Tannoy Platinum F6 Floorstanding Speakers, Black/Dark Wood (Pair)

The Tannoy Platinum F6 is a 3-way floorstanding speaker that combines two 165mm paper composite diaphragms with a centrally seated 25mm silk dome in a slim bass reflex cabinet. This version wears a black front with dark wood decor on the sides – the variant for living rooms where technology isn't supposed to look like technology.

What distinguishes the F6 from the smaller B6 is quickly told: the foundation. The rest is family resemblance.

Why the Platinum F6?

The tweeter sits between the woofer and midrange driver. That's not a design gimmick, it smooths vertical dispersion exactly where it hurts – in the transition zone. Result: a wider sweet spot, even when not everyone sits dead centre on the sofa. Add to that two separately filtered 165mm drivers (350 Hz and 2.5 kHz), a braced cabinet and bi-wiring terminals. A surprisingly complete list for this price.

What you hear

Composure. The F6 doesn't have to strain to fill a room – it has reserves. The bass goes down to about 40 Hz, staying dry rather than bloated throughout. Voices and instruments stand clearly layered, and nothing collapses at higher levels. Anyone coming from bookshelf speakers notices the difference in the first thirty seconds.

Who is the Platinum F6 for?

For medium and large living spaces, for stereo and for the front of a home cinema. And for anyone who wants a full-fledged floorstanding speaker without the budget of a small car's down payment.

Honestly: anyone listening in under twenty square meters is mainly buying bass chaos with the F6. Better to go with the B6 plus a subwoofer then – sounds better and costs less. And the bass reflex port fires rearward: corners and wall alcoves are its enemies.

Our verdict

A floorstanding speaker that explains its class through music, not data sheets. Powerful, balanced, uncomplicated to match with amplifiers – and, in the black-with-dark-wood combination, visually pleasantly understated too. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil are happy to tell you in advance whether your room can handle it.

Technical Data

• Type: 3-way floorstanding speaker, bass reflex (rear port)
• Tweeter: 25 mm silk dome, neodymium magnet system
• Woofer and midrange: 1 × 165 mm paper composite diaphragm each
• Frequency response: 40 Hz – 20 kHz (-6 dB)
• Crossover frequencies: 350 Hz and 2.5 kHz
• Power handling: 75 W continuous / 300 W peak
• Recommended amplifier power: 20 – 150 W
• Efficiency: 87 dB (1 W / 1 m)
• Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
• Connection: 4 gold-plated terminals, bi-wiring possible
• Cabinet: MDF, internally braced, rubber feet for decoupling
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 300 × 1078 × 235 mm
• Weight: 17.1 kg each
• Color: Black with dark wood decor

Frequently Asked Questions

How deep does the Tannoy Platinum F6 play?

Down to about 40 Hz at -6 dB. That covers electric bass, kick drum and most of film sound. For the very lowest octaves in home cinema or electronic music, a subwoofer makes sense; for classic stereo music, the F6 is generally entirely sufficient.

Does the Platinum F6 need spikes or absorbers?

It comes with rubber feet that work well on hard flooring. On carpet, spikes help stabilize the cabinet. The effect is real, but no miracle cure – placement and wall distance bring noticeably more. We're happy to show you what matters first.

Does the Platinum F6 suit an AV receiver?

Yes. At 87 dB and 8 ohms, it's uncritical for AV receivers and works well as a front pair in a home cinema. If you're missing a matching center speaker, pair it with a sonically similar model – we'll help you choose.

Can the Platinum F6 stand close to the wall?

Better not. The bass reflex port sits at the back, and the closer the wall, the thicker and less precise the bass becomes. A hand's width of distance is the minimum; it doesn't belong in corners or alcoves at all. Angled slightly toward the listening position, the imaging also improves – both cost only a few minutes.

Why buy the Tannoy Platinum F6 from HD Zürisee?

Because we've been putting together systems in Wädenswil since 1997 that work in everyday life – not just on paper. Advice on room and placement, a matching choice of amplifier and cable, delivery and installation by our own technician.

Pairs well with

An amplifier with reserve from our amplifiers, good speaker cables and, if home cinema is added, a matching center speaker. All models from the brand: Tannoy.