TANNOY KENSINGTON SE

Pre owned. In good condition. There are minor signs of wear on the top surface and side panels. Supplied without the original packaging.

The Tannoy Kensington represents a balance between tradition and innovation, combining the timeless appeal of classic design with modern acoustic technologies and high-level sound performance. This loudspeaker was developed to preserve the brand’s heritage while incorporating refined technical solutions, making it well suited to domestic interiors and rewarding to listen to. At the heart of its design is the renowned 10-inch Dual Concentric driver, featuring an Alnico magnet and Tannoy’s proprietary PepperPot™ waveguide, housed in a solid mahogany cabinet with extensive internal bracing and robust construction.

The Kensington’s sound is characterised by exceptional dynamics and a smooth, natural midrange that accurately reproduces tonal nuances. The sound image is precisely focused, with a wide and realistic soundstage that highlights the benefits of the concentric driver configuration. The bass is deep and well controlled, contributing to a coherent and engaging listening experience suited to both delicate acoustic music and energetic recordings.

Every component, as well as each cabinet, is assembled by hand using traditional methods. The attention to detail reflects Tannoy’s craftsmanship and longstanding commitment to high-quality sound. The result is a loudspeaker that not only reproduces music faithfully but also conveys the distinctive character and elegance of an era in which design was an integral part of the listening experience. The Kensington stands out as a successful reinterpretation of a Tannoy classic, combining refined aesthetics with an enveloping sound and a distinctive character.

Technical specifications

• Recommended amplifier power: 20–250 W
• Continuous power handling: 125 W RMS
• Sensitivity: 93 dB (2.83 V at 1 m)
• Nominal impedance: 8 Ω
• Frequency response: 29 Hz–27 kHz (-6 dB)
• Dual Concentric™ tweeter: 51 mm (2") aluminium-alloy dome, Alnico magnet and PepperPot™ waveguide
• Dual Concentric™ woofer: 250 mm (10") treated-paper cone, HE double-roll fabric surround and 52 mm (2") round-wire voice coil
• Dispersion: 90° conical
• Crossover frequency: 1.1 kHz
• Crossover type: Bi-wiring; hand-wired passive crossover; time-compensated, second-order low-loss section for low frequencies; second-order section for high frequencies
• Crossover adjustments: ±3 dB from 1 kHz to 22 kHz (shelving); from +2 dB to -6 dB per octave from 5 kHz to 22 kHz (slope)
• Cabinet type: Distributed-port bass reflex
• Internal volume: 105 litres
• Dimensions: 1100 × 406 × 338 mm
• Weight: 37 kg