{"product_id":"tannoyarden","title":"Tannoy Arden Legacy Floorstanding Speaker, Walnut (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tannoy Arden Legacy is a 2-way floorstanding speaker that combines a 15-inch Dual Concentric driver in a classic walnut cabinet, handmade in Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the reissue of the HPD monitors from the seventies – and not a nostalgic showpiece, but a speaker that carries that old idea consistently through to today's materials. Tweeter and woofer sit on one axis, the sound comes from a single point. You hear that immediately, and it's hard to forget once you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Arden Legacy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause a 38 cm coaxial driver can do something three small woofers in a slim column can't: play effortlessly. 93 dB sensitivity means only a few good watts are needed – valve amps included. The large diaphragm moves air without straining, and it's exactly that composure that makes the difference at low volume in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehifitest.de summed up the Legacy trio in a way where it was specifically the Arden's 15-inch coax that made the reviewer reconsider his years-long scepticism about this driver design. That's a compliment you rarely see stated so openly in this industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA soundstage that doesn't stick between the speakers but stands in the room. Voices gain body, brass gains punch, and a double bass sounds like wood instead of just a tone. Via the control panel on the front, you adjust treble energy and roll-off – two knurled screws that let you adapt the speaker to your room, instead of the other way round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Arden Legacy suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor large rooms, and for anyone who'd rather experience music than analyse it. Bottom line: if your listening distance is less than about 3.5 metres, you're not doing yourself any favours – the Arden builds its soundstage so large that sitting too close feels like an oversized pair of headphones. The Cheviot is the more honest choice there. And if you're after slim columns for a minimalist living room: honestly, you already know this isn't it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Arden isn't a speaker you buy because the datasheet wins the argument. You buy it because it has a way of playing that barely exists anywhere else anymore – big, relaxed, physical. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil check with you beforehand whether your room can carry it. If it can, this turns into a very long relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: 2-way floorstanding speaker, bass reflex (distributed port, front-firing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriver: 15-inch (380 mm) Dual Concentric, HPD design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTweeter: aluminium-magnesium dome in a Tulip waveguide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 35 Hz – 30 kHz (±6 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 93 dB (1 W \/ 1 m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpedance: 8 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower handling: 150 W continuous \/ 600 W peak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended amplifier power: 20 – 300 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: 2-band energy control (treble energy, roll-off) on the front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminals: 24-carat gold-plated bi-wiring terminals, fifth pole for grounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabinet: high-density material with DMT bracing, walnut veneer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 602 × 910 × 362 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 41 kg per speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScope of delivery: bi-wire jumpers, floor spikes, Tannoy wood wax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich amplifier suits the Tannoy Arden Legacy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 93 dB sensitivity, the Arden is undemanding: just 20 to 30 clean watts are enough to make it sing, valve amps included. More important than raw power is tonal quality and control in the bass. Tell us what you have or are planning, and we'll assess the combination honestly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow large does the room need to be for the Arden Legacy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a rule of thumb, from around 30 m² and at least 3.5 metres of listening distance. The Arden paints sound events on a very large scale – too close to the ear, that tips into unnatural territory. In smaller rooms we'd rather recommend the Cheviot or Eaton than sell you the bigger box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much distance from the wall does the Arden Legacy need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bass reflex ports sit at the front, so it's more forgiving near a wall than many floorstanders. Still, with 30 to 50 cm of distance you get noticeably more soundstage depth. We'll work out the sweet spot for your room together with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat do the controls on the front do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey adjust treble energy and roll-off in fine steps. In lively rooms you dial energy down, in heavily damped ones you add it back in. This isn't a tone control in the hi-fi sense, but room adaptation – and a surprisingly effective one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Tannoy Arden Legacy at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause a speaker this size, without a room check, is a gamble. We look at your situation, work out placement and amplifier match, deliver and install on site, and our technician Mauri stays your contact afterwards. Call us, write to us, or get in touch via WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right amplifier among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eintegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, the source among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/streamer\"\u003estreamers\u003c\/a\u003e. For the connection, it's worth a look at our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/lautsprecherkabel\"\u003espeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e. You'll find every model from the brand in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tannoy\"\u003eTannoy collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tannoy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989567861072,"sku":"000-DEN00-00010","price":8799.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/tannoy-arden-legacy-standlautsprecher-frontansicht.png?v=1786722598","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en-ch\/products\/tannoyarden","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}