Westminster Royal SE
The Westminster Royal SE, the crowning achievement of the Prestige range, combines hand built traditional compound horn loaded enclosure with the latest technological innovation in acoustical engineering.
The unique and exclusive Tannoy 15” (380mm) Dual Concentric™ drive unit incorporates an Alnico magnet system with an integral computer designed and manufactured reverse throat high frequency PepperPot WaveGuide™ for exceptional transient response and increased sensitivity. High frequency sound radiates from the centre of the low frequency unit through a carefully designed high frequency exponential horn. With the HF unit mounted behind and concentrically with the LF unit, low and high frequency sound radiation is generated on the same axis and is therefore fully integrated at source. A ‘hard edge’ cone surround and unique chassis earthing system deliver tight, fast and controlled bass with fluid and transparent midrange and high frequency performance of great purity.
The crossovers are hard-wired throughout with 99.9999% purity 6N copper Acrolink® cable; the routing of which has been painstakingly considered to ensure there is no degradation in sound quality. Similarly, the exceptionally high quality components, such as Hovland Musicaps®, ICW Musicaps, Vishay thick film non-inductive resistors and very low loss iron core inductors, have all been carefully arranged to avoid any coupling effects.
Incredible transparency in the mid band, exceptional dynamics, speed, focus, timbre accuracy, depth of field, and true inter-transient silence has been achieved; all of which provides an enhanced true-to-life vocal clarity and instrumentation.
A round five-point (bi-wire and ground point) terminal panel uses high quality WBT™ connectors to ensure easier connection of substantial loudspeaker cable whilst maintaining complete signal path integrity
The magnificent 530-litre cabinet with its complex horn loading system delivers greatly increased efficiency with a wave front area approaching that from real instruments. Effortlessly capable of resolving truly low frequencies and the reproduction of the dramatic dynamic range of musical instruments with stunning realism, this is a true Tannoy classic.
