Tannoy Mercury m3 Floorstanding Speakers in Bird’s Eye Maple

Tannoy Mercury m3 Floorstanding Speakers in Bird’s Eye Maple

Made in England, the Tannoy Mercury m3 is a slim, elegant two-way floorstander that earned rave reviews — including a coveted 5-star rating from What Hi-Fi? — upon its launch in 1997, and continues to win admirers for its natural, musically engaging sound nearly three decades later.

The Mercury m3 was developed as the tower companion to the highly acclaimed m2 standmounter, sharing its driver philosophy but housed in a taller cabinet tuned for deeper, room-filling bass. The 165mm (6.5-inch) coated paper-cone woofer is paired with a 25mm (1-inch) soft-dome tweeter crossed over at 2.7kHz via an acoustic Linkwitz-Riley network — a design that delivers smooth, coherent performance across the frequency range. The front-ported reflex enclosure allows placement close to a rear wall without bass congestion, giving excellent flexibility in real-world listening rooms.

These speakers present beautifully in Tannoy’s Bird’s Eye Maple vinyl veneer finish — a warm, characterful wood-grain that integrates naturally into classic or contemporary interiors. The cabinet construction is solid and rigid, contributing to the m3’s notably clean, low-colouration bass. Gold-plated bi-wiring binding posts are provided on the rear of each speaker, allowing for bi-wiring or bi-amplification should you wish to explore further refinements in system performance. This pair has been thoroughly inspected and tested to confirm full functionality and presents in very good cosmetic condition.

The Tannoy Mercury m3 remains a compelling speaker for listeners who value tonal accuracy, natural midrange presence, and the kind of musical engagement that British loudspeaker design does so well — at a price that represents outstanding value for a speaker of this calibre.

Specifications:

Design: Two-way, front-ported bass-reflex floorstander

High-frequency driver: 25 mm (1 in.) soft dome

Low-frequency driver: 165 mm (6.5 in.) coated paper cone

Frequency response (±3 dB): 35 Hz – 20 kHz

Crossover frequency: 2.7 kHz (acoustic Linkwitz-Riley)

Sensitivity: 89 dB (2.83V @ 1 m)

Nominal impedance: 8 ohms

Recommended amplifier power: 10 – 90 W RMS

Continuous power handling: 60 W RMS

Binding posts: Gold-plated, bi-wire capable

Finish: Bird’s Eye Maple

Country of manufacture: Made in England

Dimensions (per speaker, W x H x D): 8.0 x 33.5 x 10.6 inches (203 x 850 x 270 mm)
Weight (per speaker): 23.1 lbs (10.5 kg)

A rare opportunity to acquire a classic, Made-in-England Tannoy floorstander in a beautiful Bird’s Eye Maple finish — a speaker that sounds as good as it looks. Don’t miss the chance to bring a piece of genuine British hi-fi heritage into your home.

Backed by Radique Audio’s 90-day warranty and our perpetual trade-back policy, you can purchase with confidence.