Tannoy Berkeley Vintage Speakers (Pair) – Original Monitor Gold – Excellent Condition
Tannoy Berkeley Vintage Speakers (Pair) – Original Monitor Gold – Excellent Condition Iconic British Dual Concentric Loudspeakers – Fully Original – Audiophile Grade ? Overview Offered here is a beautiful pair of original Tannoy Berkeley loudspeakers, featuring the legendary 12” Monitor Gold Dual Concentric drivers, housed in their original factory Berkeley cabinets. These are among the most desirable vintage Tannoy systems—delivering the classic British monitor sound with exceptional imaging, warmth, and musical realism. This pair is in excellent condition for their age, carefully maintained and presenting as a complete, original system—increasingly rare to find today. ? Condition • Cabinets in excellent vintage condition • Structurally solid • Clean veneer with minor age-appropriate wear • Drivers fully functional and performing as intended • Original Monitor Gold drivers (not replaced or modified) • Original Tannoy crossovers intact • Grilles included (if applicable – adjust if needed) • No signs of abuse or improper storage These speakers have been well cared for and respected, and it shows both visually and sonically. ? Key Specifications (Tannoy Berkeley – Monitor Gold 12”) • System Type: 2-way Dual Concentric loudspeaker • Driver: 12” Tannoy Monitor Gold (Dual Concentric) • Cabinet: Berkeley factory enclosure (front-loaded reflex design) • Impedance: Typically 8 or 15 ohms • Power Handling: Approx. 50–60 watts RMS • Sensitivity: ~93 dB / 1W / 1m • Frequency Response: ~30 Hz – 20 kHz • Crossover: Original Tannoy network (~1 kHz crossover point) • Magnet: Alnico • Cabinet Dimensions (approx): • Height: ~33” • Width: ~20” • Depth: ~12–13” • Weight: ~60–70 lbs each ? Sound Characteristics The Berkeley is known for delivering: • Holographic imaging from the Dual Concentric design • Rich, lifelike midrange—vocals and instruments sound real and present • Deep, controlled bass from the tuned cabinet • Smooth, extended highs with no fatigue • Effortless performance with tube amplification These are speakers you listen to for hours without fatigue—musical, natural, and engaging. ? Why the Berkeley Model The Berkeley sits in the sweet spot of the classic Tannoy lineup: • More refined and balanced than smaller cabinets • Easier to place than larger models like Arden or GRF • Perfect scale for most listening rooms • Highly collectible and increasingly hard to find in original condition ? Ideal Pairings • Quad II, Leak, McIntosh tube amplifiers • Low to moderate wattage systems • Vinyl / analog front ends • High-end DAC + tube preamp setups ? What Makes This Pair Special • Original factory cabinets + original drivers • No DIY modifications or mismatched components • Well-preserved example of a classic system • Ready to plug in and enjoy—or elevate further with sympathetic upgrades ? Shipping / Pickup • Local pickup strongly preferred due to size/weight • Can assist with secure palletized shipping if required • Professionally packed for safe transport ? Closing These are not just speakers—they are a piece of audio history. If you’ve been waiting for a clean, original pair of Tannoy Berkeleys, this is the one. Opportunities like this are becoming increasingly rare. Serious audiophile inquiries welcome.
