Small Royd speakers

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Originally posted by xav:
Hi!
I'm looking for a small pair of Royds to use as rears with my RR1s. I've so far found some Envoys Ex-dem and some 2nd hand A7 mk2s. Has anybody got any thoughts on either of these?
Ta
Xav

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The Envoy is far better than the A7! If it's only for surrounds, though, then I wouldn't worry too much if the price difference is crucial to you. There's also the A7X, Merlins and Squires to consider, if you can find them on the used market.

My home theatre has Royd Squires in front, with the fantastic Royd AV77 center. My surrounds, though, are measly Celestion 120's that I picked up for about $100US. They aren't the greatest speakers in the world, but their bass extension is quite good, they've got a smooth frequency response, and they're fairly efficient (making them an easy load for my Sony receiver).

When the relative volumes of the channels are set properly, the overall presentation is very impressive (especially when there's a big explosion on screen, drawing your attention away from the sound).

Ultimately, don't sweat it. With home theatre, the visuals are most important. Make sure you have a good TV/projector along with a passable audio system, and you'll be happy with the results.

-=> Mike Hanson <=-

Many thanks for replies!
I didn't realise there was an A7X as well as an A7. Sounds like the A7 could be quite old - I phoned Royd (who were extremely friendly and helpful) and she said the A7 was one of the first speakers they ever made.
I think I'll keep an eye on ebay for a couple of weeks and see if anything turns up.

what phone number do you have for Royd ?

I couldn't find one.........

01952 290700 - says so on the back of the speakers!

What does the AV77 look like Mike? I think I have one. Does it have 2 Minstrelesk drivers with a tweeter in the centre.

Jay

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Originally posted by Jay:
What does the AV77 look like Mike? I think I have one. Does it have 2 Minstrelesk drivers with a tweeter in the centre.

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Yes, although I believe those drivers are the same as the ones in the Doublet. The AV77 is by far the best speaker in my home theatre setup, and that's a good thing, since most of the sound comes from there.

-=> Mike Hanson <=-

Has there ever been any BIG Royds?

JohanR

Thank's Per!

JohanR

I have recently acquired a pair of Royd Sapphire II. Does anyone have information on these small bookshelf speakers - approx. when were they manufactured, and where do they belong in the Royd hierachi?

Best,
Thom

Per

Weren't there Abbots as well? I thought they were quite large?

Mike

Indeed I have an AV77 as well and it is by far the best speaker in my HT system as well. Replaced a B&W CC3 and made a huge difference for a very reasonable outlay.

Jay

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Originally posted by Richard:
Guys - which amps are you using with your RR1s?

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The RR1's efficiency is 83dB, so the 140 should be able to drive them, although I would think they might not go really loud. I heard the RR2's (88dB) the other day, driven by a 112/Flat2/150, and they were pretty good as far as volume goes. This will also depend on room size, etc. As usual, you won't know for sure until you try them in your own room.

-=> Mike Hanson <=-

Richard,
I'm using a Rega Mira 2000 with my RR1s. Seems perfectly OK to me - can go quite loud (although not a large room!)

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Originally posted by Steve T:
have you ever had a chance to compare the RR2s to the Doublets? If not could you quantify where the new RR series differ sound wise from the older Royds?

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I've not done a direct comparison. However, I've heard the Doublets on a number of occasions, and my Albions are much, much, much better. Further, I would say that both the RR2 and RR3 are better than the Albion.

BTW, I haven't had a chance to do a side-by-side-comparison, but the particular benefits seem to be a natural & liquid midrange, suprising bass extension, smooth highs, and an ability to disappear that's almost spooky.

I'm hoping to try them at my place at some point, so that I can do a proper comparison.

-=> Mike Hanson <=-

Thanks Per -

(Let's keep it in English out of courtesy of our host
I do have a good feeling about the Sapphires, but they seem somewhat hard to get to work perfectly ... I'm running them with a Rega Elex integrated. Which amplifier(s) have you used with them?

Thom(as)

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Originally posted by JohanR:
Has there ever been any BIG Royds?

JohanR

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Yes I have a pair of Royd Abbots they are floorstanders about the same size as Rega Ela's very fast, very detailed wonderful with Naim.....see here for some Royd reviews

http://web.archive.org/web/20010119102000/royd.com/abborevs.html

Found these three on ebay - anybody got any thoughts? The mid/bass drivers don't look like the ones on my rr1s or the minstrels I had before. Could just be really old (esp. Ackroyd 14s!)
Conistons

Ackroyds

Monitors

Yes Xav, I have a thought. Now a lot more people know about these. They may cost you or me a lot more than they would have...

No seriously. I was thinking of bidding on these myself. I have just purchased from a car boot sale a pair of A7 Series 2 for 50 pence. However, the foam surounding the mid/bass is non existant.

Xan, how much are the A7 S2 you are thinking of buying.

The conistons look a newer speaker than the others, the tweeter and grill look more modern but the m/b driver looks the same as my A7's.

I recall somebody saying they will not work either side of a chimney breast. Can anybody comment on this.

Fatcat

Did wonder about drawing attention to them! I always get outbid anyway in the last 10 seconds. The A7s were something like £80 - I didn't buy them. There's another pair on Loot for about £40 if you're interested.