Tannoy Turnberry vs Fyne 502SP?


I was planning on picking up a pair of Tannoy Turnberry speakers in the near future, but remembered about Fyne audio. While I'd love to get some of the 700 series speakers, they are just a bit beyond my budget. However, I am curious how the 502SP would stack up vs the Turnberry. Does anyone have any insight? 

They are roughly the same price, with the Turnberry's being slightly more. 

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Speaking to some other owners of the NAT HPS, it seems like a common consensus is that it can lack some bass power but does have a really nice midrange and really fabulous detail, so a bit torn now.

I may end up saving a bit and looking for a demo set of Fyne 703s if I can track some down since I could likely get them for about the same as a pair of brand new Turnberries. The 703 is 94db sensitivity (not quite as good as the 704s, but still pretty good).

Recommended power into the 703s is 20-250w, so there's quite a bit to choose from. 

 

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I'm curious about the Turnberry. I've had some time with the Fyne's. Is there any more feedback on these, especially in the tweeter region? Seems like they both like a little more power. 

Coherent Audio in Canada always grabs my interest too. Any thoughts on Coherent, they're not easy to demo in New England.

@bjesien Bit of an old post now, but I ended up getting the Coherent 18s directly from Frank (can see them in my virtual system page).

I've been really liking them. I made a small tweak and adjusted the resistors in the crossovers to balance it out a little more for my room, but otherwise they've been great and have had them over a year now. They work well with my Aric audio 2A3 SET amp and 6SN7 preamp. They seem to perform best for me for Jazz and acoustic/live recordings. They have good bass extension but if you are a big bass head they might not be the right choice (or might need a sub). I find it plenty though, and is definitely enough to feel! While I didn't ever get to audition the Tannoy Kensingtons in home, hearing them in a demo room vs the Coherents at home I prefer the Coherents. Just me, though!

If you're ever able to go to the Montreal audio show whenever they have that, I believe Frank sets up there. It shouldn't be a huge trip from New England, I'd think!

Thanks @mmcgill829 I came pretty close to ordering the Coherents a few years ago. I typically don't shy away from buying and selling, but the design, concepts and materials tweaking made me hesitate. I also struggled to imagine deep tuneful bass with that cabinet, although the bracing is creative. 

Thanks for tip, I'd love to get to the Montreal show some time.