Product Overview & Specifications
The Tannoy Legacy Series Arden is a high-performance 2-way floorstanding loudspeaker designed for large listening rooms and studio monitoring environments. Based on Tannoy's iconic HPD 1974 pedigree technology, the Legacy Arden updates the classic cabinet design with modern high-density materials, advanced crossover components, and refined driver assembly while preserving the transparent soundstage and aesthetic of the original classic.
Handcrafted in Tannoy's UK and European workshops, the Arden houses a powerful 15-inch Dual Concentric point-source transducer capable of handling up to 600W peak power. The low-frequency section utilizes a fiber-enriched paper pulp cone with a twin-roll impregnated fabric surround, while the high-frequency section features a 1.3-inch aluminum-magnesium alloy dome compression driver. Complete with a triple front-ported enclosure, a 2-band high-frequency control panel, and Differential Materials Technology (DMT) internal bracing, the Arden combines studio-grade detail with effortless dynamics and deep bass extension down to 35 Hz.
KEY FEATURES & PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGIES
- 15" HPD-Derived Dual Concentric Driver: Aligns low- and high-frequency output on a single acoustic axis for point-source timing coherence, wide conical dispersion, and natural imaging.
- Aluminium-Magnesium Compression Driver: 33 mm (1.3") high-frequency driver with edge-wound voice coil delivers clean, extended high-frequency articulation up to 30 kHz.
- Paper Pulp Cone with Twin-Roll Surround: 380 mm (15") woofer cone with a 52 mm (2") edge-wound voice coil provides high sensitivity (93 dB) and fast transient bass response.
- Front-Mounted 2-Band HF Control Panel: Integrated energy control panel allows users to tailor high-frequency shelving (±3 dB) and roll-off slope (+2 dB to -6 dB/octave) to match room acoustics.
- Triple Distributed Front Porting: Front-ported cabinet layout reduces room boundary interactions while extending low-frequency impact and airflow.
- High-Density Cabinet with DMT Bracing: Constructed from 19 mm MDF with heavily damped plywood internal bracing utilizing Differential Materials Technology to eliminate panel resonance.
- 5-Point Gold-Plated Binding Posts: Customized 24ct gold-plated terminals support bi-wiring/bi-amping and include a fifth ground terminal to drain RF interference and improve midrange clarity.
- 8 mm Floor Coupling Spikes & Accessories: Includes heavy-duty adjustable floor spikes, carpet protectors, bi-wire bridging links, and Tannoy Prestige wood wax.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Category | 2-Way Floorstanding Heritage Loudspeaker |
| Series / Model | Tannoy Legacy Series – Arden |
| Driver Configuration | 15" (380 mm) HPD Dual Concentric Transducer |
| Low-Frequency Driver | 380 mm (15") Paper Pulp Cone with Twin-Roll Impregnated Fabric Surround (52 mm / 2" Edge-Wound Voice Coil) |
| High-Frequency Driver | 33 mm (1.3") Aluminium/Magnesium Alloy Dome Compression Driver with Edge-Wound Voice Coil |
| Frequency Response | 35 Hz – 30 kHz (±6 dB) |
| Sensitivity (1W @ 1m) | 93 dB |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Power Handling | 150 W Continuous | 600 W Peak |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 20 W – 300 W |
| Crossover Type & Frequency | Hard-Wired Passive Low-Loss (2nd-Order Low-Pass, 1st-Order High-Pass) @ 1.1 kHz |
| High-Frequency Adjustments | HF Energy: ±3 dB (1 kHz to 30 kHz) | HF Roll-Off Slope: +2 dB to -6 dB / octave (5 kHz to 30 kHz) |
| Enclosure Type | Triple Distributed Ported Cabinet |
| Cabinet Construction | 19 mm (3/4") MDF with Plywood Internal Bracing & Differential Materials Technology (DMT) |
| Terminals | 5 x 4 mm 24ct Gold-Plated Tannoy Binding Posts (Bi-Wireable + RF Ground Terminal) |
| Cabinet Finish | Walnut Veneer with High Acoustic Transparency Nylon Grille Cover |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 937 x 602 x 390 mm (36.9" x 23.7" x 15.4") |
| Net Weight | 40.1 kg (88.2 lbs) per speaker |
| Included Accessories | Bi-Wire Bridge Connectors, Prestige Wood Wax, Carpet Protectors, Adjustable Feet, Certificate of Authenticity |
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