Tannoy Platinum F6 Floorstanding Speakers, White/Light Wood (Pair)

The Tannoy Platinum F6 is a 3-way floorstanding speaker that unites two 165mm paper composite diaphragms and a centrally placed 25mm silk dome in a slim bass reflex cabinet. The light version with a white front and light wood decor is the friendliest of the three – designed for bright rooms where black towers would look out of place.

Floorstanding speakers have a questionable reputation when it comes to homeliness. The F6 in white is the counter-example: slim, bright, unobtrusive – and still a fully grown speaker.

Why the Platinum F6?

Because of the driver arrangement. The silk dome sits between the woofer and midrange driver, which evens out dispersion in the transition zone and audibly widens the sweet spot. The two 165s are filtered separately (350 Hz and 2.5 kHz) – one handles the midrange, the other works only down low. Sounds like a detail, but it's exactly what makes the difference between "a lot of bass" and "good bass".

What you hear

A large, calm soundstage with real foundation. The bass reaches down to about 40 Hz and stays controlled, the midrange is open, the treble stays friendly even after the third record. The F6 doesn't force itself on you sonically – it simply opens up big where others in this price class start to gasp.

Who is the Platinum F6 for?

For bright living spaces from about twenty square meters upward, for music as much as film, and for anyone looking for a floorstanding speaker that doesn't dominate the decor.

Plainly put: white speakers want looking after – dust and fingerprints show. And sonically: a room that's too small is the only way to make the F6 sound bad. Below twenty square meters, take the B6. That's not modesty, that's physics.

Our verdict

Anyone who wants a floorstanding speaker that takes music seriously and still fits the living room quickly ends up at the F6 at this price. It's not a connoisseur's tool for the last nuance – it's an honest, powerful musician. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we help you with placement and amplifier choice so it delivers what it's capable of.

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: White with light wood decor

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tannoy Platinum F6 too big for my living room?

It's 1.08 meters tall, but only 30 centimeters wide and 23.5 centimeters deep – visually slim, in other words. What matters isn't the footprint but the room volume: from about twenty square meters upward, it plays in a balanced way; below that, the bass quickly becomes too dominant.

Which amplifier suits the Platinum F6?

20 to 150 watts at 8 ohms is recommended. With 87 dB efficiency, the F6 is uncritical and already runs well on mid-range integrated amplifiers. In large rooms or at higher levels, extra power reserve pays off – we'll advise you on the right combination.

Is the Platinum F6 also available in black?

Yes, in three finishes: black, black with dark wood decor, and white with light wood decor. Technically and sonically, all are identical – the difference is purely visual. You'll find all variants in our Tannoy overview.

How far from the wall should the Platinum F6 stand?

Far enough that the rear bass reflex port can breathe freely – a hand's width is the minimum. Directly against the wall or in a corner, the bass becomes thick and the rest loses contour. Angling it slightly toward the listening position sharpens the imaging further, without costing a single franc.

Why buy the Tannoy Platinum F6 from HD Zürisee?

Because a floorstanding speaker is only as good as its placement – and because we'll tell you if it would be the wrong choice for your room. Personal advice, our own technician for delivery and installation, a point of contact for years.

Pairs well with

An integrated amplifier with some reserve from our amplifiers and matching speaker cables. Want to start more compact? Check out the speakers overview. Everything from the brand: Tannoy.