Advantages: AWESOME sound quailty out of all proportion for the price (see review), decent build quality and finish,
Disadvantages: Not so great for loud thumping Bass, but you can't have everything! Hulking them back home 15 miles.

...of purchasing there sadly. Then I visited SuperFi, literally two minutes walk away. I browsed around, two models catching my eye-the Tannoys and a close equivalent by KEF. I outlined my requirements to Chris and was pointed in the direction of the Tannoys. Now I'd only brought £200 with me but I'd gone in on the first day of the sale-and these had been reduced form £400. Now my attention was grabbed... Chris set the Speakers up and played an MP3 copy of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' by Queen through them. This was the extreme opposite to what I wanted them for (the MP3 format rather than Queen), but I noticed a good treble and midrange response and felt the bass was adequate at least for my needs. On furthur enquiry, I discovered they were SACD compatible, had a two year guarantee and SuperFi had a boxed set available. So I hagggled asking... Read review

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Advantages: Very clear, very crisp
Disadvantages: slight lack of bottom end! Tho I wouldnt frett.

...Finally ! After 2 years i've got my small home studio together. Why so long? laziness and a sheer huge ammount of university work to do, that's why. Im Welsh but you could forgive me for being Scottish by my meaness when it comes to forking out for equipment (only joking, no offence to any Scottish, just mirroring an urban myth of being tight with the cash heh.) The Tannoy Reveal Actives come in at around £359. Believe me I've been to every single site to find the cheapest price and they all more or less (+-10%) fizzle off at that price. I was told about these monitors a while ago and that if I wanted to use them for dance music that I should think twice! Whoever that was, they got it wrong. These babys boom loud let me tell you. I was amazed by the clarity of the sound. They handled the roughest, most dirty basslines I could... Read review

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Advantages: Deep bass, weighty sound. Relatively cheap.
Disadvantages: Actually discontinued (seek out newer mx3s), treble and detail can sound a little less exciting compared to other speakers.

...As I said, I don't know what the mx3s are like, but I expect them to sound similar, but with an improved (tweaked) sound. Unfortunately, these speakers aren't bi-wireable so an upgrade involves new speakers. Perhaps Tannoy's Revolution R2s or R3s would be the way to go - I haven't heard these myself, but they have received good reviews and are more aimed at hi-fi than home cinema. If you use these in a home cinema set up, Tannoy also make rear, centre and subwoofer speakers in the Mercury range, so get yourself a surround sound (5.1) amp/receiver and a DVD player, widescreen TV... etc..... Read review

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Advantages: Great price Vs performance, compact, good sound.
Disadvantages: Very minor "boxiness" in mid range.

..., probably a bit of a hump at around 800Hz, if my gut feel is anything to go by (that and 22 years in the industry)...... The Tannoy MxC is a small, compact 3 way speaker unit, with two main drivers and a central tweeter. My model has a light Maple wood finish, but it comes in other colour schemes to suit your furnishings. The speaker is intended to sit either on top of your TV, or, in my case, underneath it. It is a good idea to have the TV sit on top of the speaker if possible, as this will anchor the speaker cabinet solidly in place so the cones can move freely against the cabinet, and not cause any phase errors or other distorions. Its the same priciple as spike mounting the main speakers onto the floor (see my EVO3 review for more info). The two main drivers are 130mm diameter placed either side of the single centre placed tweeter... Read review

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Advantages: Sensual fragrance, wonderful scent
Disadvantages: none

...Sensi Eau de Parfum by Giorgio Armani I love perfume. I like trying new fragrances especially at the duty free at airports or at big stores. I timidly start with a very short spray on the inner part of my wrist. I wait for a few minutes until I feel the real fragrance with no alcohol residue that could confuse my sense of smell. That is how experts tell you to try perfume because the scent changes from the moment you apply it on your skin to the moment when it is completely dry. Then you feel the “heart of a fragrance” also called middle notes or how you will feel the perfume on your skin. Finally there are base notes that determine how long a fragrance will last. After a few minutes I know if I like the perfume I’m trying. When I felt Sensi on my skin I couldn’t keep my nose apart from my wrist. It was a sensual... Read review

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Advantages: Smells sophisticated and subtle.
Disadvantages: The price.

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Advantages: complex elusive fragrance
Disadvantages: none

...I started using this perfume some four years ago. But in the last year I've been testing and wearing many others that got me distracted from it. Last week a draft in the bedroom brought a hint of the fragrance to my nose. Now my addiction is back with a vengeance. So I may as well share this really special fragrance while I'm at it. Sensi was released by Giorgio Armani in the spring of 2003. It is described as vibrant and sensual. This perfect balance is achieved by initial sparkling notes, followed by soft and warm notes. To my perception the scent is consistently exotic, even oriental, but without ever being heavy. The fresh top notes are also spicy, the later sweet/woody ones are soft and stay close to the skin. If it makes any sense, exotic places have a warm climate in one's mind. That's why I like wearing complex and warm... Read review

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Advantages: Sweet, velvety fragrance
Disadvantages: None

...Sensi came to me as a present and has been one of my favourite perfumes since. This fragrance was created by Albert Morillas for Giorgio Armani in 2002. Its motto “I feel therefore I am” describes a real woman - full of sensuality, energy, passion, and vulnerable emotions hidden behind self-confidence, coolness and equanimity. It’s mysterious and full of wisdom. A true modern classic. The perfume comes in a creamy gold box with a protective layer inside it. A beautiful crystal bottle that resembles a petal contains a wonderful amber-coloured perfume. The first notes are sparkling and fresh smells of lime and acacia, full of sunshine, velvety depth and warmth. The heart of the perfume is jasmine and the last but yet unforgettable accord is a powdery mixture of palisander wood, sweet vanilla and mimosa. I think, Sensi... Read review

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Advantages: Compact size and astounding looks with excellent quality
Disadvantages: None, unless the envy of friends counts!

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Advantages: Small,unobtrusive satellite speakers.
Disadvantages: Not as good as larger speakers.

...I brought my set of tannoys 15 months ago and, at the time,they cost £300.Now,with a little searching around,they can be obtained for under £200. What you get in the box is five satellite speakers(two front,two rear and a centre speaker) plus a seperate powered subwoofer. You also get wall mounted supports for the two front and two rear speakers and all the speaker cables(i changed the cables to 79 stand q.e.d. speaker cable to improve the sound). Setting up the system is relatively easy:you just need an electric drill for the the wall mounted stands and once fitted,you just connect the cables to your home cinema amp. Easy!! Once you have connected everything,it is time to try out the system. My first reaction and i am sure yours will be the same was one of complete disbelief!! The sound quality for such small speakers... Read review

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