Opinions on Tannoy Canterbury SE?


I've been running the Kensington SE (2 models down in size) for 3 years. An in-home audition of Yorkminster SE -- and a recent listening of my Kensingtons in a smaller room (19'x14') -- has revealed that my speakers are slightly undersized for my room. No doubt I can coax out satisfying bass response, but it took substantial tuberolling (and "gear" rolling), and that last bit of bass extension is clearly lacking in comparison to the Yorkminster (29Hz vs. 23). Also, it's a substantial audible jump from 93dB to 95/96. It's amazing what a difference that extra size makes -- and the Kensingtons aren't small to start with.

I would've bought the Yorkminster, but 1) I dislike their looks, and 2) their midrange seemed a touch dry and less "sweet" in comparison to the Kensington. I've very much attached to that midrange. This issue may perhaps have been mitigated with further burn-in, but in the end I decided to look towards the Canterbury SE as my only potential upgrade. I'm not considering anything else; it's Canterbury or nothing. Also, I won't be plunging into the world of dual subs; I like everything coming from 1 point source.

I figure those of you with notable listening time on the Canterbury SE might also have experience with other Tannoys. Would like to solicit your opinions of how they stack up to the others, especially those of the Prestige line. How "sweet" is their midrange? I like it sweet :) Would also like to hear whether their bass extension provides a noticeable improvement over the Kensington (on paper it's only 28Hz vs. 29). I won't be able to audition these before purchase.

Mike
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