Tannoy Rectangular York HPD/385/8 Dual Concentric Speaker Pair – PRO RESTORED – 1-Year Warranty

Tannoy Rectangular York HPD/385/8 Dual Concentric Speaker Pair

15-Inch Dual Concentric – Professionally Serviced & Fully Tested – 1-Year Warranty

Professionally Serviced, Inspected & Fully Tested by HQaudios – Backed by Our 1-Year Warranty.

1/ About This Pair

We are offering a pair of Tannoy Rectangular York floorstanding loudspeakers fitted with Tannoy Monitor HPD Type HPD/385/8 15-inch Dual Concentric drivers.

The HPD/385/8 combines the low-frequency and high-frequency sections within Tannoy's well-known Dual Concentric architecture, allowing both sections to operate from a common acoustic center.

Service photographs of this actual pair document the installed HPD/385/8 drivers, matching HPD/385/8 crossover/control networks, internal assemblies, and electrical resistance measurements.

The speakers use a large bass-reflex cabinet and an 8-ohm nominal impedance, with the HPD/385 system crossing over at approximately 1 kHz.

This pair has been inspected, serviced, and tested by HQaudios before sale and is backed by our 1-Year HQaudios Warranty.

2/ Key Highlights

• Tannoy Rectangular York floorstanding speaker pair

• Tannoy Monitor HPD/385/8 15-inch Dual Concentric drivers

• Matching HPD/385/8 crossover/control networks

• 2-way Dual Concentric design

• Bass-reflex enclosure

• 8-ohm nominal impedance

• Approx. 1 kHz crossover frequency

• Published HPD/385 power handling: 85 watts

• Actual drivers and crossover assemblies documented in listing photos

• Electrical resistance measurements documented

• Professionally serviced, inspected, and tested by HQaudios

• 1-Year HQaudios Warranty

3/ Why This Tannoy Pair Is Notable

Tannoy's large-format Dual Concentric loudspeakers are recognized for combining a substantial low-frequency cone with a centrally mounted high-frequency section.

In this pair, the installed HPD/385/8 drivers provide the classic 15-inch Dual Concentric configuration associated with Tannoy's HPD generation.

The large Rectangular York bass-reflex cabinets provide the enclosure volume and physical scale expected from a full-size vintage Tannoy system.

4/ Actual Component Documentation

• Installed Driver: Tannoy Monitor HPD – Type HPD/385/8
• Driver Size: 15 in / 385 mm
• Installed Network: Tannoy HPD/385/8 crossover/control network
• Driver Configuration: 2-Way Dual Concentric
• Electrical Documentation: Resistance measurements shown in the service photographs

Please review the close-up photographs carefully, as they document the actual drivers and crossover assemblies installed in this pair.

5/ HQaudios Inspection, Service & Testing

Before Service

We inspected this Tannoy pair before service, including both HPD/385/8 Dual Concentric drivers, crossover/control networks, terminals, internal wiring, cabinet structure, and bass-reflex openings.

We also documented the installed drivers and crossover assemblies through detailed close-up photographs and electrical resistance measurements.

During Service

Our technicians serviced this pair according to the actual condition found during inspection.

We cleaned and detailed the cabinets, driver areas, crossover/control assemblies, terminals, and accessible electrical connections as required.

We inspected the driver connections and crossover/control assemblies for proper operation and connection integrity.

Service Documentation Note:

We do not claim that the crossover networks were fully recapped, that individual electronic components were replaced, or that the drivers were reconed or rebuilt unless specifically documented for this pair.

Final Testing

After service, we checked both speakers for normal low- and high-frequency output, crossover/control operation, terminal connection, and left-to-right consistency.

We then completed a final listening evaluation under normal playback conditions before preparing the pair for sale.

6/ Technical Condition

This Tannoy pair has been inspected and tested by HQaudios.

Both HPD/385/8 Dual Concentric drivers and their crossover/control sections were checked for normal operation.

The pair was evaluated together under normal stereo playback conditions before final approval.

7/ Sound Character

In our listening evaluation, this HPD/385/8 pair delivered the large-scale and coherent presentation associated with Tannoy's 15-inch Dual Concentric design.

