Tannoy Legacy Arden Loudspeakers ReIssue - Pre-Loved

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General:
The Arden are classic coaxial Tannoy speakers beloved by many. This is the modern Arden Legacy reissue meaning these speakers are back and better than ever! 

Coaxial drivers have a ton of positives such as an improved point-source sound and improved off-axis response. They are utilized in many audio applications, in this case they're  in the form of a pair of massive 15" drivers.

At the front of the speakers there are cool screw-down connections that are designed to easily adjust "Treble Energy" and "Treble Rolloff" for correct tuning to your room.

In testing we found that these Arden's were really fun to listen to and had a nice lively sound. They were also very dynamic, likely thanks to their massive drivers. 

The original vintage Ardens are some of my favorite vintage speakers ever - so I took these beauties home for 5 months and really really enjoyed them. I found them to be faithful to the originals, but with a bit more punch and clarity. I also found the front controls ideal for dialing them in just to my liking.

This particular pair will come with their original foam port plugs and manual.

SkyFi Cosmetic Notes:
Both speaker cabinets exhibit typical wear and tear from normal use. There are some small dings and scratches on the wood surfaces, not visible unless you inspect them very closely . The terminal plate jumper cables had their banana connectors replaced. Overall they present very clean and look great.

Shipping:
These speakers will be carefully wrapped and packed in custom reusable shipping boxes and ship via truck freight with insurance within the lower 48 US States for a flat $500. This amount will automatically be added during your checkout.

We can safely pack these speakers to ship worldwide, just contact us for a quote. Local pickup welcome and we can also arrange a local courier depending on distance. Please contact us for details. This item is exempt from any Free Shipping promotions.

Brand Background:
Over the past 96 years, Tannoy has been the undisputed leader in loudspeaker design and audio quality.

Ownership:
Second Owner

Connections:
5-way speaker binding posts

General Sound:
Smooth, uncolored, undistorted natural and clean

Cosmetic Condition:
8/10. Three to four very minor scratches, or one moderate scratch. See our detailed rating description here.

Working Condition:
Working perfectly and tested in our lab and listening room.

Included:
Unit and Manual

Packing:
Will be packed using our highly developed in-house process and custom packing materials.Original MSRP:
$4,495.00 (each)

Specs:
Frequency response: 35 Hz-30 KHz ±6 dB
Recommended Amplifier Power: 20-300 W
Power handling: 150 W continuous, 600 W peak
Sensitivity: 93 dB
Impedance: 8 ohm
Crossover Frequency: 1.1 kHz
Enclosure: Triple distributed port

Dimensions - Each Speaker:
35.8" x 23.7" x 14.25"

Weight - Each Speaker:
90 lbs.

Recommended Cables:
Kimber Kable - Speaker Cables - Good

Kimber Kable - Speaker Cables - Better

Kimber Kable - Bi-Wire Speaker Cables - Best

Testing Process:
Our speaker evaluation process starts with a visual inspection of all drivers. We are looking for damaged or deteriorating woofer surrounds, dented tweeter domes, and cone damage. We also inspect the speaker connection points for loose or broken connectors.

After the initial visual inspection we connect the speakers to a reference amplifier with our preferred test tracks. With the speakers placed with proper distance we listen to each driver to make sure that they are producing the intended frequencies with no signs of distortion or rattle.

During listening tests with test tracks we check for proper stereo imaging and bass response at various listening levels. If there are any audible signs of issues, the speakers are taken to the bench where we perform a frequency sweep to isolate the issue so that it can be resolved by component repair or replacement.

Our subwoofer evaluation process starts with a visual inspection of all drivers. We are looking for damaged or deteriorating woofer surrounds, cone damage, or rubbing voice coils. We also inspect the input connections for damage.

After the initial visual inspection we connect the sub at our bench and perform a sine wave sweep from about 200 Hz down to around 10 Hz. During this sweep we are listening for excessive rattle or other signs of improper function.

If the sweep passes we then increase the input level to evaluate how the woofer performs at high output levels. If the woofer has built-in crossover adjustments or multiple connection options these features are tested at this time.

We complete the subwoofer evaluation by feeding the unit with an audio signal in conjunction with our house music system to see how it responds to low frequency content in real world conditions while paired with a full range system.