Tannoy Berkeley Vintage Speakers Pair – Restored – 1-Year Warranty

Tannoy Berkeley Vintage Speakers Pair – Restored – 1-Year Warranty

Condition: Excellent – serviced, tested

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1. ABOUT

The Tannoy Berkeley is one of the most respected vintage speaker models from Tannoy’s legendary HPD series during the 1970s. Built during the golden era of British hi-fi audio, the Berkeley quickly became highly regarded among audiophiles for its large cabinet design, effortless musicality, and the famous Tannoy Dual Concentric driver technology that helped define classic British sound reproduction.

This vintage Tannoy speaker system delivers the warm, natural, and highly coherent presentation that vintage audio enthusiasts continue to pursue decades later. The Berkeley is particularly admired for its deep controlled bass, open and realistic midrange, and smooth detailed highs — creating an immersive listening experience especially suitable for vocals, jazz, orchestral recordings, and analog vinyl playback.

Even today, properly restored Tannoy Berkeley speakers remain highly collectible due to their musical character, large soundstage, and compatibility with both tube amplifiers and high-quality vintage solid-state systems. More than just vintage speakers, the Tannoy Berkeley represents one of the most iconic British hi-fi loudspeaker designs ever produced.

⚠️ Important Note – Vintage Market Risks

When purchasing vintage speakers over 40 years old, actual condition is far more important than the model itself. Many Tannoy Berkeley units on the market may suffer from aging crossover components, oxidized controls, unstable drivers, deteriorated cabinet conditions, or inconsistent restoration quality.

At HQaudios, every Tannoy Berkeley pair undergoes a structured restoration and inspection process, including driver testing, crossover inspection, cabinet cleaning, internal servicing, and extended sound testing to ensure stable performance while preserving the original Tannoy sound signature.

HQaudios – Restored & Tested Unit

At HQaudios, every vintage speaker undergoes a structured restoration and testing process to preserve the original Tannoy sound signature while improving long-term operational stability and reliability.

This Tannoy Berkeley pair has been:

• Fully inspected internally and externally
• Professionally cleaned and serviced
• Tested for stable stereo performance and tonal balance
• Carefully restored to maintain the original Tannoy listening character

HQaudios focuses not only on cosmetic presentation, but also on ensuring the speakers remain reliable for real-world daily listening and long-term ownership.

• CONDITION: Excellent – Serviced, tested, and cleaned
• NOTE: This speaker pair does not include stands
• MODEL: Tannoy Berkeley
• TYPE: Dual Concentric Loudspeaker System (Vintage High-Fidelity Design)
• PROTECTION PLAN: 1-Year Warranty Included
• FREE SUPPORT: Must be used before requesting return
• FREE GIFTS: Free 2 Pairs Colorful Grilles – Choose 2 Fabric Colors

Customer Service

Once your item arrives, if you have questions about operation or setup, please contact us anytime. We are here to support you before and after purchase.

Notes

- This item is designed for the U.S. market and operates on U.S. power standards. If you are located outside the United States, please contact us before purchasing so we can help confirm compatibility for your setup.

- The actual color and appearance of the product may slightly vary due to lighting conditions, camera settings, and display differences. Some angles may not fully reflect every detail of the item. Please review all descriptions carefully and feel free to message us for clarification.

**TRADE-IN PROGRAM

If you have any vintage audio equipment (receivers, speakers, cassette decks, reel-to-reel, etc.) and want to upgrade to a serviced unit, please contact us for the best offer. You only need to pay the difference between your item and ours.

