@@frankfarago2825 Are you referring to magnetic shielding of speakers from the days when video monitors used CRT technology? With today's LED and LCD video technology this is not an issue.
Thanks for the independent review Band Recording - great production skills and really detailed insight, will share on our channels, hope you don't mind. Regards Tannoy
@edysixth Hi there , I do believe that these "Tannoy" ( Behringer... ) speakers have nothing to do with the REAL TANNOY's made in the UK , the ones that have the "Omega" symbol turned upside-down instead of a simple "O" ... Unfortunately, Tannoy is no longer british Tannoy... It's Behringer hidden under a big name... :( These new speakers doesn't even sound like their older brothers made in the '90 s... It's Behringer ... Truly sad what money can do... ! For example , AKG is no longer AKG, it's Samsung... Yuck ! Just like Tannoy, who is Behringer... Only the design is copied from real Tannoy's ... :(
@edysixth Yup, unfortunately... :( If you want to hear great , genuine british Tannoy monitor speakers, search the ones that have the Omega symbol turned upside-down on the "o" from the logo... ;) You'll hear the true Tannoy sound then, not Behringer...
Thank you for the review. I would like to mention 2 possible issues: Port noise(turbulance),overtone distortion in the frequency range. Port noise could come from the blocked port on the front. The frequency response has 300,500,1000,2000,... Dips,so this means if you have an instrument covering this frequency range can sound a bit different.
The best place for any speakers may not be 0.5m from the wall. Acoustics Insider's Bass Finder technique will teach you where to place your listening position (where bass is most even and controlled) and then the speakers are placed in relation to that monitoring position using his Phantom Speaker technique.
Nice videos man. I'm really curious about your display setup. I was trying portrait orientation as well, but it didn't work that well, now I realize that with three screens, that would be quite different then with two. I would really like to hear and see a video from you on that topic. 3:48 / 4:11 / 4:48
Thank you for watching. I am happy you appreciate the video! I must admit I changed my display setup back to two displays: one in panoramic mode for the DAW's arrange window and one in portrait mode for the mixer and plugins like the VU-meter and the spectrum analyzer.
Hi, thank you for this video, do you still like these ? Long story short I was looking for my first pair of monitors, and saw you still replied to comments. I've looked at a few alternatives only to find out that lots of monitors around or under 300 bucks a pair seemed to have little to no quality control (Hi Mackie and JBL), but didn't find a lot of feedback about the Tannoy Gold serie, should I pray a little that nothing goes wrong if I decide to purchase the Tannoy Gold 5 ?
Hey Vuri, thank you for your comment. I must say I still appreciate my Tannoy Gold 8 a lot. I would not recommend getting Mackie or JBL Monitors. I listened to them and they are not good enough even for semiprofessional music-production in my opinion. I would say get the Tannoy Gold 5 an try them out for yourself. And if you aren't satisfied you can still send them back. That's the thing with speakers: You have to try them in your own environment and your own music, before you can really tell if they work for you or not. It's always an exciting journey. I wish you all the best! :D
@@band_recording Thanks for your reply ! I'm glad to hear that, to be honest my goal isn't music production I was just looking for speakers with a nice sound definition, knowing that they indeed would be sitting close to a wall... So yeah Mackie and JBL wouldn't even have worked in this situation, plus they seem to die after a few months which is just a deal breaker. While I know Tannoys aren't supposed to be "fun" monitors I was still pretty impressed at how full they seemed to sound in a room. They seem to be what I'm looking for and I'm glad to hear yours didn't break down after 1 year... Might order a pair in a few days or weeks, if I do so I'll try to give a little update
I actually heard these up against Yamaha hs 8 and I would take the tannoys over them. There’s a TH-cam channel where they test all brands of monitors and do shoot outs with a/b comparisons and what the original track sounds like and these tannoy golds are special and at a special price. They sound great even the bass is all there even from what my ears can here. I just don’t know if I want the 8’s or the 6.5’s because of my room size. I have listened to so many monitors on that channel and it took over a year until I said these are the ones and they actually test some pretty high end models.
Hey, thx for your comment. I also listened to the Yamaha HS8 before buying the Tannoy GOLD8 and I didn't like how the Yamaha sound. Too unbalanced for my taste and the type of music I mix (Rock, Hard Rock, Metal). What music do you want to listen/mix with the Tannoy?
@@fein7068 Hey, thx for the comment. I didn't noticed any noise form my speakers. What type of noise are people complaining about: hiss, ruble, distortion? Let me know, so I can test more specifically and let you know what I hear. ;)
@@fein7068 Ok, so the speakers do have a very quiet sizzle even if the input volume control on the front panel is turned all the way down to -24dB. So if you are in an absolutely quiet and acoustically treated room (with no computer fan running) you will notice it.
Can you comment if you hear any compression above 12K that Andrei Piatra ask "On my 5'' Golds there's a metallic/distorting type of sound in the high frequency. It's like the tweeter is trying really hard to squeeze in information above 12k. Lowering the HF to -1db or -2db from the monitor doesn't seem to help. How is your experience on the 8's?" I would to know too. Thanks
Hey Kenneth, I did some testing focused on the 12kHz. I do not hear compression but it does sound metallic. Yet I believe that's the 12kHz sound. I didn't noticed any distortion. And I do hear an instant difference when turning down the HF-Trim to -1 or -2 dB.
@@band_recording Thank you so much for taking the time to test this out. I wonder what is causing this metallic sound? It is not cause by high volume, moving of the woofer or tweeter or the flat frequency. What a mystery to figure out. At least there is a solution.
Thx, I am happy you like the video! :D Before I was using the ESI nEar05 eXperience as my studio monitors. So for me the Tannoy Gold 8 are a big step towards professional mixing.
Hey, thank you for watching. Well the tweeter does collect some dust over time, no doubt. Yet it is not more than the surrounding environment. I do clean it once every few months with a dust brush.
I got a pair of tannoy 7 loving them lots. But is it me or do they have little gaps around where the woofer meets the concentric driver. I dont know if this is normal or that they been abused before i bought them. I seen pics online with various similarities but mine seem a little worse. You can only see it close up from far you dont notice it.
Hey thank you for the comment and sorry for my late response. Yes I think I know what you mean and my speakers have that too. Between the black woofer and the golden tweeter there is a tiny gap where I can see some thin silver ring around. And parts of it are irregularly covered with some black "glue" I guess But I never taught of it as an issue, more like an cosmetic manufacturing imperfection. :P I searched for some pictures online and thy all seam to have it. Just the official product pictures from Tannoy don't have that imperfection. Yet pictures are definitely edited so the look perfect and attract the buyers... But don't worry as long as they sound good, they are fine I believe! :D
Hey, thank you so much for your kind words! I am happy you like the review and my style of getting to the point. I was totally thinking of doing some mixing tutorials. Your comment just gave me a boost of motivation! Thank you BONNEMA music. Kind regards and have a lovely day. :D
I'm thinking about having these as a stereo setup where my TV is, mainly for music listening. What do you think about that? I'm not that demanding when it comes to sound.
