Tannoy Revolution R1 Cherry Bookshelf Speakers – Made in Europe

Tannoy Revolution R1 Cherry Bookshelf Speakers – Made in Europe

Beautifully finished Tannoy Revolution R1 compact bookshelf speakers in real cherry wood veneer from Tannoy’s higher-tier Revolution series, made in Europe and offering a clear upgrade over the classic Mercury M1 in a very similar footprint. These are ideal for music lovers seeking refined British voicing, genuine cherry cabinets, and bi-wirable connectivity in a compact, décor-friendly package that still delivers a spacious, engaging soundstage.

The Revolution R1 is a 2-way bass-reflex bookshelf design using a 5 inch woofer and soft-dome tweeter in a rigid real-wood cherry veneer enclosure, giving a more premium look and feel than the vinyl-clad Mercury range while preserving Tannoy’s inviting, musical balance. Sensitivity is an easy-to-drive 87 dB at 8 ohms with a recommended amplifier range of 10–70 watts, so they pair well with a wide variety of vintage and modern integrated amps and receivers. The compact cabinets image very well and disappear nicely in the room, making them great as main speakers in a smaller space or as a classy upgrade for desktop or nearfield listening.

This cherry-finished pair presents very nicely overall, and like all of our used offerings has undergone our Level One service and testing which should ensure many more years of reliable performance ahead. The grilles are included and the cloth presents well, though a couple of retaining pins are missing; the grilles remain in place and display normally.

Design: 2-way rear-ported bass reflex bookshelf loudspeakers

Drivers: Approx. 5 inch bass/mid driver, 1 inch soft-dome tweeter

Frequency response: 55 Hz – 20 kHz (nominal)

Crossover frequency: 2.5 kHz

Sensitivity: 87 dB (2.83 V / 1 m)

Nominal impedance: 8 ohms

Recommended amplifier power: 10 – 70 watts per channel

Enclosure: Real cherry wood veneer cabinet, bass reflex, rear ported

Terminals: Bi-wire capable, gold-plated binding posts

Placement: Designed for stand-mount or sturdy shelf use

Country of manufacture: Made in Europe (cabinet/assembly in Hungary for this generation)

Dimensions: (Width x Height x Depth) 6.7 x 11.8 x 7.9 inches / 170 x 300 x 200 mm

Weight: 10.5 lbs / 4.75 kg each

These cherry-veneered Tannoy Revolution R1s give you the footprint and friendliness of the Mercury M1, but with more upscale real-wood cabinets, bi-wire terminals and higher-line status, making them a very attractive upgrade path for compact British hi-fi systems. If you’re looking for a stylish, musical pair of European-made bookshelf speakers that punch well above their size, we’d be happy to set up a demo and help you bring these home.

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