I have these 8's. And Hegel H90. I am amazed every single day how music can sound. It's crisp, huge, deep and wide, natural and still heavy with energy even at low volume. Pure magic.
@@simullane7836 read this audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/fx-audio-6j1-tube-preamp-a-31-wonder.848535/page-154 . I use this tube buffer with my SS amp (Pioneer VSX 9900s) to feed my XTF-8 , the buffer and a pair of good tube together cost just 60$ , I get unbeliveable soundstage and seperation and a glimse of tube sound.
I have bought these Speakers after watching your videos they sound absolutely fantastic and I think they're extraordinary Speakers for the Price .... I have one question regarding the down-firing ports on these Speakers when I put my hand in the ports I can feel some kind of soft filling like foam or sponge but its inside the port .... Is that normal or Can I remove it as it is inside the cabinet so I don't think its a speaker bung ... ?
PUREMOODS hey there. I removed them because i founded the bass very off. After removing and a 2 weeks playing they really came to live. Best “budget” speakers ever
@@Ricardo-mp8kc Thanks for your advice ... I wouldn't call them budget Speakers they're so good for the price even some £10,000 Speakers don't come close to these !! I have the KEF LS50s , Buchardt S400 , Elac Debut B6.2 but these are Special for me .... !!
@@geraldgreene5563 Yes I think so I decided not to remove it as it's inside the cabinet ... with more Hours of listening and burn-in they sound better every day now !!
Need serious help please. How would these or the XT6 stack up against Dyn Excite X38 for mixed use HT/music? Are the Tannoy’s more open, dynamic, & lively? I know their sensitivity is slightly better. Currently I have X18’s for fronts & surrounds and was planning on switching them out to floorstanders [X38] for a more enveloping & immersive sound... but I’m finding myself really enjoying these Tannoys as well. Thx for any help.
It seemed like not all models for the same brand are of the same quality. These ones are awesome, but the bookshelf Tannoys I purchased had quality issues, like distortion on higher vol. Good thing the ones I bought weren't as expensive as these. I guess its the same with all other brands. You have to buy the more expensive models to get quality.
Definitely hear the the ssssss being emphasis with the tannoys.. it’s nothing in my system which I was trying to get rid of .. it’s the speakers characteristic
Coming from B&W and having compared these to thr new 700 series, I can say these Tannoys do not emphasise the s. B&W however... do. I pair three tannoy with an NAD amp
See if you can go hear them side by side or at least in person. If you love Tannoy's try to keep saving for the big boys. There is a big difference.these are very nice, but the top end is a challenge of you are not a fan of a very crisp high end. It can get hard on the ears to some, as your other choice to compare. If you find you dont want to wait and save, Id go with the 8s, Tannoy isTannoy , you can trade up later. You wont go any other way once they have stolen your heart.
@Sound Sommelier Do you still recommend these speakers? I have a room which is 4.3m by 8m and i'm deciding between XT 8F and XT 6F. Can you please advise?
Excellent! I got my XT8Fs yesterday. I am extremely happy with them. Way better than my Bowers and Wilkins 684 (older non-S2) speakers they are replacing. I have auditioned far more expensive speakers but these are so sweet sounding, even straight out of the box. I like wine with my late night listening!
Ciao, scusami se ti disturbo ancora ^^ ma ho un forte dubbio tra queste e le monitor audio silver 500 ... vorrei queste ma mi fermano i 100 watt rms, non sono pochi per una torre? attendo una tua risposta con ansia :)
antonio alvin guarda io ho queste con un ampli luxman da 45w lv-110. www.dali-speakers.com/discontinued/dali-150-850/dali-350/ e non riesco ad arrivare a metà potenziometro. Troppo alto.