As I mentioned in the video, I think these speakers are studio monitors designed to produce music or listen to it from a sound engineering point of view. So if you want to listen to your music for pleasure I believe there are "better" sounding speaker on the market. Yet I read some comments on the internet of people who use them just for music listening and they are satisfied with their sound. If you want to understand the difference betweet studio monitors and hi-fi speakers watch the video “Studio monitors VS. Audiophile speakers” by PS Audio: th-cam.com/video/JcbHJg5aFgQ/w-d-xo.html Hope this helps you making the right choice for you.
I wonder how te Gold are in comparison with Revelas. I have smallest Reveal, I like the sound a LOT a preffer good clear hights, which might fatique others, not me though. I would like to get bigger monitors and was looking on these Gold ones. Any comparison or experience?
Hey, thx for the comment. Unfortunately I have no comparison nor experience with the Revelas. I would say the Tannoy Gold have balanced hights, but you can use the High Frequency Trim on the front panel to boost them 1 - 2 dB. They do sound much brighter than in my opinion, so I prefer it keep it on 0. Hope that helps!
Which Reaveal do you have? My brother have had Tannoy Reveal 402. A year ago I bought the Tannoy Gold 7, and as he visited me he bought them as well. But there is huge difference in the woofer size - 4 inch to 6,5 inch which brings the Gold 7 to another league. But to the gold 7 I would suggest also a subwoofer (but that is also visilbe from freq. response chart).
Yes, absolutely. I have my Stage Piano hooked to them and it sounds great. You can simply use the Line Output of your Keyboard / Piano / Synth and plug it directly into the speakers using a TS cable. :D
@@band_recording thanks for that.. I've been using a powered pa speaker... But really wanted to setup at home neatly, without losing the performance bang.. Having never owned monitors, the whole boring, true sound, uncoloured spiel has scared me off buying.. 🙂
Hmmm... now that is a good one! Since I am a Rock, Metal, Hip-Hop listener and producer, I have no clue about Electronic music. XP But, if you could send me something to listen to, I would be glad to listen to it on the Tannoy and give you my feedback on how it sounds to me! :D
@@band_recording I always play "Grabbers Holders" by Tipper when testing a new pair of speakers, it has a very tight little 808 pluck throughout the song.
Hey thx for the comment and sorry my late response. It's a DIY desk made of parts from different origins. The telescopic legs and the top shelve are from IKEA. The table top I got from a local a second hand platform. The legs for the top shelve are actually kitchen legs which I got from the hardware store including a bunch of screws to put it all together.
Wow okay! I am about to buy Presonus Sceptre's which Iv heard are amazing (reviews and YT videos). Heard them or only these? I currently have Focal Alpha 50's but would like to buy a second pair. Would like to have a wider stereo image from the current setup, but I love the Focal sound, very accurate!
Hey thank you for watching and thank you for the comment. So the desk is a DIY consisting of parts from different origin. The (telescopic) legs of the desk as well as the top shelf are from Ikea, I got them basically for free over our local second hand platform. That's where I also got the table top wich I don't know exactly where it's from. It costed me about €50. The legs of the shelve are 10cm high kitchen legs, which I got from the local construction store. So the top shelf is just standing on top of the desk. For better overall stability I used metal brackets to screw the table top to the wall behind, this way it doesn't wobble. The (studio) monitors are heavy enough (14kg each!) to keep the top shelf in place. All in all I spend on this desk approximately €80 including all the screws. Hope that helps and inspires you to build your own studio desk. All the best! :D
@@band_recording Hey mate thank you so much for this detailed reply, appreciate the time you've taken to help me! I bought just yesterday a desk from Ikea as well. It's a gaming desk though so hmm I'm not sure if I can do the same DIY with it... I'll have to do some research! If it's possible to DIY with the gaming desk then I'll revisit your comment and try to replicate the construction method 😊 thanks mate have a great day
Hello, thank you for your video. Maybe a stupid question but is it possible to use the Tannoy 8 as Hifi speaker for living room (40m2) ? and eventually plug a TV ? Do i need a pre-ampli or other ? Thank you in advance.
Hey Nicolas, thank you for watching the video! It's not a stupid question at all. I would say definitely yes. Although these are no Hifi speakers, you absolutely can use them in your living room for listening to records and watching TV. That is how I use them as well. The speakers are active, so they do have their own amp built in. Yet I would recommend to use them with a pre-amp or audio-interface in order to drive them properly. All the best! :D
@@nicoschlosser I am currently using the TASCAM 208i with my TANNOY Gold 8 and I am pretty satisfied so far. The cool thing about this interface is that you can use it as a stand alone preamp and you don't have to turn on your computer every time you want to use it. But it really depends on your individual setup and what you want to use it with. Nowadays most interfaces and HiFi preamps are very decent and give a similarly good sound quality. So it really depends on what connectivity you need for your setup. Hope that helps! ;)
Fantastic looking speakers with a beautiful sound. I recently tried a pair of these and they sound fantastic (better than their price). The bass response is nice but you "hear" the bass more than you feel it. It's very pleasant to listen to, but different to a 12" woofer which shakes everything.
The thing with studio monitors is that they sound the best if you sit in the sweet spot between them, with the monitors pointing right at you. They should stand in an isosceles triangle with your listening position, then your listening experience will be very immersive. Since these are near field monitors, meaning they are developed for listening form a close range (when you are sting at a studio desk), the distance between the monitors and your ears should be about 1m. Listening form 2m or even 3m might loose the precision with which you are hearing the music. In this case Hi-Fi speakers are a better choice since they are designed for listening music in a living room from a bigger distance. Check out this video “Studio monitors VS. Audiophile speakers” by PS Audio: th-cam.com/video/JcbHJg5aFgQ/w-d-xo.html Hope this helps you making the right decision.
@@landgren9690 sure, I'm glad to help. Yeah the world of audio can be daunting at times, but after some research I'm sure you'll find the right stuff you need. If it is possible I recommend you go to a music store and listen to different speakers, so you can experience the difference between monitors and hi-fi speakers live for yourself.
Well I like to blast myself with music some times, the feeling you get is like bathing in music. Maybe 1m is (too) close, I will not argue on that, you are absolutely right. Yet I want it all! I had 5 inch speakers before and still have a pair in my other studio. But they do not give you the bass response that an 8 inch woofer has. So let me blast myself with that vibrant BASS one more time! :P
Might be a stupid question but... I own a pair of monitors which was sold by pair. I thus only have one power cable. Do the Gold series need 2 power cables if I order a pair? Which means I need 2 plugs?
Hey, thank you for watching. Yeah these monitors are quite big. But I must say I got used to their size within a week. The brand exists already since 1926! :)
@@band_recording yup, I didn’t know the brand but glad a found it (I play games I am not musically inclined unfortunately). I’ve always used headphones (dt 1990 pro) but I have an interface and thinking of getting a speaker, might go with the gold 5. Monitors should be fine for games right? (Might add a sub in the near future)
@@Cons2911 Yes the Tannoy Gold 5 will be absolutely enough for gaming or watching movies or listening to music. I am sure you will be a nice upgrade, especially since you own an interface already. Good luck with your setup! :)
@@band_recording yes that’s what I was thinking. I actually checked a few passive yesterday (b&w 607) but it’s more expensive and will require me to use my receiver. But, just realized that using a sub with monitor is a bit different , and I don’t think my sub has balanced in out though, need to check
Not many reviews for this monitor so this is much appreciated. The info you provide is spot on, just what is needed and not so much nonsense you see in on other channels, Great work!
