Tannoy Canterbury is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Tannoy. It was released in 2013. It features a Tweeter and x " Woofer.
15-inch Dual Concentric High Compliance Type 3889 Enclosure Type: Variable Distributed Por.
The speaker has a frequency range of 28-22k Hz and a sensitivity of 96 dB. Tannoy Canterbury has an MSRP of 40000$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Tannoy Canterbury is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
(* 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.)
Frequency Response of the Tannoy Canterbury Speaker
Tannoy Canterbury has a Frequency response range of 28-22k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 28 Hz, Canterbury delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how Canterbury's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Tannoy Canterbury?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 30000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Tannoy Canterbury's 28Hz:
Crossover frequency of the Tannoy Canterbury?
The crossover frequency of the Canterbury is set to 1.1 kHz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Tannoy Canterbury's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
5.5 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
96 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Tannoy Canterbury is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
96dB of the Tannoy Canterbury is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Canterbury an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the Tannoy Canterbury will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Tannoy Canterbury plays in your room →
Minimum Impedance of the Tannoy Canterbury
Even though the nominal impedance of the Canterbury is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Tannoy is 5.5 ohms Tannoy Canterbury so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
What amplifier does the Tannoy Canterbury need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
1.9–60 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Canterbury features Binding post type connectors.
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Tannoy Canterbury External Dimensions and Weight
Tannoy Canterbury has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 43.3 x 26.77 x 18.89inch (1099.8 x 680.0 x 479.8mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Tannoy Canterbury is approximately 3262.5cm2 / 505.7inch2.
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WeightThe Tannoy Canterbury weighs 63.05kg / 138.7lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Canterbury's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $30000
Cabinet type and Materials
Tannoy Canterbury has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Does the Tannoy Canterbury come with a Grille?
Canterbury comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Tannoy Canterbury.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Tannoy Canterbury speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Tannoy Canterbury