Tannoy Kensington is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Tannoy. It was released in 2013. It features a Tweeter and x " Woofer.
52 mm Aluminium/Magnesium Tweeter, 250 mm Paper Woofer.
The speaker has a frequency range of 29-27k Hz and a sensitivity of 93 dB. Tannoy Kensington has an MSRP of 24000$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Tannoy Kensington 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 | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
Frequency Response of the Tannoy Kensington Speaker
Tannoy Kensington has a Frequency response range of 29-27k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 29 Hz, Kensington 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 Kensington'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 Kensington?
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 Kensington's 29Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
Tannoy Kensington's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
93 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Tannoy Kensington is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
93dB of the Tannoy Kensington is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Kensington 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 Kensington will be a good choice. Work out how loud the Tannoy Kensington plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Tannoy Kensington need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
3.8–60 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Kensington features Binding post type connectors.
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Tannoy Kensington External Dimensions and Weight
Tannoy Kensington has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 43.3 x 15.9 x 13.3inch (1099.8 x 403.9 x 337.8mm ).
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 Kensington is approximately 1364.3cm2 / 211.5inch2.
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WeightThe Tannoy Kensington weighs 37.00kg / 81.4lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Kensington'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 Kensington 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 Kensington come with a Grille?
Kensington 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 Kensington.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Tannoy Kensington speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Tannoy Kensington