{"product_id":"tannoysgm12","title":"Tannoy SGM 12 Floorstanding Speaker, Walnut (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tannoy SGM 12 is a 2-way floorstanding speaker from the Super Gold Monitor series with a 12-inch Dual Concentric driver and front-firing bass reflex ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the middle child of the SGM series – and for many, the point where it works best: big enough for real depth, compact enough for a normal living room. The walnut veneer and gold-anodised control panel aren't a coincidence, they're simply how Tannoy does things.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the SGM 12?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the 30 cm coaxial driver places tweeter and woofer on a single axis, turning it into a point source. That gives an image that still holds up even when you're not sitting exactly in the sweet spot – one of the most practical benefits of this design. The front ports also make it forgiving near walls, which counts for more in real living rooms than any line on a spec sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeutrality with substance. The SGM 12 doesn't flatter, it shows – and stays relaxed over long listening sessions because the tweeter is cleanly coupled through the horn. The controls on the front let you adapt treble energy and roll-off to your room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the SGM 12 for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor medium to large rooms, for listeners who value honesty, and for home studios. Plain talk: it's a monitor. If you want a speaker that flatters every recording, the Prestige series suits you better. And at 44.7 cm wide, it's no picture of slimness – make sure it fits your room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SGM 12 is a classic in modern dress: studio-monitor virtues, living-room looks, a driver with seven decades of development history behind it. Anyone who wants Tannoy coaxial without stepping into Prestige price territory very likely ends up here. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we'll check with you whether your room and amplifier play along.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: 2-way floorstanding speaker, dual Distributed Port (front-firing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriver: 12-inch (300 mm) Dual Concentric, paper pulp cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTweeter: 33 mm aluminium-magnesium alloy dome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 38 Hz – 30 kHz (±6 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 91 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\u003eCrossover frequency: 1.2 kHz, bi-wired, hard-wired passive crossover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: treble energy and treble roll-off on the front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnections: 5 × 4 mm 24-carat Tannoy binding posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabinet: 19 mm chipboard\/MDF with plywood internal bracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: walnut veneer, nylon grille cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 447 × 863.3 × 308 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 29.4 kg per speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: bi-wire jumpers, Tannoy wood wax, adjustable feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSGM 12 or Cheviot Legacy – what's the difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth use a 12-inch Dual Concentric and are similarly sized. The Cheviot is the classic, warmer HPD take, the SGM 12 the more sober monitor design. The difference is taste, not quality. A side-by-side comparison usually makes it clear fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich amplifier suits the Tannoy SGM 12?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e91 dB at 8 ohms is uncomplicated: 30 to 120 clean watts covers most rooms, and tubes with enough headroom work equally well. What matters is control in the bass, not the number on the spec sheet. We'll assess your setup honestly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big does the room need to be for the SGM 12?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom around 20 m² it plays relaxed, with 25 to 40 m² being ideal. It wants some listening distance so the coax can properly integrate. In smaller rooms, the SGM 10 on stands is the smarter choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the SGM 12 need spikes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt comes with adjustable feet so it stands firm even on uneven floors – which is enough in many cases. On thick carpet, a rigid coupling adds more definition in the bass. We'll take a look at your floor and recommend accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Tannoy SGM 12 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause a monitor is only as good as the chain in front of it – and we know from daily practice which amplifiers bring the Dual Concentric to life. Add to that delivery, on-site placement, and your own technician in Wädenswil. Call us or write to us on WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePower: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. Sources: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streamer\"\u003eStreamers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cd-player\"\u003eCD Players\u003c\/a\u003e. Connection: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecherkabel\"\u003eSpeaker Cables\u003c\/a\u003e. All models: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tannoy\"\u003eTannoy Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tannoy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989568057680,"sku":null,"price":7699.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/tannoy-sgm-12-standlautsprecher-frontansicht.png?v=1786723909","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/tannoysgm12","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}