KENSINGTON GR-OW
Way Floor-Standing 10" Dual Concentric HiFi Loudspeaker (Oiled Walnut)
Its bold cabinet of finest mahogany plywood is extensively braced to house TANNOY’s flagship 250 mm (10 inch) Gold Reference Dual Concentric driver. It’s high-efficiency compression driver with 50 mm (2 inch) heat-treated dome, Alnico motor system and new, stiffer cone materials create outstanding dynamics, spacious sound staging and exceptional musical articulation.
The flagship 250 mm (10 inch) Dual with its Alnico magnets, identified by its PepperPot Waveguide, is fitted with the latest TANNOY GR cone material, comprising a bespoke paper pulp infused with fibres to increase its rigidity. Combined with the new 50 mm (2 inch) aluminium-magnesium alloy cone, the Kensington GR Dual offers an expansive sound stage, extremely high power handling and class-leading musical communication. The Kensington GR is set to follow its predecessor models as being the bestselling Prestige loudspeaker for its outstanding performance, small footprint and elegant design.
Its bold cabinet of finest mahogany plywood is extensively braced to house TANNOY’s flagship 250 mm (10 inch) Gold Reference Dual Concentric driver. It’s high-efficiency compression driver with 50 mm (2 inch) heat-treated dome, Alnico motor system and new, stiffer cone materials create outstanding dynamics, spacious sound staging and exceptional musical articulation.
The flagship 250 mm (10 inch) Dual with its Alnico magnets, identified by its PepperPot Waveguide, is fitted with the latest TANNOY GR cone material, comprising a bespoke paper pulp infused with fibres to increase its rigidity. Combined with the new 50 mm (2 inch) aluminium-magnesium alloy cone, the Kensington GR Dual offers an expansive sound stage, extremely high power handling and class-leading musical communication. The Kensington GR is set to follow its predecessor models as being the bestselling Prestige loudspeaker for its outstanding performance, small footprint and elegant design.
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2 way floor-standing loudspeaker for large sized rooms
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Dual Concentric driver technology provides class-leading coherence and point-source imaging
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10" highly efficient driver with 93 dB/Watt sensitivity and 500 Watt peak power handling to deliver breath-taking dynamics and realism
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Classic Pepperpot Waveguide and Alnico motor system to deliver a sweet, natural and inherently coherent sound.
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Aluminium-magnesium alloy diaphragm and Mylar surround compression driver delivers exceptional clarity and articulation throughout the high frequency range
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Handcrafted oiled walnut veneered cabinet with walnut inlays provides a unique and timeless piece of furniture
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Specially treated crossovers featuring Tannoy customized capacitors, low loss laminated core inductors and thick film resistors delivering a more natural and cohesive sound
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Heavy duty 24 carat multi-layer gold plated Tannoy customized bi-wireable binding posts to improve signal transmission and integrity
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Fifth binding post provides grounding to reduce radio frequency interference and improves midrange clarity
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High density birch ply and particle board cabinet provides extreme rigidity to control low frequency performance
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Distributed Port system gives powerful and extended low frequency performance
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Extensive bracing incorporating DMT (Differential Materials Technology) to couple drivers to cabinets
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Precision machined gold anodised aluminium adjustment panel metal trim complements the aesthetic of the real wood cabinet
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Specially formulated Prestige wood wax provided to keep cabinet in pristine condition
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Tannoy - around 100 years of British sound heritage and innovation
Technical Specifications
System
Frequency response 1 29 Hz - 27 kHz (-6 dB)
Recommended amplifier power 20 - 250 W RMS
Power handling (IEC) 125 W continuous, 500 W peak
Nominal dispersion 90 degrees conical
Sensitivity 2 93 dB (1 W @ 1 m)
Impedance 8 Ω
Maximum SPL 2 114 dB continuous, 120 dB peak
Components
Low frequency dual concentric 250 mm (10") with paper pulp cone with twin roll impregnated
fabric surround, 52 mm (2") round wire voice coil
High frequency dual concentric 52 mm (2") aluminium/magnesium alloy dome with round wire
voice coil
Crossover
Frequency 1.1 kHz
Type Bi-wired, hard-wired passive, low loss. Time compensated.
2nd order low pass, 2nd order high pass
Adjustment ±3 dB over 1.1 kHz to 27 kHz shelving,
+2 dB to -6 dB per octave over 5 kHz to
27 kHz slope
Enclosure
Type Distributed port
Connectors 5 x 4 mm 24 ct Tannoy customized binding posts
Dimensions (HWD) 1100 x 406 x 338 mm (43.3 x 16.0 x 13.3")
Net weight 41 kg (90.2 lbs)
Construction 19 mm (3/4") MDF with plywood internal bracing, heavily damped
Finish Walnut veneer and high acoustic transparency nylon grill cover
Accessory pack (included)
Bi-wire bridge connectors
Prestige wood wax
Carpet protectors
Grille key
Metal feet
Welcome pack documentation