are made of wood. Majority of all instruments are made of wood. WHY??? There are legit reasons for this and not just because of audiophile beliefs.
@@ichigobankai2343 And the Tannoy's tweeter is also made of wood and paper oh wait! No, it's metal and plastic.
@@RennieAsh Are we talking about tweeters? OH wait! NO, we talking about the woofers which is basically common sense. SMDH LOL
With Tannoy, your voice gets into your heart, Monitor Audio is playing in another room.
true!
I think the monitor audio sounds airier with the 500 sounding richer (best) you really have to listen close and imagine yourself in that room. I think the monitors are breathier
The monitors need a minimum of 100 hours run time to start sounding their best. I listened to all the above in a demo room including the £4000 Dali Rubicon 8's and nothing compared with the 500's not even close. Its all subjective to your own tastes though, I like punchy clear sound and although the others had low end bass in droves nothing touched the 500's for the full package. I felt like i had been beaten up when I came out of the demo room in a good way.
Tannoy all day long,better soundstage and details,better control on low frequencies.Second Monitor audio 300.
To my liking, Monitor Audio was the best in this particular compilation.
La chiarezza e piacevolezza delle voci e della gamma media delle Tannoy è insuperabile!
The MAs sounds good,but the Tannoys wins,they sound better all across the frequency range,the quality of that bass is oustanding for a pair of speakers with this price tag!!!
@Otie Jason Why do you think this Lol.
Tannoys sound much more natural here, but I am getting the 500s because of the great high range and brighter sound.
It all depends on what the use case and the room.
Listing to this video on my MA'S Silvers 🙂
They all sound very good, but the Tannoy seems to sound more like an actual live group playing.
The match between amplifier and speakers is probably better for the Tannoy speakers. It needs less power from the amplifier.
can you help me with an advice, i have in my HT kef hts 3001, 2 sus kef also. but i think mi cnetre chanel (htc 3001) is a little small from my front speakers (kef iQ5 ), and i foun in internet 2 center channels ... tannoy mercury 7c and B &W lcr3, which one do you think is a better choice for me.. the same kef, tannoy or B & W.. thanks for your time...
I have Monitor Audio Bronze BX6 and I love them which is why I clicked on this video. I must say though, I prefer the Tannoy speakers here. They do sound more natural.
I love that format . The mic same place 3 different speakers . same song . not true because its on my system ( head phones ) ;but, give a relative .
I like the tannoy from this room :)
I think I might get a pair of Tannoys next set . not sure witch model
You can lump in the linn, and the ml 60xt which I ended up with. If I had to pay retail I would of have picked the tannoy, but at the ridiculous discount I got the ml 60xt it was no brainer and I think they sound right up there with the rest of these as well, with the right amp combo. It's a challenge to pick a speakers under 2500 so many choices and it's really matter of taste.
У Tannoy такой тёплый и сладкий согревающий звук.
I 1st listened from my iPad, and then streamed from my iPad to my bedroom set up. then from my iPad to my home theater system. Then wired from my iPhone to my main stereo and realized I was only listening to my iPad, my bedroom system, my home theater system, and my stereo system playing music reproduced by three different speaker systems uploaded by who knows what devices. So they were just too many variables to say precisely which one would sound better in person., but to my ears, as old as they are, I would say that the MA’s Sound more like very good speakers. The Tannoy’s sound more like live music. More air around the notes of the Guitars better able to differentiate the voices When the two singers sing together. More clarity in the music altogether. Again this is no substitute for listening for yourselves in person
Sound Sommelier thanks, how about with the Sonus Faber Venere’s? I know they are about the same in cost with the Tannoy’s, but are on my short list for floor standers along with the Focals. Do your u prefer the Sonus Faber Venere or the XTF8’s?
Both are great sounding floorstanders with many strenghts and minor flaws. I have a particular empathy with the strong musicality of the Revolution's, but it just could be my taste
Sound Sommelier thanks again for your reply
I have a pair of Tannoy Revolution XT6F. What do you think about a difference, if there is, between XT6F and XT8F? Thanks for posting.
Piero Mariani I listened to the 6F in not controlled condition, however i immediately recognized the same pleasant sound signature of the 8F with a less pronounced (but equally extended) bass content. It’s a matter of taste and... space to fill up
How is the build quality of your Tannoys? Have they stood up the test of time? Ive now heard multiple people cokplain about issues with quality.