@@sarasartori6859 bell'impianto... Quindi da come ho capito nn contano nnt i watt? ripeto cio le casse da scaffale della klipsch e sono 100 watt rms 400 di picco ma nn sento questo grandissimo volume... quindi mi era sorto il dubbio con questa torre della tannoy
antonio alvin magari dipende dall' ampli. Cos'è? comunque correggo un errore. il mio ampli addirittura ha 35w non 45. io ascolto da un dac economico che esce usb dal pc e entra rca e a volte collego ipad o cellulare p10lite con minijack a rca dietro al luxman. e tutte queste entrate sono abbastanza alte da farmi tenere il volume a circa il 37%
Ciao tu' che hai avuto modo di ascoltarle presumo....rispetto alle opera quinta alle loro spalle chi suona più naturale.....si possono ascoltare in un video con la stessa canzone? Grazie mille
max casci Ciao Max, difficile risponderti in poche righe... entrambe ottime nella loro fascia di prezzo! Il confronto cercherò di organizzarlo ma in futuro... ora stanno arrivando nuove casse!
Hello Ale Dene! Have you heard this in comparison to the smaller XT 6F? I can´t decide if I should spend the extra money on the XT 8F or buy the XT 6F. The room is about 3,5mx5m in size. Thank you
Hello! I've never listen to the 6F, but consider that the 8F could be over-emphasized in bass and midbass region in a medium-size room like yours. If i was in you, i would go with the 6F ;-)
Why do they always play such undemanding music when they audition loudspeakers, its almost as if they are picking the music to suit the loudspeakers qualities.
Gerald Greene Not at all. I noted a particular ability of this speaker to convert the hard sibilance in some recording in a much more sweet and enjoyable “sshhh” sound. Not so many speakers are good with bad recordings and absolutely gorgoeus with better recordings
It must be my room then? I’m using the naim unitiqute 2 . Excellent all in one with lots of power to drive these..tidal hi fi Is the source? Any ideas what’s causing this..
Sound Sommelier my room has hardwood floors living room window furniture is leather with a coffee table in front of the listening area .. too many hard surfaces
Gerald Greene Maybe some absorbing furniture could help. However sibilance is something that speaker produces or not produces. We had bad experiences with tidal and sibilances in our showroom. For example: Rebecca Pidgeon - Spanish Harlem. This is a worldwide reference audiophile track. On standard cd it sounds so smooth... on tidal lot of sibilances. Unpleasant. If i was in you i will follow these simple steps: - choose a bad sibilant song - listen to this song on tidal and on standard cd. If cd sounds smooth you found the cause! If not, try these budget tweaks: - less toe-in of the speakers - change speakers cables for standard cheap copper cables - ask to a friend to lend his amplifier (maybe a NAD...) When the worst sibilance song will sound slightly better, every other song will sound fantastic! And sibilance will be no more noticeable on 99% of recordings. I am sure you will solve the problem without unwanted furniture in your house ;-)
Sound Sommelier thanks I’ll try some of my ripped CDs on my hard drive....it’s got to be something going on because these speakers are highly reviewed by almost evertyont
I have these 8's. And Hegel H90. I am amazed every single day how music can sound. It's crisp, huge, deep and wide, natural and still heavy with energy even at low volume. Pure magic.
I have mine with a NAD amp and the same. Sit down and put the system on blows me away every time.
@@simullane7836 I was using a Proton amp, was great, but with the Hegel it is a huge difference. Now I am thinking trying it with a tube amp
@@sasaperisic9765 Please do post up about the tube amp. My feeling the it will give a warm fuller mid range and sound even better.
@@simullane7836 read this audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/fx-audio-6j1-tube-preamp-a-31-wonder.848535/page-154 . I use this tube buffer with my SS amp (Pioneer VSX 9900s) to feed my XTF-8 , the buffer and a pair of good tube together cost just 60$ , I get unbeliveable soundstage and seperation and a glimse of tube sound.
I had no idea Tannoy sounded so good! They were never on my wish list - but are now!!!
Not all Tannoys are good. These ones are, its important to test the product for a given time to gauge the quality.
@@theguapochannel how bout mercury 7.4?
Holly cow!! This is very,very best soundstage I have heard for awile!!Top perfomance!!
Amazing Song for tannoy xt8f
antonio inacio conceicao reis reis what Song is this?
I own TANNOY Revolution XT 8F - amazing speakers with proper amplifying.
Thanks for posting this video. I have purchased identical ones used and I power them with Schiit Freya+ and dual mono Aegir(s), it sounds fantastic.
Tannoy (and ProAc) are phenomenal value. Great speakers.
Beautiful :) For me it will be the 6f's in gloss white due to size of the room but wow a really lovely sound.
Your video really looks great! Your videos really showcase, and complement your products!
Hi-Fi Haven Thank you!
Hi-Fi Haven i
Excellent vocal reproduction.
Très beau son, les Tannoy sonnent super bien, mais l’électrique dernière est geniale👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Sweet sound! love it!
Oh man !!!!! what a set !!! my heaven
i like the sound but i wish it was like The d700 design !!
Hi, tannoy xt 8 and yamaha as 2100 what a match. You hear these two together. Thank You.
It's a Mcintosh 7900, not a Yamaha.....
Yamaha? No way! Worse amplifiers I've heard
I have xt8f with Denon AVR 2500X. Bi-amping. 25m2 Sound Great🔥.
Do more comparison videos please, keep it up
*WOW! ....Wish you would have played BLACK NAPKINS.*
Thanks for the nice video. Could you add more videos of those Tannoy XT 8F playing other styles of music f.ex. rock, jazz, techno? :)
The mids on these are nice...
I have bought these Speakers after watching your videos they sound absolutely fantastic and I think they're extraordinary Speakers for the Price .... I have one question regarding the down-firing ports on these Speakers when I put my hand in the ports I can feel some kind of soft filling like foam or sponge but its inside the port .... Is that normal or Can I remove it as it is inside the cabinet so I don't think its a speaker bung ... ?
PUREMOODS hey there. I removed them because i founded the bass very off. After removing and a 2 weeks playing they really came to live. Best “budget” speakers ever
@@Ricardo-mp8kc Thanks for your advice ... I wouldn't call them budget Speakers they're so good for the price even some £10,000 Speakers don't come close to these !! I have the KEF LS50s , Buchardt S400 , Elac Debut B6.2 but these are Special for me .... !!
Indeed they R really really amazing
PUREMOODS I was thinking the same... is the sponge part of the speaker?
@@geraldgreene5563 Yes I think so I decided not to remove it as it's inside the cabinet ... with more Hours of listening and burn-in they sound better every day now !!
sounds good👍🏼I'm looking to buy Tannoy Arden mk1 or mk2...if anyone is in Spain
Amazing! I have the 8900. Sound great togther.. do someone knows whats the name of this song?
These look very similar to Fyne F502s. How do they compare when price is not a consideration? Appreciate it!
Beautiful
B&W killer!
Thank you :-)
superb ❤
*These Versus the Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G, looks aside???? Any thoughts?*
Beautiful song what’s the name of the song?
Manha de carneval - Susannah McCorkle
Need serious help please. How would these or the XT6 stack up against Dyn Excite X38 for mixed use HT/music? Are the Tannoy’s more open, dynamic, & lively? I know their sensitivity is slightly better.
Currently I have X18’s for fronts & surrounds and was planning on switching them out to floorstanders [X38] for a more enveloping & immersive sound... but I’m finding myself really enjoying these Tannoys as well. Thx for any help.
Tannoy 👍
How are these in comparison to the Tannoy DC8TI, of which I own and love, they look the same, thanks.
It seemed like not all models for the same brand are of the same quality. These ones are awesome, but the bookshelf Tannoys I purchased had quality issues, like distortion on higher vol. Good thing the ones I bought weren't as expensive as these. I guess its the same with all other brands. You have to buy the more expensive models to get quality.
amazing!
How they sounds comparing them with Operas behind? I thinking to replace my XT8F with Opera Callas possibly..
Hola
Qué maravilla, qué precio tienen en España éas Tannoy? Gracias y un saludo!
Would you recommend to change the stock jumper on this tannoy xt8f.thanks
I was normally sure that I want the Wharfedale EVO 4.4! But now after I listen that Tannoy Iam not anymore 100% sure! HELP PLEASE!!!!
Definitely hear the the ssssss being emphasis with the tannoys.. it’s nothing in my system which I was trying to get rid of .. it’s the speakers characteristic
Coming from B&W and having compared these to thr new 700 series, I can say these Tannoys do not emphasise the s. B&W however... do. I pair three tannoy with an NAD amp
@@MrKrekkie must be something in my set up.. maybe cables
@@geraldgreene5563 try some copper maybe. Steer away from for instance vd Hul Clearwater.
