Tannoy TFX 5.1 review

The entire sound spectrum was clear and precise, with a powerful mid-range and crisp highs that were never too sharp. Tannoy’s WideBand technology is designed to extend tweeter response beyond 70kHz. This is beyond the audible range of the human ear, but it also gives enough headroom to avoid speaker distortion, which can occur when harsh notes or high-pitched frequencies are played. In practice, this system works well, letting us enjoy tyre squeal and loud gunshots without pushing the speakers beyond their limits.

Despite its compact size, the subwoofer pumped out impressively powerful bass that should be ample for a medium-sized living room. It sounded warm, rather than boomy, and we only had the level turned up to 50% – there’s plenty of extra rumble in reserve if you want it.

Even when the system was turned up to the point that we were getting complaints from the next room, the TFX’s sound quality didn’t degrade, so you’ll be annoying the neighbours long before you reach the limits of the set.

At £350, the TFX is excellent value for anyone looking to overhaul their home cinema speakers. Considering the price, we had absolutely no criticisms in terms of sound quality and the design is spot on – it’s a deserving Best Buy winner.