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Old 05-25-2017, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by NZ421291 View Post

Here are the production dates & the basic differences (I have more info at home & will up-date tonight):

The Versions made are:

Westminster (1982) - Driver 3839W Soft Foam Surround, wooden 'switch' controls, 1027 Crossover.

Westminster R (1988)- same Driver, Metal 'screw-in' controls, otherwise same as above.

Westminster Royal (1989) Larger Cabinet, Type 3889W Driver, Hardwired Crossover Type 1109.

Westminster TW (1992-1998 produced in parallel with the Westminster Royal) Low Cost version of the 'R' with 'tulip wave-guide instead of 'pepperpot' guide. Driver 3858- not an alnico!, Hardwired Crossover Type 1131.

Westminster Royal HE (1999) 'Hard Edged Driver 3839W, Hardwired Crossover type 1083. Bi-Wire binding posts.

Westminster Royal SE (2007) As above but soft edged, Improved Crossover, Improved build quality, Earth Grounding post added.

Westminster Royal GR (2013) Higher quality cross-over & binding posts (WBT's- still the cheaper versions!), new driver cone has a different impregnation (synthetic) materials with 'twin roll' surrounds, less 'paper'. Black speaker covers, re-positioned 'key' to remove covers.
So to add to the confusion, I contacted and sent pictures to Tannoy and the rep said that they are the Westminster TW.
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