The Tannoy Revolution XT 6 ranks #119 out of 134 total Large Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Tannoy
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#119 Tannoy Revolution XT 6: $1,100 per pair Discontinued eBay
Pros: Horizontal directivity is very good outside of a narrow glitch around 2.5kHz, meaning the coaxial design’s off-axis sound closely tracks on-axis within a +/-50 degree toe-in window. Vertical response is notably better than a typical non-coaxial 2-way thanks to the concentric driver, and the downward-firing, base-integrated port is a distinctive, functional piece of industrial design. Measured bass extension of 71.8Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 86.5dB.
Cons: CEA2034 spinorama shows significant on-axis dips and rising amplitude above 3kHz, and distortion measurements are the headline problem: 4-5% distortion at 96dB SPL in the most sensitive part of the audible band, far higher than the Revel M106 comparison unit at the same level. Careful multi-notch EQ improved things but never fully resolved it. The reviewer’s conclusion: “I can’t recommend the Tannoy XT 6”. The coaxial design’s distortion should have been addressed by the designer, not patched after the fact with EQ. Discontinued.
How it compares: Just above it: Triad In-Room Gold LCR - $5500 more, 2.4Hz higher bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Cerwin Vega LA165 - $834 cheaper, 0.3Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 46.8Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 71.8Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 15.8H x 8.7W x 11.9D in |
| Drivers | 6” dual-concentric multifiber-cone woofer with coaxial 1” PEI dome tweeter |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal |
| Power Handling | 25-120W recommended, 240W peak |
| Sensitivity | 86.5dB (2.83V/1m, measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.15 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.67 |
| Weight | 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, bottom-firing |
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