Как будто на ухо рядом поет
Which one would you pick? SF Venere 2.5 or XT 8F? Thanks.
This is better than b&w for speakers the same price?
BW never ever
Anything b&w at this price would not compare. Would cost you 10k in b&w to match the Tannoy xt8fs... imo
hello tell me please 5m x 8m room size XT8fs or XT6fs ? and bass on XT6fs is more lower then 8 ?
kentss kentar in a 40m2 room i would go for the 8fs. Bass in 6fs are lower in quantity, not in quality, extension is pretty much the same
Would you recommend Tannoy Revolution XT 8F or Monitor Audio Silver 300 with Yamaha a-s2100? Thanks!
Aleksandar Novta i’ m going to post a comparison video between xt8f and ma silver series 👍
That would be great! Looking forward for the comparison :)
See if you can go hear them side by side or at least in person. If you love Tannoy's try to keep saving for the big boys. There is a big difference.these are very nice, but the top end is a challenge of you are not a fan of a very crisp high end. It can get hard on the ears to some, as your other choice to compare. If you find you dont want to wait and save, Id go with the 8s, Tannoy isTannoy , you can trade up later. You wont go any other way once they have stolen your heart.
The Monitor Audio Golds would be a better choice, but obviously at a higher price point.
Yamaha never! Worse amplifiers
These or the Evo 4.4s?
@Sound Sommelier
Do you still recommend these speakers? I have a room which is 4.3m by 8m and i'm deciding between XT 8F and XT 6F. Can you please advise?
I have this pair in a corner of bed room, they just sing but prepare to experiment with placement.
I have 17m2 room, is my room too small for these speakers? Any suggestion? Thank you :)
try monitor audio bronze 5 or 6 or acoustic 3050
This is the something ;-)
Please, What speaker cables you've used ? What interconnect cables ? thanks
Hello, this one vs Evo 4.4 ? Which one is warmer ?
How much better are the XT8fs compared with the XT6fs? I'm having a bit of a dilemma which ones to go for, as my room is a quite modest 4m x 8m.
mrpositronia if i was in you, i would save money and go for XT6fs, better balanced on midbass and bass region in a mid-sized room as yours 👍
Thanks SS. They will save me a few bob too, I guess. My LS50s are not happy and really need to be moved to a smaller room.
mrpositronia I know very well and appreciate ls50s, but trust me, in your room with XT6F you will be in heaven! Have a good listen and let me know....
Thanks again. :)
How is 4x8m modest, that's bigger than a 1 bedroom flat in London
HOW MANY MINIMUM WATT TO DRIVE THIS SPEAKER ? ANYONE COMPARE THIS TO ANY SPENDOR SPEAKER ?
How do you think these speakers compare to more hi end speakers ?
It's always a complicate question but budget over £8000 to really hear a step above.
Susannah mcCorkle is the CD or SACD album version? Thanks!
Standard CD version
What is the McIntosh amplification model ?
Looks like an MA8900
Is that a bowl of icecream on the bottom shelf?
Burst Nibbler :-))) we adore listening to bossa nova while eating icecream!!!
Excellent! I got my XT8Fs yesterday. I am extremely happy with them. Way better than my Bowers and Wilkins 684 (older non-S2) speakers they are replacing. I have auditioned far more expensive speakers but these are so sweet sounding, even straight out of the box. I like wine with my late night listening!
Ciao, scusami se ti disturbo ancora ^^ ma ho un forte dubbio tra queste e le monitor audio silver 500 ... vorrei queste ma mi fermano i 100 watt rms, non sono pochi per una torre? attendo una tua risposta con ansia :)
Pochi? A 50w viene giù la casa.
@@sarasartori6859 dici? io cio le klipsch rp 160m anche queste sono 100 watt rms ma il volume nn è esagerato
antonio alvin guarda io ho queste con un ampli luxman da 45w lv-110. www.dali-speakers.com/discontinued/dali-150-850/dali-350/ e non riesco ad arrivare a metà potenziometro. Troppo alto.
