Tannoy CORNER (1955)

A classic Tannoy corner enclosure launched in 1955. It was designed for mono use in room corners, with a Dual Concentric™ driver and a compound horn-loaded enclosure.

Overview

The Tannoy Corner GRF is a loudspeaker system introduced in 1955 as a classic Tannoy corner enclosure. It was designed to sit in room corners, which helps bass and dispersion. It isn't a typical rectangular cabinet. It uses a specially designed horn and compound enclosure to coordinate low- and mid/high-frequency output. It was intended for mono playback rather than stereo setups. The driver is a Dual Concentric™, a hallmark of Tannoy's high-fidelity designs, and it gives coherent sound radiation.

Specifications

Product type	Loudspeaker system
Product type	Classical Tannoy corner enclosure
Production years	Launched in 1955
Frequency Response	30 Hz to 20,000 +/- 3dB
Dimensions (Tannoy Corner GRF 12")	Height: 4 ft 10.5 in (149 cm); Width at Walls: 3 ft 7 in (109.2 cm); Frontal Width: 29.25 in (74.3 cm)
Driver technology	Uses a Dual Concentric™ driver
Enclosure design	A specially designed horn / compound enclosure
Enclosure type	Floor bass reflex

Design

In the Tannoy Corner GRF, a Dual Concentric™ driver sits inside a specially designed horn and compound enclosure. This coordinates the low- and mid/high-frequency output. The cabinet works as a floor bass reflex system, optimized for corner placement.

Context

The Tannoy Corner GRF dates from the 1950s and was engineered to work best in room corners. It was designed for mono use, which was the dominant audio setup of its era. It belongs to Tannoy's GRF (Giant Ribbon Folded) lineage and was built for spatial efficiency in domestic rooms.

Market

The Tannoy Corner GRF is traded second-hand, with listings on platforms like eBay and Reverb. Collectors know it, and some companies offer cash for models such as the Tannoy Corner GRF and related variants like the Corner York.