Sound Somm... hoping you find this post... do you carry Focal Kantas? Would be interested in a comparison with the Tannoy xt8fs to see if they really do measure up to 10k speakers.
I would be glad to make a comparison but no focal Kanta available, sorry ;-)
Sound Sommelier thanks, how about with the Sonus Faber Venere’s? I know they are about the same in cost with the Tannoy’s, but are on my short list for floor standers along with the Focals
Tannoy’s more wholesome and rich... I’m biased though as I have and love them
Can't say which is better, only which I prefer. In my opinion the Tannoy XT8F reproduce the vocal sound much more accurately as well as the instruments more precise.
I like the MA s for their open sound and the tannoys for the mid range. Think I would prefer the Tannoys as mid range accuracy is most important to me. They are all great speakers, wish I could have any of them. Currently surviving on a good soundbar as my partner won’t allow speakers in the room. The soundbar produces hardly any mid range. I can hear details well but the sound is not dramatic.
I’m curious to know how much the speakers were dialed in before this demo. In my experience, I usually spend quite a bit of time calibrating the speakers to the listening environment and amplification. The Tannoy’s clearly sound better, but I’m not certain that the MA’s can’t be calibrated to sound better than they just did.
The room is pretty lively, and I'd say the MA have wider dispersion = you hear more of the room. In recordings, the room seems to show up a lot
I own the XT8's, the downsides have been build quality (2 pairs had many issues) and the power handling isn't great, bass loses composure quite easily. However....they are so talented in the bass range with depth and detail that I didn't really need a subwoofer for my 5.1 setup
@Otie Jason yes oh wise one.
Tannoy ❤
Good vid, thanks! I have the ma silver 500 with a tube amplifier (4xel34). They sound amazing.
what surprised me the most, is how the tonnoy were not affected by the room as much as the 2 others!
It's because down ported speakers are less affected by room positioning.
For a 22 m² room, what would you suggest please:: Xt6f or Xt8f ?
no friggin way this means anything. all I'm doing is listening to my computer speakers, not that room, not really those speakers. Waste of time.
Tannoy is the clear winner big sounds of mids soft and balanced!!
I have the MA silver 500 speakers with a tube amp. They sound fantastic! I recommend some KT-88 Gold Lion tubes. Yes, break in 100 hrs on the amp and the tubes. i pull them further out from the back wall about 2 ft.
WOW!! In one of your other videos I watched I chose the MA's!! In this video I choose the Tannoy!! Strange!!
I have listened to this song for nearly 500 times over 15 years... very familiar with it between 4 different audio systems. Using headphones the Tannoys here aren’t very articulate. The two Monitor Audios are smoother. I was rooting for the Tannoys based on the reviews. Will have to try a real listen.
Tannoy for me..👍👍👍
Monitor Audio 500 sound is complete
MA more detailed in the mid's and high's but the Tannoy's have a warmer bass. Like them both . Need to audition them to get a real idea.
Much better separation, soundstage and not bad dynamics with Tannoy's here.
Tannoys have always been pinched sounding. I have a long relationship with them in pro settings....and there is a mid range beast in the 800-1.5k range which is very evident here. I have been an audio pro for 30 years and have just bought the silver 500s
I own both speakers along with Fyne audio F500s and I know exactly what you mean by pinched sound. I think it is possibly the character of compressed tweeters as I also hear it in the Fyne F500s. I do love the sound out of the compressed tweeters but I feel the MAs are more neutral sounding.
TANNOY XT8F is a winner !!!
Tannoys sound better to me. More relaxed and open yet with more energy. More natural.
And they hide more.
What amplifier did you use to drive these speakers? Thanks again!
Andreas Papandreu a cheap and cheerful Advance Acoustic xi60
How can one comment while listening thru RUclips on other speakers or headphones? Nice looking though.
You can't really. HOWEVER you can compare differences between speakers and judge based solely on that.
I have both speakers but eventually got rid of the XT8F due to the treble can be irritating from time to time (powered by Denon 1700ne). MAs are also detailed but never irritates me. However I do miss the sound of the XT8F, which is sweeter but MAs may be more accurate.
