Tannoy claims the use of Alnico (an iron/nickel alloy, with cobalt, aluminium and other rare metals) helps give the drive unit array a cleaner transient response and increased sensitivity. The Dual Concentric driver uses an Alnico magnet to provide the driving force for both the low- and high-frequency drivers. We don’t normally mention the magnet material used in a drive unit, but here we’ll make an exception. It fires through a ‘pepper pot’ grating into a stainless steel horn – an arrangement said to help sensitivity and control directivity. The tweeter – positioned in the heart of the mid/bass to help integration – is a 52mm aluminium/magnesium dome. It has a 25-cm paper pulp mid/bass cone with an impregnated twin roll fabric surround. The one used in the Kensington GR builds on decades of development. Details like this really boost the feel-good factor.ĭespite all the fancy woodwork, the heart of these speakers is Tannoy’s trademark Dual Concentric drive unit. Items such as the beautifully finished wooden box that houses the biwire links, spikes and the nicely produced manual help promote pride of ownership. The speakers' accessories are housed in this beautifully made matching box
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