Fido Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 Has anyone heard any of the offerings from Fyne Audio and compared them to Klipsch Heretige speakers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 I can compare similar technology with my Coherent GR12 Signature who uses coaxial drivers made by Radian. Other than Jubilee the only heritage model I have to compare is LaScala. With the Coherents I’ve realized how a “musical” speaker presents itself. The high quality Radian point source drivers, thin wall cabinets and excellent crossover components combine to make a very good listening speaker. I find they sound best with tubes but they ain’t shabby with First Watt amps either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanksjim1 Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 Interesting tidbit; Scottish based Fyne has Tannoy's former design chief. I personally enjoy both heritage and point source speakers (Goodman's which was later bought by Tannoy). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted July 13 Author Share Posted July 13 I’m going to go check the Fyne audio speakers out at upscale Audio and see if I like them. I found some PerlistenS7t s I loved but my wife hated the way they looked so she vetoed them even though she thought they sounded amazing compared to my Forte IVs. She likes the way the Fyne speakers look so I guess we will see. I like my Fortes but the Perlisten speakers sounded incredible in comparison. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 Which Fyne's are you looking at? I like the look of those Vintage 15s, and if they are designed from engineers from Tannoy, I bet they sound as good as they look. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted July 13 Author Share Posted July 13 I was thinking the Classic XIi size wise might be perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KT88 Posted July 13 Share Posted July 13 This is the Klipsch forum, perhaps the wrong place for other brands. But I would like to say one thing. Not only Paul Mills has left Tannoy but the whole management and technical team. I would never buy an expensive Tannoy Alnico again today. Behringer bought Tannoy maybe 10 years ago. Nobody knows exactly where the Prestige series is made today, they don't talk about it, some say in China. The Scottish Tannoy factory no longer exists and innovation and R&D have absolutely disappeared. I would only buy a Tannoy Prestige series used and preferably 15 years old to be sure. I haven't heard the Fyne speaker yet, but it's a nice story, all the founders of Fyne were over 60 years old in 2017 and left Tannoy altogether. They let make the cabinets in Poland which must not be bad. The prices are comparable (expensive) to the Tannoy Prestige series. So far you can believe a salesman...see the pic (Kevin from upscale). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted July 13 Author Share Posted July 13 I know they don’t like ever mentioning any speaker other than Klipsch on this Forum but my brother had klipshorns,sister had Forte1s, dad had Forte 1s and I had heresies and have forte 1s and Forte IVs I’m just curious about other speaker brands and sound. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YK Thom Posted July 14 Share Posted July 14 I have yet to hear a pair but they must obviously share many sonic characteristics of the top tier Tannoys. Like Klipsch, Tannoys are very fine speakers that have a multi-generational history. Would be nice to have the means to own both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted July 14 Author Share Posted July 14 (edited) 18 hours ago, YK Thom said: I have yet to hear a pair but they must obviously share many sonic characteristics of the top tier Tannoys. Like Klipsch, Tannoys are very fine speakers that have a multi-generational history. Would be nice to have the means to own both. I have the means as I was saving for the Perlisten speakers that my wife said no to. The Fyne speakers cost less than the perlistens. I will have to hear them and compare with my forte IVs but if they are not significantly better than the IVs I ll just stick with the Fortes. the Perlisten speakers were next level end game speakers that had centered lead singer, wide and very deep sound stage and great separation of vocals and instruments. They were much clearer than my IVs and mids and tweeter sounded breath taking while bass was almost as good as the Fortes. Of course they were much more expensive. Edited July 14 by Fido 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebse2a3 Posted July 14 Share Posted July 14 19 hours ago, Fido said: I have the means as I was saving for the Perlisten speakers that my wife said no to. The Fyne speakers cost less than the perlistens. I will have to hear them and compare with my forte IVs but if they are not significantly better than the IVs I ll just stick with the Fortes. the Perlisten speakers were next level end game speakers that had centered lead singer, wide and very deep sound stage and great separation of vocals and instruments. They were much clearer than my IVs and mids and tweeter sounded breath taking while bass was almost as good as the Fortes. Of course they were much more expensive. @Fido Was this comparison made in the same room with the same equipment..? The only reason I ask this is the room/setup is second to if not equal to the loudspeaker in importance in what we experience. Note: My comment isn’t about the Perlisten or Forte lV but instead a caution about making comparisons under different conditions regardless of loudspeaker brand or model. miketn🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted July 14 Author Share Posted July 14 19 hours ago, mikebse2a3 said: @Fido Was this comparison made in the same room with the same equipment..? The only reason I ask this is the room/setup is second to if not equal to the loudspeaker in importance in what we experience. Note: My comment isn’t about the Perlisten or Forte lV but instead a caution about making comparisons under different conditions regardless of loudspeaker brand or model. miketn🙂 Not same room or same equipment so not an apples to apples comparison. The Perlistens sounded more clear and accurate than any speakers I had ever heard anywhere.I love my Fortes but the Perlistens are over $20k and they seem to punch above their price point. Doesn't really matter as they are a no go for my wife who doesn't want them in our living room. I can always find somewhere else to spend my $$$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What-ouatte Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 Hi anyone compare them with mobile fidelity speakers 10? MFidelity are they worth it, look same design has fyne? regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted July 15 Share Posted July 15 It shouldn’t be taboo to mention other speaker choices in a forum dedicated to a single brand. If one is doing it the right way, they will cross shop other speakers and make the choice that is right for them. It very well might be klipsch heritage because they are so competitive in and above their price range. But it might be something totally different. I’ve chosen a different path for now, but that doesn’t mean I don’t love and respect klipsch. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What-ouatte Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 Hi, to me there's 2 sorts of speakers: Dual concentric/coaxial and Klipsch or Klipsch and dual concentric/coaxial driver. and i guess, we still allowed to freespeech! regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanksjim1 Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 1 hour ago, Zink_e said: Klipsch and dual concentric/coaxial driver Long live the original H (Heresy) SP 12 dual concentric 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted July 17 Share Posted July 17 To add to @mikebse2a3 s post .....are they level matched when comparing? Is it important? Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananas and Blow Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 I welcome comparisons to other speaker brands. Listening to other speakers and then Klipsch is what made me fall in love with the Klipsch sound. Fyne audio seem to be very well made speakers. Not cheap but they look fabulous. The real new Tannoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KT88 Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Yes, the new Tannoy. This one in the link is like my Canterbury 15 but neodymium and not alnico which does not mean worse or better but different. https://www.fyneaudio.com/product/vintage-fifteen/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananas and Blow Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 8 hours ago, KT88 said: Yes, the new Tannoy. This one in the link is like my Canterbury 15 but neodymium and not alnico which does not mean worse or better but different. https://www.fyneaudio.com/product/vintage-fifteen/ Spectacular looking speaker and piece of furniture. Not sure I'd like it as much as my Fortes but I'm sure it's a great speaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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