Hey, thank you so much for your kind words. I am happy you appreciate my video and you like the style and content I provide. That gives me motivation to make more videos like this one. :D
I agree with your point of view on almost(*) everything. The fact that the tweeter is at the center of the midrange separates each instrument. For the price, I find them stunning. Ultra clean bass, no distortion even at high volume. Given the competition it could cost almost twice their prices * I will just put a small flat on the use of a subwoofer which is in my opinion not useful for "homestudio" use
Did you mention balanced and unbalanced 1/4" jack? In the manual it says balanced TRS. So can I connect from RCA to TS on 1/4" input? Thanks in advance.
Hey, thank you for your question. I just tried out a connection between my interface and the Tannoy Gold via an unbalanced 1/4" TS jack and it works just fine. So in your case an unbalanced connection via the RCA to 1/4" TS cable will work too. In the printed manual that came with the monitor it says, that both inputs (1/4" jack and XLR) can be used with balanced or unbalanced signals.
I've got the reveal 4, 5 and 8 inch monitors and they have a nice flat/dry sound which I love. Thinking of these for mixing, replacing my 502's. I use the 802 for piano. This is the only 'real world' review I've seen so thanks for posting it...At last, the volume is on the front but if only the power switch was too but I suppose a port and power transformer could not fit at the front!
I'd imagine it took as much, if not more time to design for the front panel controls on the monitor. I don't think a power switch needs to be soldered directly to the mains PCB or wired inline with the mains input; it can be a low voltage control signal, safe to wire to the control panel, and importanly- nice and quiet (electrically) ;) I would think they were faced with this option during the design phase, but maybe they introduced the standby function as a compromise
Hey which amp with a Bluetooth receiver would you suggest with these speakers? and would you recommend them for daily usage ( music movies ) etc or would you suggest another pair of speakers at the same price range?
Hey, I recommend getting an amp that has a balanced XLR or TRS output and high quality cables to connect the speakers. The Tannoy Gold 8 are absolutely working for me for daily use. Apart form listening to music I also use them for movies and games. ;)
Yes, you can connect one speaker using the AUX cable directly form your PC into the AUX Input of the speaker. Then connect the second speaker to the first one also using an AUX cable via the MONITOR LINK output of the first speaker into the AUX Input of the second speaker. Then you just need to set the SPEAKER POSITION switch to Left or Right accordingly to the speakers position. I tried this with my computer, but I was hearing quite some noise through this connection, which was caused by the AUX output of my PCs motherboard I believe, since these are usually cheap and low quality connectors.
Hey, sorry for my late response! I listened to the track and the speakers handle the bass well. It's dominant in the mix and if I crank up the volume I can feel it resonating in my chest. ;)
Hey friend, thank you so much for your kind comment! You just gave me a lot of motivation to push my TH-cam channel forward. Thank you and all the best to you! Cheers. :D
Yes, that is what these speakers are designed for. But keep in mind that these are studio monitors for critical listening from an soundengineering point of view, not hi-fi speakers for audiophile applications. Meaning if you want to judge a mix they are great, if you want to listen to music for pleasure they might sound a bit too “flat” due to the linear frequency response. Watch this video for more information on the different applications: “Studio monitors VS. Audiophile speakers” by PS Audio: th-cam.com/video/JcbHJg5aFgQ/w-d-xo.html
@@band_recording Alright, thank you. My current speakers are pretty flat too (studio-ish active ones), so these Tannoys might not be the way to go for me. Though I like precise and coherent sound...
@@Beos_Valrah It would be optimal if you could have a listen to them at a local music store before you buy them, but of course only if there is one that is providing them. You can also order them online, try them out at home and send them back if you are not satisfied. But keep in mind that they are big and heavy and bit inconvenient to transport in case you miss the delivery and have to pick them up form the post office, or if you want to send them back.
I got active Tannoy reveal 502 in my living room and they are absolutely amazing for home theater and music, no need to be an "audiophile" to enjoy them. they are loud and clean and spacious, just fun to listen to.
Hey, I didn't recognize any hiss noise with my Tannoy Gold 8. It might depend on the audio source and the type of audio connection you are using. I recommend using a proper audio interface or a mixer and high quality cables with balanced XLR or TRS connectors. All the best! :D
Thats probably the old monitors and like band recording said the cables could be a factor, just for reference Mike Dean uses tannoy 215`s and probably doesnt have a hissing problem. Its just the person.
I listened to the Yamaha HS8, HS7 and HS5 at the local music store before I bought the Tannoys and I personally wasn’t convinced by their sound. They seemed a bit unbalanced in my opinion. Unfortunately I didn’t here the Dynaudio mk2 so I can’t say anything about them.
@@band_recording Thank you for the video! What do you think is best only for listening music, Yamaha HS8 or Tannoy Gold 8? Or something else for this price?
@@Roman_Gorelov Thank you for the comment. For listening to music I would prefer the Tannoy Gold 8 over the Yamaha HS. I had a listen to the Yamaha HS8 in a local music store and I found their sound a bit blend. I am listening to music (for pleasure) on the Tannoys and they do a good job. But keep in mind that theses are studio monitors, not Hi-Fi speakers. I recommend you watch this video on the different applications: “Studio monitors VS. Audiophile speakers” by PS Audio: th-cam.com/video/JcbHJg5aFgQ/w-d-xo.html so you can make a better choice.
Hi, thank you for review. I have a question. In video you are adjusting one volume knob. Does it work for two speakers? Or each time you need to adjust two speaker’s volume knobs? Thanks.
Hey, thank you for your comment. I was adjusting just one to show how convenient it is, since the controls are on the front side of the speaker. Yet, you have to adjust the volume and/or HF trim on each speaker separably. :P
@@band_recording Thank you. Is it good for normal music listening? I like Tannoy speakers, I'm not music producer, I just want a good sound at my desk :)
@@DzoMarijaRemarkas Yes, in my opinion for music listening at the desk they work great. Just if you would like to listen in your living room at a greater distance the sound from these speakers might sound a bit too focused.
