SGM 12 vs Spendor S8e
The S8e's sensitivity is 89 dB against the SGM 12's 91 dB and its low-frequency extension 44 Hz against 38 Hz. Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (2).
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LoudspeakersFloorstanding SpeakersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,200
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the SGM 12
The Tannoy SGM 12 Super Gold Monitor is a high-end 2-way floorstanding speaker inspired by the classic Tannoy Super Gold studio monitors. It employs a proprietary 12-inch Dual Concentric driver with a paper pulp cone woofer and a 1.3-inch aluminum/magnesium alloy dome tweeter, delivering exceptional phase coherence, wide dispersion, and a neutral soundstage suitable for extended listening. The front-ported cabinet uses high-density materials with extensive bracing for controlled bass performance and near-wall placement flexibility. Front-panel treble energy controls allow room acoustic compensation. Designed and manufactured in the UK, it offers dynamic, detailed sound across genres from orchestral to rock.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 91 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 38 Hz - 30 kHz
- Power Handling
- 125W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 20W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 250W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Type
- dual concentric
- Driver Size
- 12"
- Driver Count
- 2
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 1.2 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 447 × 863.3 × 308 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 29.4 kg (65 lbs)
- Available Colors
- walnut veneer
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 91 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 38-30000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions