Tannoy Westminster (1970s)
A massive floorstanding loudspeaker using Dual Concentric technology to bring professional sound to high-end homes
Overview
The Tannoy Westminster is a large 2-way floorstanding loudspeaker developed in the 1970s. It also came in variants like the Westminster Royal GR-OW and Westminster Royal Special Edition. Tannoy built it to bring its professional audio heritage into the home. It has a 15" Dual Concentric driver and a compound horn cabinet. Owners know it for effortless dynamics and room-filling sound, and regard it as a crowning achievement in the Tannoy lineup. It later evolved into high-end variants such as the Westminster Royal GR and Gold Reference models.
Specifications
| Exact product name | Tannoy Westminster Royal GR-OW |
| Manufacturer | Tannoy |
| Product type | Loudspeaker |
| Driver | 15" Dual Concentric |
| Enclosure type | Compound horn |
| Configuration | 2-Way |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB/Watt |
| Power Handling (Peak) | 700 Watts |
| Cabinet Volume | 530 L |
| Frequency Response | 18 Hz - 27 kHz |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1395 x 980 x 560 mm |
| Connectors | 5 x 4 mm 24 ct Tannoy customized binding posts |
| Cabinet Type | Compound horn |
| Crossover Frequency | 1250 Hz |
Design
The Westminster uses Tannoy's Dual Concentric technology. A tweeter sits at the center of the bass unit, which makes it a point-source speaker. The 15" driver has a paper-pulp cone with fibres added for structural reinforcement. The cabinet is a large compound horn, designed to improve low-frequency efficiency and output.
Market
The Westminster Royal GR-OW was priced at $85,900 when new, which fits a flagship model. Used examples have sold for around AUD $14,400. Some owners report connection issues, or damage to the woofer's foam surround during maintenance. Replacement surrounds are a known repair path.
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