I really wanted these, then I heard those words ‘made in China’. I’ve had enough gifts from China this last year, got the t-shirt, still wearing the mask. Tannoy can keep these.
you have no acoustic treatment in your room. therefore your findings about sound and linearity of this monitor are completely meaningless. you don't have a linear listening enviroment to begin with. room nodes, flutter, windows etc can completely change how a monitor sounds.
thank you for the comment. I do have some treatment on the side walls and in the back, yet my room acoustic isn't optimal indeed. I am speaking from a subjective point of view, when listening to the monitors in my room, at the sweet spot only. I agree that the sound of monitors can only be judged objectively in a professional studio environment. Thank you for pointing that out! ;)
@@Luca84v If you are playing back music form a digital source the DAC will be usually happening inside the source device. So if you playback your music form a phone, a computer or an audio interface the Digital to Analog Conversion is happening inside the phone or the computer or the interface. So the signal at the outputs is already Analog. This analog signal travels via (analog) audio cables to your active studio monitors which then amplify it and play it back. I recommend using some kind of Audio Interface if you are planing to play your music back from the computer. But you can also connect them directly to an analog mixing console, then you don't need any DAC. Hope that makes sens. ;)
@@band_recording Hi, yes absolutely, i was just asking because they probably need a better dac then the one that is inside the laptop that's why i was asking...thanks
Hey, tanks for watching! I am happy you like the video. To answer your question I would say these speakers are absolutely fine for casual music listening. Yet if you are used to HiFi-speakers (which pleasantly color the sound), they might sound a bit falt in comparison. So I it depends on what you are usually listening to your music to. Hope that helps, all the best & stay safe! :D
Hey! Would you recommend these for mixing rock? I’m really considering these, but would love to hear what you think? Basically my situation is that I’m saving up for some really nice monitors, but in the meantime I’m trying to find a couple pairs in the mid level range that I can work professionally on. I just upgraded from my first pair , to Focals which sound pretty great but they are very hard to adjust to , so I’m looking for a second pair that’s higher quality than my first pair. I will still keep my first ones for awhile just to check on them here and there. But anyway, ya, just curious on if you think these would be a good call for mixing rock/ hard rock etc?
Hey, yeah I would recommend them for mixing rock music. I myself am mostly into rock, hard rock and heavy metal and I am very pleased with how these speakers perform when playing back that kind of music.
Thanks dude!! Appreciate the feedback! Just got mine yesterday, and so far I really like them. I obv need to do some mixes and take some time to really see how I get on with them , but they seem to be a great compliment to my Focals which are 6.5” woofers and super Hifi and bright. I spent all night listening to music on Tidal . They seem maybe a tad bit scooped in the low mids, but other than that they seem really nicely balanced, and I especially like how vocals sound on them.( very nice diction and clarity). I also find the separation very nice, and they have a nice depth to them as well! Hey are you on Instagram?
Thanks for the review. What's the use/benefit of the 'monitor link'. Does that make it so you can adjust the input volume on one monitor and have the other sync with it?
If you are using the 3.5mm stereo jack cable to feed the audio signal into one monitor, you need the link to feed the signal from that monitor into a second one. Then you adjust the which monitor is the left and the right one with the selector switch.
@@band_recording thinking about getting a pair or maybe the severn's are you really happy with them considering the price of them, they have a dual amplifier ab amplifier
@@johnsweda2999 Yes, considering the price these speakers are a lovely purchase. I can’t believe that Tannoy can make a monitor like this for just €233,-. In my opinion the price-performance ratio is fantastic!
@@johnsweda2999 Yeah, that is what I read from other users too, but keep in mind that these are studio monitors for critical listening from an soundengineering point of view, not hi-fi speakers for audiophile applications. Meaning if you want to judge a mix they are great, if you want to listen to music for pleasure they might sound a bit too “flat” due to the linear frequency response. Watch this video for more information on the different applications: “Studio monitors VS. Audiophile speakers” by PS Audio: th-cam.com/video/JcbHJg5aFgQ/w-d-xo.html But if a linear sounding speaker is what you want for your hi-fi system than they are perfect I believe! :D
Please help me figure it out. It is stated that 2 audio sources can be connected to the Gold series monitors simultaneously. Are we talking about simultaneous connection ONLY to balanced inputs? Or can XLR and AUX be connected at the same time? (for example, audio interface and vinyl player)
![[Eng Sub] Tannoy Gold 8 two-way active studio monitors](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/7h7FODNM6xw/mqdefault.jpg)
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Best looking monitor on this planet
Yeah they look great indeed. Thank you for the comment! :D
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Completely agree with everything he says, great review. Got a pair and they are fantastic. And for that price its a no brainer
Thx a lot for your comment. Have a lovely day!
@@frankfarago2825 Are you referring to magnetic shielding of speakers from the days when video monitors used CRT technology? With today's LED and LCD video technology this is not an issue.
Thanks for the independent review Band Recording - great production skills and really detailed insight, will share on our channels, hope you don't mind. Regards Tannoy
Sure, thx for sharing! :D
@@band_recording Thank you for allowing us to share - your studio looks great and we appreciate your honest evaluation. Best regards Tannoy
Does Tannoy have a distributor in the Philippines? I've searched but cant find.
Thanks..
@edysixth
Hi there ,
I do believe that these "Tannoy" ( Behringer... ) speakers have nothing to do with the REAL TANNOY's made in the UK , the ones that have the "Omega" symbol turned upside-down instead of a simple "O" ... Unfortunately, Tannoy is no longer british Tannoy... It's Behringer hidden under a big name... :(
These new speakers doesn't even sound like their older brothers made in the '90 s... It's Behringer ... Truly sad what money can do... ! For example , AKG is no longer AKG, it's Samsung... Yuck ! Just like Tannoy, who is Behringer... Only the design is copied from real Tannoy's ... :(
@edysixth
Yup, unfortunately... :( If you want to hear great , genuine british Tannoy monitor speakers, search the ones that have the Omega symbol turned upside-down on the "o" from the logo... ;) You'll hear the true Tannoy sound then, not Behringer...
That's a really good, useful and informative review. Thanks for posting it.
Thank you for the feedback! :)
Thank you for the review. I would like to mention 2 possible issues: Port noise(turbulance),overtone distortion in the frequency range. Port noise could come from the blocked port on the front. The frequency response has 300,500,1000,2000,... Dips,so this means if you have an instrument covering this frequency range can sound a bit different.
these a big issues in my mind lol
Nice review, thanks for taking the time to make this video. I want a pair of these now!
Hey, thank you very much for your comment. I am so happy to hear that you appreciate my video. Gives me the motivation to make more videos now! ;D
Lovely review. Keep up the good job.
Thank you for watching, I appreciate your kind comment. :D
Nice job!.Thanks for your thoughts! One question....Any idle hiss at any point with them?
Hey Ken, the monitors do have a very quiet hiss when fully turned up to 0. Yet it's only audible when siting right in front of them.
The best place for any speakers may not be 0.5m from the wall. Acoustics Insider's Bass Finder technique will teach you where to place your listening position (where bass is most even and controlled) and then the speakers are placed in relation to that monitoring position using his Phantom Speaker technique.
Nice videos man. I'm really curious about your display setup. I was trying portrait orientation as well, but it didn't work that well, now I realize that with three screens, that would be quite different then with two. I would really like to hear and see a video from you on that topic. 3:48 / 4:11 / 4:48
Thank you for watching. I am happy you appreciate the video! I must admit I changed my display setup back to two displays: one in panoramic mode for the DAW's arrange window and one in portrait mode for the mixer and plugins like the VU-meter and the spectrum analyzer.
Hi, thank you for this video, do you still like these ?
Long story short I was looking for my first pair of monitors, and saw you still replied to comments. I've looked at a few alternatives only to find out that lots of monitors around or under 300 bucks a pair seemed to have little to no quality control (Hi Mackie and JBL), but didn't find a lot of feedback about the Tannoy Gold serie, should I pray a little that nothing goes wrong if I decide to purchase the Tannoy Gold 5 ?