The large low-frequency cone provides substantial scale and weight, while the centrally integrated high-frequency section helps maintain a unified presentation through the midrange and treble.

The Rectangular York bass-reflex cabinet adds the physical scale expected from a full-size vintage Tannoy system.

8/ Cosmetic Condition

This pair presents in very good vintage cosmetic condition, with light signs of age and previous use visible on close inspection.

The wood-veneer cabinets, front driver areas, internal assemblies, and rear connection areas present well overall.

Please review all photographs carefully, as they show the actual pair being offered and form an important part of the cosmetic-condition description.

9/ Specifications

• Brand: Tannoy
• Model: Rectangular York
• Type: 2-Way Bass-Reflex Floorstanding Speaker System
• Installed Driver: Tannoy Monitor HPD/385/8 Dual Concentric
• Driver Size: 15 in (385 mm)
• Driver Configuration: 2-Way Dual Concentric
• Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
• Published Power Handling: 85 Watts
• Crossover Frequency: 1 kHz
• Installed Network: Tannoy HPD/385/8 Passive Crossover / Control Network
• Enclosure: Bass Reflex
• Operation: Passive
• Cabinet Finish: Wood Veneer – See Actual Listing Photos
• Country of Manufacture: England

Note: HPD/385/8 identification is based on the actual driver and crossover markings documented in the listing photographs.

10/ What's Included

• 1 Pair of Tannoy Rectangular York Speakers

• Installed Tannoy HPD/385/8 Dual Concentric Drivers

• 1-Year HQaudios Warranty

Only items clearly shown in the listing photographs or specifically stated above are included.

11/ Suggested Amplification

The HPD/385/8 is an 8-ohm loudspeaker system. We recommend a clean, stable amplifier suitable for an 8-ohm load and operated within the speaker's published power limits.

Quality tube or solid-state amplification can both be suitable when properly matched.

Avoid sustained amplifier clipping or excessive power.

12/ Basic Use Guide

• Use amplification suitable for an 8-ohm speaker load

• Avoid sustained clipping or excessive power

• Verify speaker polarity before operation

• Keep the bass-reflex openings unobstructed

• Protect the exposed HPD/385/8 driver assemblies during handling

• Contact us if you need assistance with amplifier matching or speaker setup

13/ Trade-In Program

Do you have vintage audio equipment you would like to trade in?

We welcome trade-in inquiries for vintage receivers, amplifiers, speakers, turntables, cassette decks, reel-to-reel decks, and other classic audio components.

14/ Build Your Vintage System

We can help match this Tannoy pair with compatible vintage or modern amplification and source components.

Please contact us if you are building a complete system or purchasing multiple compatible components.

15/ Professional Packing & Shipping

Large vintage Tannoy loudspeakers require careful protection during shipment.

We will prepare each speaker with protection focused on:

• Wood-veneer cabinet surfaces

• Cabinet corners and edges

• HPD/385/8 driver areas

• Crossover/control assemblies

• Rear connections

• Internal movement during transportation

Freight shipment, palletization, or custom crating may be used when appropriate for the destination and carrier service.

16/ 1-Year HQaudios Warranty

This Tannoy pair is backed by our 1-Year HQaudios Warranty covering qualifying functional issues under normal intended home use.

Coverage does not include misuse, improper setup, unauthorized repair or modification, physical damage, cosmetic wear, incorrect wiring, amplifier clipping, excessive power, incompatible equipment, or operation outside the intended specifications.

If you experience an operational issue after delivery, please contact us so our team can assist with diagnosis and support.

17/ Important Note for Buyers

Please review all listing photographs carefully, as they show the actual pair being offered.

The photographs include close-up documentation of the installed HPD/385/8 drivers, crossover/control assemblies, internal areas, and electrical measurements.

Please contact us if you need assistance with amplifier matching, speaker placement, wiring, or general system setup.

HQaudios – Vintage Audio Restored with Care.

Professionally Serviced – Fully Tested – Carefully Packed – 1-Year Warranty.