In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers. Tannoy Canterbury is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the SourcePoint 10 is a Bookshelf speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Tannoy Canterbury and MoFi SourcePoint 10 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Tannoy Canterbury | MoFi SourcePoint 10 |
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| Brand | Tannoy
United Kingdom · founded 1926 | MoFi
United States · founded 2016 |
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| Design | 2-way | 2-way |
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| Tweeter | — | 1.25" wide roll soft dome |
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| Woofer | — | 10" Paper-pulp |
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| Frequency response | 28-22k Hz | 42-30k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 96 dB | 91dB |
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| Impedance | 8 ohms | 8 ohms |
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| Power range | — | 30-200 watts |
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| Weight | 63.05kg / 138.7lbs | 21.00kg / 46.2lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 43.3" x 26.77" x 18.89"
1099.8 x 680.0 x 479.8mm | 22.5" x 14.5" x 16.6"
572.0 x 368.0 x 422.0mm |
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What size room are the Tannoy Canterbury and MoFi SourcePoint 10 speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Tannoy Canterbury |
MoFi SourcePoint 10 |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Poor |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Average |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Good |
| Large Room |
Good |
Average |
| Very Large Room |
Average |
Poor |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
Both Canterbury and SourcePoint 10 are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Tannoy Canterbury |
MoFi SourcePoint 10 |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
-inch
|
1.25-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
x -inch
|
1 x 10-inch
|
Canterbury features a " Tweeter and x " Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1.1 kHz. On the other hand, the SourcePoint 10 features a 1.25" wide roll soft dome Tweeter and 1 x 10" Paper-pulp Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 1600 Hz.
Frequency Response
Canterbury has a frequency range of 28-22k Hz whereas SourcePoint 10 has a frequency range of 42-30k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 28Hz, the Canterbury can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the SourcePoint 10's min frequency of 42Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Canterbury and SourcePoint 10 have the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Canterbury sensitivity is rated at 96 dB and the SourcePoint 10's is at 91dB. This 5 dB difference makes the Tannoy Canterbury a more sensitive speaker compared to MoFi SourcePoint 10, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Canterbury features 5-Way post type posts and SourcePoint 10 has a 5-Way post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
MoFi SourcePoint 10's 5-Way post terminals
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Tannoy Canterbury's and MoFi SourcePoint 10's external dimensions. Tannoy Canterbury has external dimensions of 1099.8 x 680.0 x 479.8mm (43.3 x 26.77 x 18.89inch) whereas MoFi SourcePoint 10 has external dimensions of 572.0 x 368.0 x 422.0mm (22.5 x 14.5 x 16 inch).
Tannoy Canterbury is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 312mm wider, 527.8mm taller and 57.8mm deeper than MoFi SourcePoint 10.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
Tannoy Canterbury needs about 110% more floor or shelf area. Tannoy Canterbury is 58mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Tannoy Canterbury is 528mm taller.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Tannoy Canterbury is approximately 3262.5cm2 / 505.7inch2 and base area of the MoFi SourcePoint 10 is approximately 1552.0cm2 / 240.6inch2. The Canterbury requires 110% more surface area than the SourcePoint 10 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.