Lot #3: RARE TANNOY Speakers T185 Dorset - Vintage 1970s

Very high quality speakers - kept in great working condition with original grills. 10" Dual Concentric Integrated Loudspeaker System. The Tannoy T185 Dorset is a vintage 2-way loudspeaker system featuring Dual Concentric driver technology, produced around 1976. Known for its high-quality sound, it is valued by collectors for its performance. 250mm Tannoy Auxiliary Bass Radiator. Specs: Type: 2 way, 2 driver loudspeaker system Frequency Response: 45Hz to 20 kHz Power Handling: 60W Recommended Amplifier: 70W (maximum) Crossover Frequency: 1500Hz- 3500 depending on 3 or 4 coil Impedance: 8 ohms (minimum 6 ohms) Sensitivity: 90dB @ 1 metre Full Range: 1 x dual concentric Bass Radiator: 1 x passive Enclosure: passive radiator Finish: American Walnut Dimensions: 670mmx350mmx268mm Positioning: Standmount Rarity: considered relatively rare vintage speakers, often described as a collector's item. While not impossible to find, they are vintage and not widely available on the general market. They appear occasionally on vintage audio marketplaces and in online enthusiast groups. last couple photos are ads for the speakers from the 70s. In the 1970s, Tannoy speakers were manufactured in two main locations as the company transitioned its operations: West Norwood, London (Early to Mid-1970s): Until 1976, manufacturing was based at their Canterbury Grove premises in West Norwood. Coatbridge, Scotland (From 1976): In 1976, Tannoy relocated its production operations to a new factory in Coatbridge, Scotland, which remained their manufacturing base for decades. Therefore, speakers produced in the first half of the 1970s (such as the early HPD series) were made in London, while those from 1976 onwards were made in Scotland. Dimensions: 350mm x 268mm x 670mm Pickup category timeslot {A}