Hey Vuri, thank you for your comment. I must say I still appreciate my Tannoy Gold 8 a lot. I would not recommend getting Mackie or JBL Monitors. I listened to them and they are not good enough even for semiprofessional music-production in my opinion. I would say get the Tannoy Gold 5 an try them out for yourself. And if you aren't satisfied you can still send them back. That's the thing with speakers: You have to try them in your own environment and your own music, before you can really tell if they work for you or not. It's always an exciting journey. I wish you all the best! :D
@@band_recording Thanks for your reply ! I'm glad to hear that, to be honest my goal isn't music production I was just looking for speakers with a nice sound definition, knowing that they indeed would be sitting close to a wall... So yeah Mackie and JBL wouldn't even have worked in this situation, plus they seem to die after a few months which is just a deal breaker.
While I know Tannoys aren't supposed to be "fun" monitors I was still pretty impressed at how full they seemed to sound in a room. They seem to be what I'm looking for and I'm glad to hear yours didn't break down after 1 year... Might order a pair in a few days or weeks, if I do so I'll try to give a little update
I actually heard these up against Yamaha hs 8 and I would take the tannoys over them. There’s a TH-cam channel where they test all brands of monitors and do shoot outs with a/b comparisons and what the original track sounds like and these tannoy golds are special and at a special price. They sound great even the bass is all there even from what my ears can here. I just don’t know if I want the 8’s or the 6.5’s because of my room size. I have listened to so many monitors on that channel and it took over a year until I said these are the ones and they actually test some pretty high end models.
Hey, thx for your comment. I also listened to the Yamaha HS8 before buying the Tannoy GOLD8 and I didn't like how the Yamaha sound. Too unbalanced for my taste and the type of music I mix (Rock, Hard Rock, Metal). What music do you want to listen/mix with the Tannoy?
@@band_recording People complain about a lot of noise from these speakers, is this true? Or is the problem the leads?!
@@fein7068 Hey, thx for the comment. I didn't noticed any noise form my speakers. What type of noise are people complaining about: hiss, ruble, distortion? Let me know, so I can test more specifically and let you know what I hear. ;)
@@band_recording Sizzle from the amplifier.
@@fein7068 Ok, so the speakers do have a very quiet sizzle even if the input volume control on the front panel is turned all the way down to -24dB. So if you are in an absolutely quiet and acoustically treated room (with no computer fan running) you will notice it.
Awesome review!
Thank you, I'm happy you like it! :D
Can you comment if you hear any compression above 12K that Andrei Piatra ask "On my 5'' Golds there's a metallic/distorting type of sound in the high frequency. It's like the tweeter is trying really hard to squeeze in information above 12k. Lowering the HF to -1db or -2db from the monitor doesn't seem to help. How is your experience on the 8's?" I would to know too. Thanks
Hey Kenneth, I did some testing focused on the 12kHz. I do not hear compression but it does sound metallic. Yet I believe that's the 12kHz sound. I didn't noticed any distortion. And I do hear an instant difference when turning down the HF-Trim to -1 or -2 dB.
@@band_recording Thank you so much for taking the time to test this out. I wonder what is causing this metallic sound? It is not cause by high volume, moving of the woofer or tweeter or the flat frequency. What a mystery to figure out. At least there is a solution.
heard these versus the Kali LP8. They totally blev the Kalis out of the water..
In what way by hyping the sound or more accuracy?
@@aces3261 more clarity in the highs for me. Also the kali seem to have a boost between 1-2 I didn't care for.
Great vid. What monitors did you come from before the Tannoys?
Thx, I am happy you like the video! :D Before I was using the ESI nEar05 eXperience as my studio monitors. So for me the Tannoy Gold 8 are a big step towards professional mixing.
One question, is the tweeter a dust collector?
Hey, thank you for watching. Well the tweeter does collect some dust over time, no doubt. Yet it is not more than the surrounding environment. I do clean it once every few months with a dust brush.
nice setup, you should consider some acoustic panels
I got a pair of tannoy 7 loving them lots. But is it me or do they have little gaps around where the woofer meets the concentric driver. I dont know if this is normal or that they been abused before i bought them. I seen pics online with various similarities but mine seem a little worse. You can only see it close up from far you dont notice it.
Hey thank you for the comment and sorry for my late response. Yes I think I know what you mean and my speakers have that too. Between the black woofer and the golden tweeter there is a tiny gap where I can see some thin silver ring around. And parts of it are irregularly covered with some black "glue" I guess But I never taught of it as an issue, more like an cosmetic manufacturing imperfection. :P I searched for some pictures online and thy all seam to have it. Just the official product pictures from Tannoy don't have that imperfection. Yet pictures are definitely edited so the look perfect and attract the buyers... But don't worry as long as they sound good, they are fine I believe! :D
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Great review, definitely sold me on these speakers. I like how short and to the point this review is. Maybe some mixing tutorials in the future?
Hey, thank you so much for your kind words! I am happy you like the review and my style of getting to the point. I was totally thinking of doing some mixing tutorials. Your comment just gave me a boost of motivation! Thank you BONNEMA music. Kind regards and have a lovely day. :D
@@band_recording Yes please do! You are a natural at tutorials, hope to see more soon :)
I'm thinking about having these as a stereo setup where my TV is, mainly for music listening. What do you think about that? I'm not that demanding when it comes to sound.
As I mentioned in the video, I think these speakers are studio monitors designed to produce music or listen to it from a sound engineering point of view. So if you want to listen to your music for pleasure I believe there are "better" sounding speaker on the market. Yet I read some comments on the internet of people who use them just for music listening and they are satisfied with their sound. If you want to understand the difference betweet studio monitors and hi-fi speakers watch the video “Studio monitors VS. Audiophile speakers” by PS Audio: th-cam.com/video/JcbHJg5aFgQ/w-d-xo.html Hope this helps you making the right choice for you.
@@band_recording Oh I guess I overlooked that, sorry. But thanks for the answer anyway that helped alot! :D
I wonder how te Gold are in comparison with Revelas. I have smallest Reveal, I like the sound a LOT a preffer good clear hights, which might fatique others, not me though. I would like to get bigger monitors and was looking on these Gold ones. Any comparison or experience?
Hey, thx for the comment. Unfortunately I have no comparison nor experience with the Revelas. I would say the Tannoy Gold have balanced hights, but you can use the High Frequency Trim on the front panel to boost them 1 - 2 dB. They do sound much brighter than in my opinion, so I prefer it keep it on 0. Hope that helps!
Which Reaveal do you have? My brother have had Tannoy Reveal 402. A year ago I bought the Tannoy Gold 7, and as he visited me he bought them as well. But there is huge difference in the woofer size - 4 inch to 6,5 inch which brings the Gold 7 to another league. But to the gold 7 I would suggest also a subwoofer (but that is also visilbe from freq. response chart).
@@adambahno1583 hi, I have the smallest ones, so I think 4s? Not a fan of subwoofer myself tho. I appreciate highs more.
to bad this dont have subwoofer connector
Would you recommend these for connecting to a Keyboard, piano, Synth... Not just for recording but simply playing for enjoyment..performance..