The Tannoys here are leagues ahead of the Monitor Audios. in person, you'd get a more life-like, expansive, full-bodied presentation than the Monitor Audios. Don't get me wrong... I like MA also.. (I own a pair of Silver 5i's)... But in this case, it's the Tannoys.
@Otie Jason Who, me? Lol why would you say that? I am far from being a bass-head (quite the opposite, generally, if having to err one way or the other). The differences between these two speakers is about much more than just more perceived bass.
@Otie Jason Funny, though... Tannoys are generally referred to as a 'musical' speaker for the 'music lover', whereas MA's are generally considered too analytical to be considered 'musical'. So, who's the 'music lover'? lol See what I'm sayin'?
@Otie Jason You sound like a troll lol.
TANNOY XT8F VS FYNE AUDIO F501
vs f502
f501 I heard sound more bassy and more over than natural like tannoy
Tannoy for me all day long, Have owned may pairs
Man..those tannoys are something
Tannoy sounds more open however a bit more metallic, it could use a bit of the warmth of the monitors. Tannoy overall better but slightly harder against less clear monitor with warmer sound.
Tannoy is for bass heads. Muffled mids. For refined sound Dynaudio or Dali or MA. We can listen for hours.
Very usefull video, thank you. Tannoy is warmer. But what are the electronics please;
I've not got a great setup here to listen closely (mid range sennheiser headphones, decent sound card and browser configured to optimse audio) but from what I hear... I'd say 1st 500's 2nd 300's 3rd tannoy just based on the fact that the 300's sound a little more compressed compared to the 500's and the tannoy's seem to emphasize the vocals a little too much. I would prefer to start with an even playing field when it comes to adjusting EQ and with the tannoy's I feel as though you would have to counter balance the highs a little. I guess it all comes down to preference really as many others have said and we don't know if these have been run-in
i am currently looking at used tanoy dc6t would you recommend? some say the highs are harsh
chiging I listened to them many years ago but i remember distinctly that me too i noted an harsh tone on medium-high frequencies. The new XT series is absolutely harshness-free
thanks is the new eclipse three better have you heard them
Yes, I heard them and liked. Very well balanced speakers. Obviously don't expect big emotions from such an honest speaker
My friend I owned tannoy 638 and dc6t thinking that dc6t will be a upgrade because a newer model... After a few day of tweeking speaker positioning I come to a conclusion that my 20 year old 638 is much more pleasure to listen. Its much more warm musical and engaging to listen to than the new models. Look for 637,638,d500,d700,d900 but good luck finding any of them because everyone wants to keep them. Happy listening my friend
Tannoy аккуратный чистый звук дают, Silver 500 по мясистей, всё на любителя.
The Tannoy speakers are warmer and more relaxed.
Tannoy 👍
Tannoy for sure!
what amplifier you are using in this video?
Definately the Monitor 500 would be my Favourite Speaker.
I think everyone had their own way of describing what they hear. The Tannoys sound much better to me. Very airy and extremely detailed.
They possess elements characteristic of Klipsch in terms of nuanced detail, but better in the mid-range than the less expensive Klipsch.
The Monitor Audio sounds like the average Polk, JBL, Onkyo etc, speakers. Not that they are bad, but they’re “pedestrian”. They don’t have that live in concert sound. Depends on what you like.
The BEST, Tannoy for me.
Hello,
So, I largely prefer Tannoy. Better separation of instruments, better balance, less saturation, better 3d sound, a impressive sound of pleasure. The scene is larger. At the beginning one could think is not dynamic but after some seconds one makes out in its global it is more harmonic. These Audio make me think of Audio Gold when I listed to them 4 years ago. They were fine but I preferred Magnat 807. Thé Monitor make me think of Focal 836w, Focal Aria, very directif, a sound as if all instruments were pasted together. Not my taste.
I went back and forth so many times. Is there such a thing as too much mid? The tannoys just have the “that’s it” factor.
Italia458driver - that's exactly what I thought when switching back and forth. After listening to the MAs for a bit, then switching to the Tannoys, my brain suddenly went 'bingo'. It's like it goes into a state of ease in listening to the Tannoys...so easy for the brain to process b/c it sounds so instantly more natural than the MAs (not that I think the MAs are bad speakers at all! I own a pair of Silver 5is).
