Tannoy GRF Corner
A rear-loaded folded horn speaker enclosure designed for corner placement, featuring a 15" dual concentric driver.
Overview
The Tannoy GRF Corner is a speaker enclosure made by Tannoy, a company founded in 1926 by Guy R. Fountain. Designed to sit in the corner of a room, it uses a rear-loaded folded horn acoustical design to enhance bass response and efficiency. It was part of Tannoy's High Fidelity Domestic range and built around the iconic 15" dual concentric driver, known for its coherent point-source sound reproduction. One known example was manufactured in 1969, and the model was introduced in the 1950s.
Specifications
| Driver | Incorporating the 15' Dual Concentric Unit |
| Design | with an elaborate Interior system of sound source expansion |
| Dimensions (with feet) | 980 × 625 × 445 мм (46 × 40 × 26½") |
Design
The GRF Corner uses a folded horn cabinet design, specifically configured as a rear-loaded horn enclosure. It is constructed to maximize acoustic output in a domestic environment by utilizing room corners. The system centers on the 15" dual concentric driver, which integrates the tweeter and woofer into a single point source for improved phase coherence.
Context
Designed for corner placement, the GRF Corner was engineered to take advantage of room acoustics for enhanced bass performance. It belongs to Tannoy's High Fidelity Domestic series and represents an important part of audio history, particularly in the development of high-efficiency horn-loaded loudspeakers for home use.
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