Yes, absolutely. I have my Stage Piano hooked to them and it sounds great. You can simply use the Line Output of your Keyboard / Piano / Synth and plug it directly into the speakers using a TS cable. :D
@@band_recording thanks for that.. I've been using a powered pa speaker... But really wanted to setup at home neatly, without losing the performance bang..
Having never owned monitors, the whole boring, true sound, uncoloured spiel has scared me off buying.. 🙂
Thanks for the video! Now the question is... To produce Electronic music.. Yes or not?
Hmmm... now that is a good one! Since I am a Rock, Metal, Hip-Hop listener and producer, I have no clue about Electronic music. XP But, if you could send me something to listen to, I would be glad to listen to it on the Tannoy and give you my feedback on how it sounds to me! :D
@@band_recording I always play "Grabbers Holders" by Tipper when testing a new pair of speakers, it has a very tight little 808 pluck throughout the song.
What is the desk you're using here called?
Hey thx for the comment and sorry my late response. It's a DIY desk made of parts from different origins. The telescopic legs and the top shelve are from IKEA. The table top I got from a local a second hand platform. The legs for the top shelve are actually kitchen legs which I got from the hardware store including a bunch of screws to put it all together.
Wow okay! I am about to buy Presonus Sceptre's which Iv heard are amazing (reviews and YT videos). Heard them or only these? I currently have Focal Alpha 50's but would like to buy a second pair.
Would like to have a wider stereo image from the current setup, but I love the Focal sound, very accurate!
Hey mate what's the brand and model of the desk you have there?
Hey thank you for watching and thank you for the comment. So the desk is a DIY consisting of parts from different origin. The (telescopic) legs of the desk as well as the top shelf are from Ikea, I got them basically for free over our local second hand platform. That's where I also got the table top wich I don't know exactly where it's from. It costed me about €50. The legs of the shelve are 10cm high kitchen legs, which I got from the local construction store. So the top shelf is just standing on top of the desk. For better overall stability I used metal brackets to screw the table top to the wall behind, this way it doesn't wobble. The (studio) monitors are heavy enough (14kg each!) to keep the top shelf in place. All in all I spend on this desk approximately €80 including all the screws. Hope that helps and inspires you to build your own studio desk. All the best! :D
@@band_recording Hey mate thank you so much for this detailed reply, appreciate the time you've taken to help me! I bought just yesterday a desk from Ikea as well. It's a gaming desk though so hmm I'm not sure if I can do the same DIY with it... I'll have to do some research! If it's possible to DIY with the gaming desk then I'll revisit your comment and try to replicate the construction method 😊 thanks mate have a great day
Hello, thank you for your video. Maybe a stupid question but is it possible to use the Tannoy 8 as Hifi speaker for living room (40m2) ? and eventually plug a TV ? Do i need a pre-ampli or other ? Thank you in advance.
Hey Nicolas, thank you for watching the video! It's not a stupid question at all. I would say definitely yes. Although these are no Hifi speakers, you absolutely can use them in your living room for listening to records and watching TV. That is how I use them as well. The speakers are active, so they do have their own amp built in. Yet I would recommend to use them with a pre-amp or audio-interface in order to drive them properly. All the best! :D
@@band_recording Thank you very much for your answer. Do you have one or two recommendations for a pre-amp or audio-interface ? Thanks
@@nicoschlosser I am currently using the TASCAM 208i with my TANNOY Gold 8 and I am pretty satisfied so far. The cool thing about this interface is that you can use it as a stand alone preamp and you don't have to turn on your computer every time you want to use it. But it really depends on your individual setup and what you want to use it with. Nowadays most interfaces and HiFi preamps are very decent and give a similarly good sound quality. So it really depends on what connectivity you need for your setup. Hope that helps! ;)
@@band_recording Thanks a lot ! I will look at it.
nice review
thx!
Fantastic looking speakers with a beautiful sound. I recently tried a pair of these and they sound fantastic (better than their price).
The bass response is nice but you "hear" the bass more than you feel it. It's very pleasant to listen to, but different to a 12" woofer which shakes everything.
Thank you for the comment. Yeah I agree. I am very satisfied with the sound and the over all frequency response. And they truly look beautiful. :D
How is it playing Battlefield on three portrait displays?
I’ve tried it and it is pure madness! It is waaay to much! :P So when playing BF1 I am just using the middle one and I am turning it horizontally. ;)
Would they be good in a small livingroom? About 2-3 meters from the listener? Never owned studio monitors, only hifi speakers.
The thing with studio monitors is that they sound the best if you sit in the sweet spot between them, with the monitors pointing right at you. They should stand in an isosceles triangle with your listening position, then your listening experience will be very immersive. Since these are near field monitors, meaning they are developed for listening form a close range (when you are sting at a studio desk), the distance between the monitors and your ears should be about 1m. Listening form 2m or even 3m might loose the precision with which you are hearing the music. In this case Hi-Fi speakers are a better choice since they are designed for listening music in a living room from a bigger distance. Check out this video “Studio monitors VS. Audiophile speakers” by PS Audio: th-cam.com/video/JcbHJg5aFgQ/w-d-xo.html Hope this helps you making the right decision.
@@band_recording thanks man it really helps! Hate the world of audio at times.... SOOOO MANY OPTIONS!
@@landgren9690 sure, I'm glad to help. Yeah the world of audio can be daunting at times, but after some research I'm sure you'll find the right stuff you need. If it is possible I recommend you go to a music store and listen to different speakers, so you can experience the difference between monitors and hi-fi speakers live for yourself.
@@band_recording sadly we dont have alot of music stores where i live😂
Well I like to blast myself with music some times, the feeling you get is like bathing in music. Maybe 1m is (too) close, I will not argue on that, you are absolutely right. Yet I want it all! I had 5 inch speakers before and still have a pair in my other studio. But they do not give you the bass response that an 8 inch woofer has. So let me blast myself with that vibrant BASS one more time! :P
Might be a stupid question but... I own a pair of monitors which was sold by pair. I thus only have one power cable. Do the Gold series need 2 power cables if I order a pair? Which means I need 2 plugs?
Yes you will need two cables, but each of the Tannoy already comes with a power cable in the box.
Oh wow I thought this was smaller lol. First time hearing about this brand and model.
Wish it comes in white
Hey, thank you for watching. Yeah these monitors are quite big. But I must say I got used to their size within a week. The brand exists already since 1926! :)
@@band_recording yup, I didn’t know the brand but glad a found it (I play games I am not musically inclined unfortunately).
I’ve always used headphones (dt 1990 pro) but I have an interface and thinking of getting a speaker, might go with the gold 5.
Monitors should be fine for games right? (Might add a sub in the near future)
@@Cons2911 Yes the Tannoy Gold 5 will be absolutely enough for gaming or watching movies or listening to music. I am sure you will be a nice upgrade, especially since you own an interface already. Good luck with your setup! :)
@@band_recording yes that’s what I was thinking. I actually checked a few passive yesterday (b&w 607) but it’s more expensive and will require me to use my receiver.
But, just realized that using a sub with monitor is a bit different , and I don’t think my sub has balanced in out though, need to check
Not many reviews for this monitor so this is much appreciated.
