After reading a recent post on Old Tannoys it got me thinking that I could put new surounds in a pair that I have tucked away downstairs. They are 15" diameter to the outside of the casings, the metal cases are gold in colour and the only other distinguishing marks on them are these "Monitor HPD Type HPD/385/8".

Hey everyone, ive been hanging around these forums for a while and i decided instead of trolling to find the answers i want. I would just ask !

Anyway's, right now i am in the process of purchasing a pair of studio monitors. I would like your thoughts and opinions on the following.

I have been offered an old pair of Tannoy Berkleys. The rubber has perished on the suspension as usual. It will cost me £350 (UK) to have them professionally reconed.
So, do I go down this road or spend money elsewhere, bearing in mind that they are not the gold drive units.
The guy is going to give them to me anyway for nothing, as he can't afford to fix them.

Thinking about investing in a pair of either but is it worth it?

We have 4 pair of tannoy reveal active monitors (foh, tv sound, and 2 audio editors). These are the only nearfields that I have any real experience with. It seems that they used to be a pretty big hit, but I haven't heard much about them as of late.
A lot of people seem to like the sound of the event tr8's and both pair are currently at the same pricepoint.

Hey everyone,

I've been looking to replace my TR8's and I can get distributor/rep pricing on Tannoy and KRK products.

I'm looking for an accurate monitor and was thinking either the V6 or V8. (I have a small room). Since I don't have any experience with Tannoy...do they have a really nice monitor?

Thanks!

Hey guys,

I have recently brought a set of tannoy precision 8 passive monitors and I'm looking for a decent amp for them, the only one I can find stocked in stores around me is the Behringer a500, I don't know personally but somehow I don't think this amp would do the speakers justice... am I right?

Can anyone recommend some good brands I should be looking at?

Ok I figured out my original question, but I have a new one, is there any huge advantage of having the actives?

I realise I could save a lot getting the passive versions and a nice amp... can anyone suggest why I would be better off with the actives?

I got a pair of these monitors that came with the studio I bought, but I don't use them that much. They're really not my kind of speakers. Anyway... I'm going to try to sell them but I have no idea about the price.

Are there anyone out there who has a clue?

Hawkon