{"product_id":"tannoystirlingllllzspecialedition","title":"Tannoy Stirling III LZ SE Floorstanding Speaker, Walnut (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tannoy Stirling III LZ Special Edition is a 2-way floorstanding speaker with a 10-inch Dual Concentric driver, Alnico motor, and PepperPot waveguide – a reinterpretation of the 1967 III LZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a homage, not a copy: the cabinet follows the original's proportions, but uses high-density materials that simply didn't exist in the sixties. The result is a speaker that looks like the past and plays like today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Stirling III LZ Special Edition?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the Alnico motor, combined with the PepperPot tweeter horn, produces a fine dynamic quality that the simpler ferrite variants lack. Transients start more cleanly, decay is shorter, the midrange feels freer. The Speaker Shack awarded it the Editor's Choice Award in their 2024 review – and placed it, sonically, in their personal top tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA soundscape that sounds like an instrument, not a reproduction. An upright bass reveals finger movement on the strings, a piano reveals touch, a trumpet reveals breath. The front-firing reflex ports also allow near-wall or corner placement without the bass walling in the soundstage – a solid advantage in real apartments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Stirling III LZ SE for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor medium-sized rooms, for jazz, classical, blues, rock – and for anyone who wants a speaker that also works as a piece of furniture. Plain talk: it's a special edition, not a bargain. If you want the same basic character for less, you'll find it in the Stirling GR. The Alnico motor costs money, and whether it's worth it to you is your call, not ours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Stirling III LZ Special Edition is one of the few retro speakers where the retro isn't an excuse for missing technology. It sounds free, colourful, and surprisingly modern – and it does so in a format that fits your living room. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we'll give you an honest positioning between the Stirling GR and the Turnberry GR.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: 2-way floorstanding speaker, Distributed Port (front-firing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriver: 10-inch (250 mm) Dual Concentric with Alnico motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTweeter: 52 mm aluminium-magnesium dome with Mylar surround, PepperPot waveguide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 29 Hz – 27 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: 125 W continuous \/ 500 W peak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended amplifier power: 20 – 250 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: 2-band energy control on the front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnections: 5 × 4 mm 24-carat Tannoy binding posts, fifth post for grounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabinet: high-density wood composites, heavily braced and damped, DMT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: oiled walnut veneer, gold-anodised aluminium control panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 397 × 855 × 368 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 33.2 kg per speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: bi-wire jumpers, Prestige wood wax, 8 spikes, 8 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference from the Tannoy Stirling GR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSame cabinet size, different driver: the Special Edition gets the Alnico motor with PepperPot waveguide, the Stirling GR works with ferrite and a Tulip waveguide. The result is more fine dynamics and a freer midrange – for a noticeable premium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan the Stirling III LZ SE be placed in a corner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, that's one of its strengths. The reflex ports sit at the front, so it tolerates near-wall and corner placement noticeably better than classic bass reflex speakers. A bit of fine-tuning on the treble control brings out the rest – we'll do that with you on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich amplifier suits the Stirling III LZ SE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e93 dB at 8 ohms is uncomplicated: 20 to 100 clean watts is enough, and tubes with sufficient control fit excellently. The Alnico driver rewards good electronics immediately. Tell us your setup, we'll tell you honestly whether it works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Stirling III LZ SE a pure collector's speaker?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The looks and name are a homage, the technology is current: new cone materials, cryogenically treated components, modern cabinet construction. It's built to be listened to, not displayed – even though it does that well too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Tannoy Stirling III LZ SE at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause we'll tell you honestly when the premium over the Stirling GR is worth it and when it isn't. Plus advice on room and amplifier, delivery, on-site installation, and your own technician in Wädenswil. Call us, write to us, or use WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePower: \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. 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