I'm trying to decide on a music/cinema sound system and I never even considered the tannoy but they sound far more involved in this example
Tannoy sounds congested to me. The 500 feels pretty rich and full when I skip back and forth on the timeline
Are you able compare the XT 8F against the new 702 S2 ?
G DADDY unfortunately not...
Tanoy -> S300 then S500 . Tanoy sound is excellent so clear between 3 range.
When the Tannoy plays, I hear less of "the room" , which may mean a better soundstage. I just think the Tannoy was more present for the vocals and the finger style leads jack was playing.
The Tannoy is more direct in higher frequencies due to narrower dispersion, so it sounds better in this particular room which is very echoey
M.A 500 the better spks for me . Better Instruments separation , lower noise floor , less bright , less fatigue for prolonged listening . But if u talk about value for $$ , the XT8F wins handdown, its Bass response is superior.
I hear a lot more of the low end with the 500's but the Tannoy's do sound good.
The Monitor Audios are laid back and very even, but the Tannoys? mmmmm, far more musical involvement for me. I'd need to listen to a wider range of music but on this track the Tannoys were best imho.
Tannoy !! : )
What music / artist are we listening to?
Talk of the town by Jack Johnson
Through these headphones, Tannoy by a mile! Monitor doesnt sound natural @ all
On my Sennheiser HD 650, Tannoy sound much better. Can make a compare between Sonus Faber venere 2.5 or Revel Performa f 206 and Tannoy xt 8f? Thanks !
Andreas Papandreu on my Sennheiser HD 600 too ;-) maybe in the future i’ll be able to do the comparison requested
I also had my HD650 Sennheisers and preferred the Tannoy
On my Sony MDR 1A Silver 300 sounds better, more control.
NOW they sound like my D-9's with the mid and tweeter on max!!!!!!
The Tannoy sounds like its coming from down in a well, they're so soft they're almost muddy. The 300s sound too small, the 500 is a clear winner for me.
In my room (quite big) The Tannoy is very open and have a great great soundstage and they are never muddy, I would say it is quite revealing ( A tad bright to my ear with a lot of detail) .
@@nithitanv9926 Thank you, that's good information. I really need to find a showroom that has them, which isn't easy in the Midwest unfortunately.
@@davidboggs7519 They are many reviews for XTF8 in the internet, which I've found helpful . XTF-8 are great speakers. Really great soundstage and seperation, quick dynamic speaker, great bass, good mid but they have two issues. 1 they sound bright , so they need warm amp and source ( slow speed tube amp should match fine with them, because XTF8 has a really fast speed) . 2 The bass is really big, so you need some space from the back wall. If you have a small room (try them in my bed room , bass is too boomy), dont buy them. Hope this help and hope you can audition them somewhere around you
@@nithitanv9926 Thank you so much , at this point picking a pair of speakers is daunting to say the least. So far I'm leaning towards the Wharfedale Elysian 4s, but I'm still looking at a bunch of options.
@nithitanv9926 ive been hearing issues with the quality of these tannoys do they hold up over time?
how tannoy stands against revel concerta2 f35? thank you
nice clarity and musicality will ALL 3 speakers. the tannoy's had a slight edge (taughter) when it came to the bass line. it seamed [more] effortlessly into that being listened to; however, could live [happily] with any of the speakers.
Tannoy!
Winner? Tannoy!!
@Otie Jason How can you judge the sound from a you-tube video with out being there.
This generation of the Silvers missed the mark a dealer told me directly. I was told the last gen was the sweet spot for the silver series.
They really need a good run like the manual states otherwise they do sound a bit flat and lifeless. I used to own the RX6 - very lively but not accurate. I didn't hear the Silver S range.
Magnifique !
Monitor Audio 300 Win !!
Cannot beat Tannoys vocals
wow that tannoy sounded much more in your face
Мне больше понравился TANNOY XT8F
Tannoys all day
Tannoy sound better.
I have the tannoy system 600
I love tannoy.
I find it impossible to give an honest opinion through a youtube video, the sound is too flawed. But The Tannoy did sound better for some reason.
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The moment Tannoys start, it sounds as if the tweeters were disconnected.
They do sound a bit shut in I agree
Its a hard one,maybe monitors are exaggerated in the extreme upper treble.