The info you provide is spot on, just what is needed and not so much nonsense you see in on other channels,
Great work!
Hey, thank you so much for your kind words. I am happy you appreciate my video and you like the style and content I provide. That gives me motivation to make more videos like this one. :D
8" monitors as NEAR FIELD? No.
Yeah I know now too that 8" it's a bit crazy as near field, but I must admit I am loving it. So I guess its a YES! :D
I agree with your point of view on almost(*) everything.
The fact that the tweeter is at the center of the midrange separates each instrument. For the price, I find them stunning. Ultra clean bass, no distortion even at high volume.
Given the competition it could cost almost twice their prices
* I will just put a small flat on the use of a subwoofer which is in my opinion not useful for "homestudio" use
Did you mention balanced and unbalanced 1/4" jack? In the manual it says balanced TRS. So can I connect from RCA to TS on 1/4" input? Thanks in advance.
Hey, thank you for your question. I just tried out a connection between my interface and the Tannoy Gold via an unbalanced 1/4" TS jack and it works just fine. So in your case an unbalanced connection via the RCA to 1/4" TS cable will work too. In the printed manual that came with the monitor it says, that both inputs (1/4" jack and XLR) can be used with balanced or unbalanced signals.
@@band_recording That's great to hear! This will surely help me with my purchasing decision. Thanks for the reply.
I've got the reveal 4, 5 and 8 inch monitors and they have a nice flat/dry sound which I love. Thinking of these for mixing, replacing my 502's. I use the 802 for piano. This is the only 'real world' review I've seen so thanks for posting it...At last, the volume is on the front but if only the power switch was too but I suppose a port and power transformer could not fit at the front!
I'd imagine it took as much, if not more time to design for the front panel controls on the monitor. I don't think a power switch needs to be soldered directly to the mains PCB or wired inline with the mains input; it can be a low voltage control signal, safe to wire to the control panel, and importanly- nice and quiet (electrically) ;)
I would think they were faced with this option during the design phase, but maybe they introduced the standby function as a compromise
Do you have any DAC recommendation for them?
Hey which amp with a Bluetooth receiver would you suggest with these speakers?
and would you recommend them for daily usage ( music movies ) etc or would you suggest another pair of speakers at the same price range?
Hey, I recommend getting an amp that has a balanced XLR or TRS output and high quality cables to connect the speakers. The Tannoy Gold 8 are absolutely working for me for daily use. Apart form listening to music I also use them for movies and games. ;)
Can these be connected with regular left and right aux cabel into the motherboard of a PC?
Yes, you can connect one speaker using the AUX cable directly form your PC into the AUX Input of the speaker. Then connect the second speaker to the first one also using an AUX cable via the MONITOR LINK output of the first speaker into the AUX Input of the second speaker. Then you just need to set the SPEAKER POSITION switch to Left or Right accordingly to the speakers position. I tried this with my computer, but I was hearing quite some noise through this connection, which was caused by the AUX output of my PCs motherboard I believe, since these are usually cheap and low quality connectors.
Hey! I'm looking to buy these bad boys, can you play "Cian Finn - Too Dub" and tell me how they handle the bass on that one. Thanks in advance :D
Hey, sorry for my late response! I listened to the track and the speakers handle the bass well. It's dominant in the mix and if I crank up the volume I can feel it resonating in my chest. ;)
Hang on so the 1/4 Jack is not balanced?? Is it only the XLR socket at the back that is balanced?
Hey, thx for your comment. Both inputs are balanced: the 1/4 Jack as well as the XLR socket. ;)
Dude, you should have 1 million subscribers. Keep it at it. Cheers.
Hey friend, thank you so much for your kind comment! You just gave me a lot of motivation to push my TH-cam channel forward. Thank you and all the best to you! Cheers. :D
Nice review, would you say they're good for just listening to music in the nearfield? I want to get them for that purpose. Thanks :)
Yes, that is what these speakers are designed for. But keep in mind that these are studio monitors for critical listening from an soundengineering point of view, not hi-fi speakers for audiophile applications. Meaning if you want to judge a mix they are great, if you want to listen to music for pleasure they might sound a bit too “flat” due to the linear frequency response. Watch this video for more information on the different applications: “Studio monitors VS. Audiophile speakers” by PS Audio: th-cam.com/video/JcbHJg5aFgQ/w-d-xo.html
@@band_recording Alright, thank you. My current speakers are pretty flat too (studio-ish active ones), so these Tannoys might not be the way to go for me.
Though I like precise and coherent sound...
@@Beos_Valrah It would be optimal if you could have a listen to them at a local music store before you buy them, but of course only if there is one that is providing them. You can also order them online, try them out at home and send them back if you are not satisfied. But keep in mind that they are big and heavy and bit inconvenient to transport in case you miss the delivery and have to pick them up form the post office, or if you want to send them back.
@@band_recording Yeah, maybe I'll go with the smaller models.
I got active Tannoy reveal 502 in my living room and they are absolutely amazing for home theater and music, no need to be an "audiophile" to enjoy them. they are loud and clean and spacious, just fun to listen to.
Are there two speakers or one?
They are being sold per piece, so one.
thank you so much.
Is there a subwoofer out ?
what would be the model of the subwoofer that does not appear in the video ??
Since I don't use subwoofers I can't really give you any helpful answer to your question, sorry. All the best.
if both speakers are connected together, is only one speaker used to control both speaker volumes?
no, you still need to adjust the volume on each speaker separately. Then you can control the overall volume form your source.
I'm interested in Tannoy Gold 8, but I saw in some forums they have high hiss noise problem. Can someone confirm or deny that? Thxa
Hey, I didn't recognize any hiss noise with my Tannoy Gold 8. It might depend on the audio source and the type of audio connection you are using. I recommend using a proper audio interface or a mixer and high quality cables with balanced XLR or TRS connectors. All the best! :D
Thats probably the old monitors and like band recording said the cables could be a factor, just for reference Mike Dean uses tannoy 215`s and probably doesnt have a hissing problem. Its just the person.
What do you think between YAMAHA HS8 or Dynaudio mk2
I listened to the Yamaha HS8, HS7 and HS5 at the local music store before I bought the Tannoys and I personally wasn’t convinced by their sound. They seemed a bit unbalanced in my opinion. Unfortunately I didn’t here the Dynaudio mk2 so I can’t say anything about them.
@@band_recording thx for replying.
@@band_recording Thank you for the video!
What do you think is best only for listening music, Yamaha HS8 or Tannoy Gold 8? Or something else for this price?
@@Roman_Gorelov Thank you for the comment. For listening to music I would prefer the Tannoy Gold 8 over the Yamaha HS. I had a listen to the Yamaha HS8 in a local music store and I found their sound a bit blend. I am listening to music (for pleasure) on the Tannoys and they do a good job. But keep in mind that theses are studio monitors, not Hi-Fi speakers. I recommend you watch this video on the different applications: “Studio monitors VS. Audiophile speakers” by PS Audio: th-cam.com/video/JcbHJg5aFgQ/w-d-xo.html so you can make a better choice.
@@band_recording Thank you!
You didn’t hear Adam T5V-T7V-T8V?
