Tannoy Marks Centenary with Exclusive Limited-Editions

Tannoy marks centenary with exclusive limited-editions & more to be announced at HIGH END

19 and 26 pairs of limited-edition anniversary models announced as Tannoy celebrates 100 years, plus a rare chance to hear the £55,000 Westminster Royal GR flagship

21 May 2026, Manchester, UK: Tannoy, one of the world's longest-established loudspeaker manufacturers, will use HIGH END 2026 in Vienna to announce a series of exclusive limited-edition loudspeakers, alongside the return of some truly iconic models, to mark its centenary this year.

The announcement represents the centrepiece of the Manchester-headquartered company's centenary celebrations, which are set to span a special three-year period. The first new limited-edition models will officially launch in the coming months.

Based on the acclaimed Prestige Gold Reference Series, the exclusive limited-edition anniversary loudspeakers incorporate significant performance upgrades, including enhanced crossovers and improved internal cabling. Availability will be strictly limited: just 19 pairs of the flagship Westminster Royal GR and 26 pairs of the sub-flagship Canterbury GR will be produced; the numbers deliberately chosen to form 1926, the year Tannoy was founded in South London. More models are expected to join the range in the coming months.

Full specifications, pricing and imagery will be released when the models formally launch later this year. Tannoy's UK team will be on hand at HIGH END to discuss the new models at Hall X2, E06 and at the nearby Tech Gate demonstration area.

Plus: Hear the flagship Westminster Royal GR at HIGH END

HIGH END 2026 will also offer attendees a rare opportunity to experience Tannoy's flagship Westminster Royal GR, a loudspeaker that has achieved legendary status in audio circles.

A two-way, horn-loaded design built around a 15-inch iteration of Tannoy's proprietary Dual Concentric drive unit, a concept first introduced in 1947, the Westminster Royal GR stands 140 cm tall and weighs 140 kg. Its key acoustic technologies include the PepperPot WaveGuide, Alnico magnets and aluminium-magnesium alloy diaphragms with Mylar surround compression drivers.

The luxurious 530-litre birch ply cabinet features comprehensive internal bracing using Tannoy's Differential Materials Technology (DMT), and is finished in oiled walnut veneer with hand-selected burr walnut inlays. A sensitivity of 99 dB ensures compatibility with amplifiers from high-powered transistor designs to low-powered valve amplifiers, while bass extension reaches down to 18 Hz for full-bandwidth reproduction.

The Westminster Royal GR will be driven by high-performance electronics from ESOTERIC, with cabling by Montaudio. The system will give attendees the opportunity to experience one of the world's most exceptional loudspeakers with an optimally configured set-up.