@@sarasartori6859 bell'impianto... Quindi da come ho capito nn contano nnt i watt? ripeto cio le casse da scaffale della klipsch e sono 100 watt rms 400 di picco ma nn sento questo grandissimo volume... quindi mi era sorto il dubbio con questa torre della tannoy
antonio alvin magari dipende dall' ampli. Cos'è? comunque correggo un errore. il mio ampli addirittura ha 35w non 45. io ascolto da un dac economico che esce usb dal pc e entra rca e a volte collego ipad o cellulare p10lite con minijack a rca dietro al luxman. e tutte queste entrate sono abbastanza alte da farmi tenere il volume a circa il 37%
Hi, I would like to ask which amplifier would you recommend for the Tannoy XT 6F. The price is around 1000 - 1500usd. Thank you very much
Tomáš Kříž primaluna integrated or if you can afford 3500; mc ma252
Great sound and set up! What speakers and interconnect wires do you use?
Thanks! Monster cable
What model?
Pavel Mukhin OMC-2R
Ciao tu' che hai avuto modo di ascoltarle presumo....rispetto alle opera quinta alle loro spalle chi suona più naturale.....si possono ascoltare in un video con la stessa canzone? Grazie mille
max casci Ciao Max, difficile risponderti in poche righe... entrambe ottime nella loro fascia di prezzo! Il confronto cercherò di organizzarlo ma in futuro... ora stanno arrivando nuove casse!
Hello Ale Dene!
Have you heard this in comparison to the smaller XT 6F? I can´t decide if I should spend the extra money on the XT 8F or buy the XT 6F. The room is about 3,5mx5m in size.
Thank you
Hello! I've never listen to the 6F, but consider that the 8F could be over-emphasized in bass and midbass region in a medium-size room like yours. If i was in you, i would go with the 6F ;-)
Много сибилянтов, режет уши. Жесткий звук 5-7 кГц, может дело в фильтрах?
Бесподобный звук и даже ничего не режет)
@@J._Campbell Оценка сжатого, не понятно как записанного и на чем воспроизведенного через интернет, звука?)))))
how much?
Piano black or white ,$800 ea
@@jerryjohnson4625 $800 each for XT8F's? new? where?
Why do they always play such undemanding music when they audition loudspeakers, its almost as if they are picking the music to suit the loudspeakers qualities.
I've got the xt6f's, with a Rel sub. They play music well, jazz to whatever.
iPad Proのほうがましだ。
Very annoying at the top end.,
Siblance on a lot of recordings.
Gerald Greene Not at all. I noted a particular ability of this speaker to convert the hard sibilance in some recording in a much more sweet and enjoyable “sshhh” sound. Not so many speakers are good with bad recordings and absolutely gorgoeus with better recordings
It must be my room then? I’m using the naim unitiqute 2 . Excellent all in one with lots of power to drive these..tidal hi fi
Is the source? Any ideas what’s causing this..
Sound Sommelier my room has hardwood floors living room window furniture is leather with a coffee table in front of the listening area .. too many hard surfaces
Gerald Greene Maybe some absorbing furniture could help. However sibilance is something that speaker produces or not produces. We had bad experiences with tidal and sibilances in our showroom. For example: Rebecca Pidgeon - Spanish Harlem. This is a worldwide reference audiophile track. On standard cd it sounds so smooth... on tidal lot of sibilances. Unpleasant. If i was in you i will follow these simple steps:
- choose a bad sibilant song
- listen to this song on tidal and on standard cd. If cd sounds smooth you found the cause! If not, try these budget tweaks:
- less toe-in of the speakers
- change speakers cables for standard cheap copper cables
- ask to a friend to lend his amplifier (maybe a NAD...)
When the worst sibilance song will sound slightly better, every other song will sound fantastic! And sibilance will be no more noticeable on 99% of recordings.
I am sure you will solve the problem without unwanted furniture in your house ;-)
Sound Sommelier thanks I’ll try some of my ripped CDs on my hard drive....it’s got to be something going on because these speakers are highly reviewed by almost evertyont
Аудио трек невыразительный.
too much box sound....jbl xpl 200 is much better