Hi, thank you for review. I have a question. In video you are adjusting one volume knob. Does it work for two speakers? Or each time you need to adjust two speaker’s volume knobs? Thanks.
Hey, thank you for your comment. I was adjusting just one to show how convenient it is, since the controls are on the front side of the speaker. Yet, you have to adjust the volume and/or HF trim on each speaker separably. :P
@@band_recording Thank you. Is it good for normal music listening? I like Tannoy speakers, I'm not music producer, I just want a good sound at my desk :)
@@DzoMarijaRemarkas Yes, in my opinion for music listening at the desk they work great. Just if you would like to listen in your living room at a greater distance the sound from these speakers might sound a bit too focused.
Beautiful set up mate!
I really wanted these, then I heard those words ‘made in China’. I’ve had enough gifts from China this last year, got the t-shirt, still wearing the mask. Tannoy can keep these.
you have no acoustic treatment in your room. therefore your findings about sound and linearity of this monitor are completely meaningless. you don't have a linear listening enviroment to begin with. room nodes, flutter, windows etc can completely change how a monitor sounds.
thank you for the comment. I do have some treatment on the side walls and in the back, yet my room acoustic isn't optimal indeed. I am speaking from a subjective point of view, when listening to the monitors in my room, at the sweet spot only. I agree that the sound of monitors can only be judged objectively in a professional studio environment. Thank you for pointing that out! ;)
How are this compared to SVS 2.1 ?
No clue how they are compared to the SVS 2.1, since don't have them...
why do you say they are made in China???
"MADE IN CHINA" is written on the back side of the speaker, right next to the serial number. Check at minute 2:22 underneath the trash can symbol. ;)
@@band_recording that’s a good answer. I was such a fool to believe Tannoy still make speakers in UK. Cheers.
Does these Tannoy 5 need an amplifer? i would connect them to a Nad...
Hey, the Tannoy are active, meaning each speaker already has an amp built in. So you don't need an extra amplifier to power them. ;)
@@band_recording Hi, thanks for the reply, so they also don’t need a DAC?
@@Luca84v If you are playing back music form a digital source the DAC will be usually happening inside the source device. So if you playback your music form a phone, a computer or an audio interface the Digital to Analog Conversion is happening inside the phone or the computer or the interface. So the signal at the outputs is already Analog.
This analog signal travels via (analog) audio cables to your active studio monitors which then amplify it and play it back.
I recommend using some kind of Audio Interface if you are planing to play your music back from the computer.
But you can also connect them directly to an analog mixing console, then you don't need any DAC.
Hope that makes sens. ;)
@@band_recording Hi, yes absolutely, i was just asking because they probably need a better dac then the one that is inside the laptop that's why i was asking...thanks
@@Luca84v sure, I am happy I could help! :D
Where is this available in India 🇮🇳?
I am in Europe, so I don't know where you can get them in India... Ask Tannoy.
Thanks a lot for the nice review. Do you think those are also ideal for casual music listening?
Hey, tanks for watching! I am happy you like the video. To answer your question I would say these speakers are absolutely fine for casual music listening. Yet if you are used to HiFi-speakers (which pleasantly color the sound), they might sound a bit falt in comparison. So I it depends on what you are usually listening to your music to. Hope that helps, all the best & stay safe! :D
Great concise review thanks 👍
Thank you very much for you comment. I'm happy you like the review! :D
Your workstation looks amazing.
Thx, I'm happy you like it! :D
Are they good for Kemper?
Sorry, I don't know that since I don't own a Kemper.
Hey! Would you recommend these for mixing rock? I’m really considering these, but would love to hear what you think? Basically my situation is that I’m saving up for some really nice monitors, but in the meantime I’m trying to find a couple pairs in the mid level range that I can work professionally on. I just upgraded from my first pair , to Focals which sound pretty great but they are very hard to adjust to , so I’m looking for a second pair that’s higher quality than my first pair. I will still keep my first ones for awhile just to check on them here and there. But anyway, ya, just curious on if you think these would be a good call for mixing rock/ hard rock etc?
Hey, yeah I would recommend them for mixing rock music. I myself am mostly into rock, hard rock and heavy metal and I am very pleased with how these speakers perform when playing back that kind of music.
Thanks dude!! Appreciate the feedback! Just got mine yesterday, and so far I really like them. I obv need to do some mixes and take some time to really see how I get on with them , but they seem to be a great compliment to my Focals which are 6.5” woofers and super Hifi and bright. I spent all night listening to music on Tidal . They seem maybe a tad bit scooped in the low mids, but other than that they seem really nicely balanced, and I especially like how vocals sound on them.( very nice diction and clarity). I also find the separation very nice, and they have a nice depth to them as well! Hey are you on Instagram?
2:34 not jack, but TS (or TRS) ;)
Yeah, sorry don't know where I picked this "jack" up. But of course TS or TRS are the professional terms here. Thx for the comment! :D
Thanks for the review. What's the use/benefit of the 'monitor link'. Does that make it so you can adjust the input volume on one monitor and have the other sync with it?
I belive it is for the AUX jack, so you do not have to connect the source to both speakers, just use the monitor link.
If you are using the 3.5mm stereo jack cable to feed the audio signal into one monitor, you need the link to feed the signal from that monitor into a second one. Then you adjust the which monitor is the left and the right one with the selector switch.
Thanks!
You're welcome. :D
That with the Bass port is a myth. Because Bass response is spherical. It dousing really matter where the Bassport is.
Hey, thank you for the comment and sharing your insights with us! And good to know it's a myth. ;)
Yeah you didn't mention price!!
I got them from Thomann for €233,- per piece.
@@band_recording thinking about getting a pair or maybe the severn's are you really happy with them considering the price of them, they have a dual amplifier ab amplifier
@@johnsweda2999 Yes, considering the price these speakers are a lovely purchase. I can’t believe that Tannoy can make a monitor like this for just €233,-. In my opinion the price-performance ratio is fantastic!
@@band_recording what about using as hi-fi speakers they should work well
@@johnsweda2999 Yeah, that is what I read from other users too, but keep in mind that these are studio monitors for critical listening from an soundengineering point of view, not hi-fi speakers for audiophile applications. Meaning if you want to judge a mix they are great, if you want to listen to music for pleasure they might sound a bit too “flat” due to the linear frequency response. Watch this video for more information on the different applications: “Studio monitors VS. Audiophile speakers” by PS Audio: th-cam.com/video/JcbHJg5aFgQ/w-d-xo.html But if a linear sounding speaker is what you want for your hi-fi system than they are perfect I believe! :D
We want to hear them
Please help me figure it out. It is stated that 2 audio sources can be connected to the Gold series monitors simultaneously. Are we talking about simultaneous connection ONLY to balanced inputs? Or can XLR and AUX be connected at the same time? (for example, audio interface and vinyl player)
Hi m8, can control the volume of the speakers Tannoy Gold 8, with the left front knob?
Thanks so much,
Great review. NO BS. 👌
Bullshit about the bass port. Adam has Bassports in the back and they sound awesome
Thank you for sharing your insight with us.
Focal Alpha 50...
Tannoy speakers, made in China. I am glad my father didn't live to see the day :(.