The unreleased Tannoy Autograph 12 celebrates 70 years since the introduction of the iconic original and pays homage to Tannoy’s legendary Dual Concentric drive unit while introducing notable contemporary features into its retro-modern design.
Tannoy will also be demonstrating the flagship SGM 15 from the three-strong Super Gold Monitor Series and will have representatives from the UK to introduce the models, explain what makes Tannoy unique and discuss the company’s upcoming centenary in 2026. There will also be a timed talk and demonstration session every day.
Tannoy, a proven leader in loudspeaker design and audio quality since 1926, is taking a number of its Prestige Series and Super Gold Monitor Series loudspeakers to the Tokyo International Audio Show 2024 (26-28 July), including the forthcoming Autograph 12 which made its global debut in May.
Tannoy will be hosted by TEAC Esoteric in room G602.
ABOUT TANNOY
Established in 1926, Tannoy is the fifth-oldest hi-fi company in the world. Based in Hamilton, Scotland, Tannoy was founded as the Tuslemere Manufacturing Company in 1926 by Guy Fountain and by 1928, had changed its name to Tannoy, which was derived from the materials used in the manufacture of its rectifiers: Tantalum/Lead Alloy.
The company’s early products were in the automotive and public address system sectors and later, Tannoy played a huge role in the war effort (World War II) with its public address systems being used for Prime Ministerial speeches, including those by Winston Churchill.
Following WWII, the word ‘Tannoy’ was immortalised and added to the English Oxford Dictionary because of its huge significance to the UK. In 1947 the company’s famous Dual Concentric Driver was invented – a system still used to this day.