2. SPECS:

• Type: 2 way, single driver loudspeaker system
• Frequency Response: 35Hz to 20kHz
• Power Handling: 85W
• Crossover Frequency: 1000Hz
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Sensitivity: 91dB
• Full Range: 1 x 15" HPD 385A
• Enclosure: ducted port
• Grille: brown, sand or blue cloth
• Dimensions: 33.31 x 21.10 x 12.13 inches 
• Weight: 90.39 lbs 

3. KEY FEATURES

• Legendary British Tannoy HPD-series vintage loudspeaker design
• Dual Concentric driver delivers highly coherent stereo imaging
• Warm and natural midrange ideal for vocals and acoustic music
• Deep controlled bass with smooth detailed high frequencies
• Excellent compatibility with tube amplifiers and analog systems
• Elegant walnut cabinet styling highly collectible among audiophiles

4. REFURBISHED

Original condition issues

• Cabinets showed age-related cosmetic wear and surface imperfections
• Internal components accumulated dust and oxidation over time
• Crossover systems and level controls required inspection and servicing
• General aging from long-term vintage use and storage

HQaudios Restoration Process

• Complete driver inspection and impedance testing performed on both speakers
• Dual Concentric driver systems tested for balanced stereo operation
• Crossover networks inspected and serviced for stable frequency response
• Internal wiring and solder joints checked and refreshed where necessary
• Cabinets fully cleaned, detailed, and cosmetically refreshed
• Front baffles restored and cleaned for proper vintage presentation
• Speaker terminals and level controls cleaned for stable signal transfer
• Full system reassembled, calibrated, and extensively sound-tested

Results after restoration

• Bass response is deep, smooth, and well controlled
• Midrange presentation is warm, natural, and highly musical
• High frequencies sound smooth, detailed, and non-fatiguing
• Stereo imaging is stable with excellent tonal consistency
• Cabinets now present a cleaner and more refined vintage appearance
• Fully tested and confirmed stable for long-term daily listening by HQaudios

5. RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER MATCHING

The Tannoy Berkeley performs exceptionally well with:

• Luxman vintage amplifiers
• McIntosh tube amplifiers
• Leak Stereo tube amplifiers
• Marantz vintage receivers
• Sansui AU series integrated amplifiers

Proper amplifier matching allows the Tannoy Berkeley to fully deliver its classic British sound: natural, spacious, and highly musical. HQaudios is available to assist with system matching before purchase.

6. PACKAGING & SHIPPING

Secure Packaging:

• Each unit is carefully packed using:
• Nylon wrap and sealed inner carton
• Custom EPE foam corners to protect edges
• Double-wall outer box for shock resistance
• Plastic straps + handling labels to ensure safe transit

Shipping Details:

• Dispatch Time: Ships within 3 business days
• Carrier: UPS Ground (tracked & insured)
• Signature Required: Yes (as buyer's request)
• Transit Time: Typically 3–7 business days (USA)

International Shipping:

We offer global delivery through the eBay International Shipping Program. eBay handles customs, duties, and tracking.

📦 Note: Packaging may vary slightly depending on unit size or model, but safety and protection are always our top priority.

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This is for local pickup or we will ship it very carefully so that it arrives in good shape like it is now. Our customers' satisfaction means everything to us. Once you get this item, feel free to contact us if it has any problems! I will try to answer any questions that you may have in a timely fashion.

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Return Policy:

Our Free Support service must be utilized before requesting any return, for any reason.

Items may be exchanged within 30 days if defective or not as described, with a full refund of the purchase price if an exchange is unavailable.

If due to seller error, we will issue a prepaid return label or arrange for reimbursement of return shipping expenses as per this policy, not exceeding the original shipping cost.

The address for returning shipment: 10851 Capital Ave, Garden Grove CA 92843

Returned items may require inspection before determining fault. The item must be received in its original, unaltered condition with all original packaging. Electronic items cannot be opened or tampered with; sealed items must remain sealed, and "Mint" items must remain in "Mint" condition.

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Warranty policy:

The warranty covers technical parts for up to 12 months from the date of receipt, provided there is valid evidence and the item remains sealed, unaltered, and has not been disassembled or internally inspected/repaired. Please note that shipping costs for warranty service will be the seller's responsibility if the item is found to be defective.

⚠ Important Notice:

To ensure a smooth warranty process, we kindly request that you record a video while unboxing your package upon delivery. Any claims related to product damage or warranty service must be supported by clear video and photographic evidence. Please submit all required documentation to the official HQaudios email for prompt assistance.

***Failure to provide sufficient information as per our guidelines may result in the rejection of your request.

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