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Hi WHF Team,

 Just really qick and simple question. While testing Tannoy Revolution Signature HC set-up which model did you test? I think you tested Series 4 set-up. Did you test series 6 as well. Is it as good as the smaller brother? The series 4 looks really really small compared for example to B&W 684 set-up and my room is quite big so would preffer Tannoys as I (and wife of course) love the design.

 Thanks for help.

Tannoy have just increased their prices, so take into account. At £2,500, and almost £3,200, there are plenty of alternatives. There's the ATC Concept 3 - not quite in the same league as the Tannoys for looks, but will walk all over them as far as accuracy is concened, you could even look at a B&W CM7 package rather than the 600 packages. There's the Monitor audio RX8 package, and if you want to go all out n movies, the MK 750 package. All will suit larger rooms.

All very different packages, it just depends on your priorities, and which amplifier you're using.

I recently auditioned the DC6T's and I agree they do look great ...but I would also recommend the B&W CM series instead, the CMC 2 is a fantastic sounding centre, I heard it with the CM9 fronts and was really impressed (I was offered 20% discount if bought with a RRP priced AV Receiver, but went for PMC instead)

how do the new Tannoy Revolution speakers compare with the old range ?

I have R3s and a RC - and I think they sound good - a bit dull sounding, and have been looking to possibly upgrade.

but the new Revolutions (from photos anyway - so could be misleading) don't look as well built as the old ones ?  how do they compare sound wise though ?

Hmm.... Can't see any replies from What HIFI team...... Hello... Please........ any comments..

I have found 3 links on your website and I am even more confused....While testing DC4's you mentioned that you did HomeCinema set up with DC6T + DC4. Is that ocrrect...? Is there big diference in going for DC6T + DC6 vs. DC6T+ DC4's?

Thanks.

Thanks to Stone28 for bumping this thread up...

Buckshar:

but the new Revolutions (from photos anyway - so could be misleading) don't look as well built as the old ones ?  how do they compare sound wise though ?

The Revolutions are built in China, don't know if this is new. The Revolution Signatures are still built in Coatbridge, Scotland, and are mighty sturdy...the Rev Sig DC4LCR in particular being built like a railway sleeper

I'm (almost) always here...

And AFAICS we've only tested the '4' series package – we haven't done the '6' system yet.

"The DC6T floorstanders scored a vigorous five stars in a past test and
later than that a 5.1 package featuring both the DC6Ts and these
standmounters achieved top marks in similarly exuberant fashion."

 That's what caused my question...... The text is from your test of Tannoy's DC4's....

So maybe there were two test: Full 4 series set-up and 6 series fronts/central + DC4 at the back.... Hmm....

he just doesn't always answer stone28

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he just doesn't always answer stone28

Hence the relatively small number of forum posts, obviously... 

There are at least a couple of Tannoy dealers who frequent this forum...perhaps they could add any sage advice of theirs?

Remember you can mix and match...Rev Sig DCT6s at the front, DC4s at the back. The sound will still be a good fit. The Rev Sig DC4s are punchy little things with bags of detail. Love them to bits. Or one bit really, they're also an absolutely solid chunk of wood.

I also didn't particularly like the Tannoy sub at the time, and some of their new ones out don't get such brilliant reviews as the rest of the speakers. For me, a lot was to do with it being down firing and me worrying about my downstairs neighbour. Whether it actually makes any difference if it's down or front firing is debatable, but I felt bad about it so looked for an alternative. You might want to look at a sub as a separate venture. There are a couple of Rev Sig owners here who use Sunfire or Velodyne subs. Mine is a Velodyne MicroVee