The Tannoy System 600 ranks #96 out of 100 total Large Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.
#96 Tannoy System 600: $400 Discontinued
Pros: Impedance is well controlled, and the concentric dual-driver layout gives it consistent horizontal and vertical response relative to typical non-coaxial 2-ways of its era.
Cons: CEA2034 spinorama shows a large suck-out right at the crossover frequency where the two drivers fail to overlap properly, plus general peaking beforehand - the reviewer noted “no measurement seems to have been used to optimize this design.” Predicted in-room response is correspondingly poor. Amir ran out of time to perform a dedicated subjective listening test on this unit, but concluded from the data alone that it is “highly colored and really not something you want to put in your system.” Long discontinued; used-market only. Discontinued.
How it compares: Just above it: Dayton Audio MK602X - $251 cheaper, 1Hz higher bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Ascend CBM-170 SE - $16 cheaper, 7Hz higher bass extension (-3dB).
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | approx. 48Hz - low confidence, response never reaches a flat reference level (measured, Audio Science Review) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | approx. 73Hz - low confidence, response never reaches a flat reference level (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Dimensions | 8.7"H x 14.2"W x 11.4"D (220 x 360 x 290 mm) |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 6.5" Tannoy Dual Concentric driver (type 1678) |
| Frequency Response | 52Hz - 20kHz +/-3dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal |
| Power Handling | 50-150W recommended |
| Sensitivity | approx. 84dB (2.83V/1m, measured, Audio Science Review - low confidence, no flat reference plateau) |
| Weight | 20.9 lbs / 9.5 kg pair (cabinet) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, flared tubes |
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