Canterbury 15 vs Stirling
The Stirling's sensitivity is 93 dB against the Canterbury 15's 96 dB and its high-frequency extension 25 kHz against 22 kHz. Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (2).
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LoudspeakersFloorstanding SpeakersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$6,999
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About the Canterbury 15
The Tannoy Canterbury 15, part of the Prestige series including Gold Reference (GR) variants, is a high-end 2-way floorstanding loudspeaker renowned for its Dual Concentric driver technology that delivers coherent point-source imaging and exceptional dynamics. It utilizes a 15-inch driver with Alnico magnet system, PepperPot WaveGuide, and advanced materials like fibre-enriched paper pulp cone and aluminium-magnesium alloy compression driver for superior clarity, articulation, and realism across the frequency spectrum. Housed in a handcrafted oiled walnut veneered cabinet with high-density birch ply and extensive bracing, it employs a Variable Distributed Port (VDPS) system for room-tunable bass. Bi-wired crossovers with premium components ensure natural sound cohesion. Various models exist from around 1990 to GR editions, praised for musicality, warmth, detail, and compatibility with a wide range of amplifiers from low-power tubes to high-output solids. It is no longer in active production by Tannoy.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 96 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 28 Hz - 22 kHz
- Power Handling
- 125W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 20W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 300W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Type
- Dual Concentric
- Driver Size
- 15"
- Driver Count
- 1
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 1.1 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 680 × 1100 × 480 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 63 kg (139 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Oiled walnut veneer with burr walnut inlays, Solid walnut mouldings
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 96 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 28-22000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions