I've been building a different dimension rect. GRF for that narrower room space...
First I used Hornresp to model the back loaded horn section and get the volume / baffle (throat and mouth sizes right). Once suitably conforming with the original shape rect. Tannoy model it was time to cut wood. 21mm Scandi birch ply throughout of course.
These are exactly the same volume at the others but are 45cm wide, 125cm tall and deeper by a bit.
Here's some pics
Basic plan

Cut out - The front baffle really is the narrowest you can go...

Under construction

First cab up

Recessed removable backs - allow access to crossover / tuning of the folded horn damping if needed. 24 screws fixing and gasket so no risk of resonance.

Part finished - few more spray coats to go.

In the room under test with HPD's loaded

Brass panhead bolts or caphead?


Full length vintage cloth grilles




Geniune NOS Tannoy Reds badges


Under listening tests with the Reds loaded and using a little 5W SET EL84 amp the sound easily filled my large lounge diner with great full Tannoy sound.
The modelling worked - they sound just the same as the other Rect Tannoy cabs I have heard.
I'm very happy with the resulting look / sound. Enjoyable project.
First I used Hornresp to model the back loaded horn section and get the volume / baffle (throat and mouth sizes right). Once suitably conforming with the original shape rect. Tannoy model it was time to cut wood. 21mm Scandi birch ply throughout of course.
These are exactly the same volume at the others but are 45cm wide, 125cm tall and deeper by a bit.
Here's some pics
Basic plan

Cut out - The front baffle really is the narrowest you can go...

Under construction

First cab up

Recessed removable backs - allow access to crossover / tuning of the folded horn damping if needed. 24 screws fixing and gasket so no risk of resonance.

Part finished - few more spray coats to go.

In the room under test with HPD's loaded

Brass panhead bolts or caphead?


Full length vintage cloth grilles




Geniune NOS Tannoy Reds badges


Under listening tests with the Reds loaded and using a little 5W SET EL84 amp the sound easily filled my large lounge diner with great full Tannoy sound.
The modelling worked - they sound just the same as the other Rect Tannoy cabs I have heard.
I'm very happy with the resulting look / sound. Enjoyable project.
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