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Title: Tannoy Reveal Speakers
Post by: Chuck on March 30, 2005, 02:20:48 PM

Does anyone have any experience with these?
Either the active or non actives?

I need some monitors for my home studio.

Title: Re: Tannoy Reveal Speakers
Post by: bkirby on March 30, 2005, 03:03:33 PM

I have a pair of the actives that are hooked up to my DAW. They sound pretty good, but very lacking in low-end thump. I have not added a sub, but Tannoy makes a sub that apparentally matches well with the Reveals.
My monitors are still fairly new, I have liked them so far. The actives can get quite loud. Pay attention to the included directions as placement is critical! I had to rearrange my whole DAW desk to enable a decent spot for the monitors!
I have absolutely no complaints except lack of bass, and you will find this problem with nearly every monitor in this general prioce range! Everyone reccomends the cocentric Tannoys, but they are pricey! I have heard a pair in a local studio, and they sure sound sweet. I just don't need to spend that much on my home DAW!
Hope this helps!

Title: Re: Tannoy Reveal Speakers
Post by: BobW on March 30, 2005, 06:32:54 PM

I like what I've heard.  Agreed about the sub.
Look carefully at 250Hz and below when you master/mix with these.
There might be a tendency to pump the bass up.

Title: Re: Tannoy Reveal Speakers
Post by: ice8888 on March 31, 2005, 03:24:51 PM

i have the actives as well.  i really like them, and like the other posters, my only complaint is with the bass.

Title: Re: Tannoy Reveal Speakers
Post by: Chuck on March 31, 2005, 04:57:38 PM

I'm probably going to get the Reveals.
I'm now trying to decide whether to get the actives or not.
I use a Parasound amp now. I'm thinking the non powered speakers would be more versitile.

Title: Re: Tannoy Reveal Speakers
Post by: Chuck on April 04, 2005, 12:34:49 AM

I got the Tannoy Reveal (passive).
They should be here in a a couple days.

Title: Re: Tannoy Reveal Speakers
Post by: BobW on April 04, 2005, 08:39:50 PM

Quote from: Chuck on April 04, 2005, 12:34:49 AM

I got the Tannoy Reveal (passive).
They should be here in a a couple days.

+T and now it's time to think about placement and treatment of the soundspace.

Title: Re: Tannoy Reveal Speakers
Post by: Chuck on April 06, 2005, 05:28:43 PM

My Reveal's should be there when I get home today.  :)

I love getting new gear!

Does anyone have any experience with the Tannoy TS8, TS10 or TS12 subwoofers?

Title: Re: Tannoy Reveal Speakers
Post by: Tim on April 06, 2005, 06:23:32 PM

enjoy Chuck!

Title: Re: Tannoy Reveal Speakers
Post by: Chuck on April 09, 2005, 05:42:05 PM

Quote from: Tim on April 06, 2005, 06:23:32 PM

enjoy Chuck!

Yeah, I like these speakers.
Is there a generally agreed upon spacing for near field monitors?
I know about the equalateral triangle, but is there an optimum spacing?
Right now I've got them at 46" apart, from the middle of the speakers.

Title: Re: Tannoy Reveal Speakers
Post by: Tim on April 10, 2005, 03:03:04 AM

Chuck - you gotta get in touch next time you're up in D-Town... I want to hear some of your stuff on my system, Josh was here earlier and the 'hos sound nice 8)

Title: Re: Tannoy Reveal Speakers
Post by: Chuck on April 10, 2005, 10:12:33 AM

Quote from: Tim on April 10, 2005, 03:03:04 AM

Chuck - you gotta get in touch next time you're up in D-Town... I want to hear some of your stuff on my system, Josh was here earlier and the 'hos sound nice 8)

I'd like to do that.