FYNE AUDIO F501 SPEAKER REVIEW: Tannoy - looking but better still!

[@jimdavis5230]

I didn't like the bass on my Tannoy XT8F's. However, I installed 16 bass traps in my listening room and now they sound superb. Listening room acoustic treatment is the key to excellent sound.

[@analogholic_reviews]

I hear that! Room treatment is really key. I am looking at ATS bass traps myself.

[@stevemurrell6167]

The key to excellent sound is actually excellent speakers. Who wants to f**k around with 'room treatments'?

[@jimdavis5230]

@@stevemurrell6167 Okay so are you implying that with excellent speakers there are no sound reflections off the walls and ceiling?

[@stevemurrell6167]

@@jimdavis5230 Mudbrick, wooden venetians, timber ceilings....not in my house.😄 Seriously though, I think some 'audiophiles' hear stuff which just isn't there....or buy stuff they think they need.....or stuff which just simply boosts their ego's and impresses their neighbours. Even then, are they really satisfied? There's always some snake oil that tempts them. I think it's called 'upgrade-itis'.

[@Mayhemz.95]

Bought the fyne f501 dark oak for £649 here in the UK, along with the matching dark oak f500c centre for £199, paired with a bk-electronics-p12-300sb-pr-subwoofer. I just don't know what av receiver to go for, I am looking at the denon s760h, 960h, x1700h, x1800h, x2700h, x2800h. Thought and thanks for the video.

[@analogholic_reviews]

I am not familiar with receivers but I have read Arcam makes fine sounding ones!

[@rodolfoty]

Hello ,I have the same experience with fyne audio f303 at high volume keep the balance of the speakers,also if you decide to follow an intrument when it plays without any problem,the best until now for me,sorry the others brand

[@VinodKumar-gx7wj]

Hi Rohit... the Fyne Audio F-501 is super expensive here in India. However the bookshelf version F-500 is affordable and cheaper compared to 501. Will the F-500s be a good option to buy? Will it provide all those audiophile elements such as imaging, soundstaging and resolution similar to F-501? Bass slam will be less offcourse. Please let me know your thoughts.

[@analogholic_reviews]

F500 being stand-mounts will most likely display superior imaging and soundstaging … IMHO

[@danieloherrick6332]

Hope you can review the Rega RX5 speakers. Thanks

[@analogholic_reviews]

Hi there, I am hoping to get the RX3 in for a review soon if that helps?

[@danieloherrick6332]

@@analogholic_reviews Thanks. I am interested in Rega speakers but my local Rega dealer only sells 3 of the Rega amps.

[@analogholic_reviews]

@@danieloherrick6332 which of the 3 amps are they selling?

[@danieloherrick6332]

@@analogholic_reviews Brio, IO, and Elex-R.

[@analogholic_reviews]

@@danieloherrick6332 That's what most dealers tend to keep stock. And now I hear due to pandemic related manufacturing issues keeping stock is becoming difficult.

[@VinodKumar-gx7wj]

Very useful review. I am planning to buy it soon in Bangalore

[@analogholic_reviews]

Thanks Vinod 🙏. That’s exciting! Bangalore used to be my home town. Contact Mahatobar distribution if you are looking for other choices as well. Good luck!

[@VinodKumar-gx7wj]

I do not have any Tube Amplifier with me. Instead, I have an entry level model Marantz PM5005, a Yamaha network receiver R-N602 and Quad Vena. I hope some of these will pair well with Fyne F-501. Also, the speakers that I am currently using are Tannoy Eclipse 3 and Fyne Audio F-302 floor standers.

[@analogholic_reviews]

The quad Vena, the budget Marantz and the Yamaha receiver are all very decent amplifiers. And so is the Fyne F302. I love Tannoys as well but have not heard that model in particular. The size of your listening room will determine which amp suits the best.

[@VinodKumar-gx7wj]

The Fyne 501 you have is the normal one or SP2 version? I heard that the SP2 version is more like hand made and more premium. Unfortunately SP2 is not available in India. But it will be further expensive.

[@analogholic_reviews]

The review pair was the non-sp.version. The sp version is indeed better made with boutique caps in the crossover and better enclosures. And yes, they sound significantly better across the freq spectrum as I have heard them several times at my buddy's showroom. They are also significantly more expensive.

[@londonguy73]

how did you find them on the laminate flooring? Any bass boominess?

[@analogholic_reviews]

Didn’t bass bloat an issue on laminate, wood, tiled or concrete floors. Bass boominess could present itself when placed too close to front wall.

[@vidya46]

What is the Amp/integrated you use with F501's?

[@analogholic_reviews]

I used the Jolida 3502S tube integrated. Also used a few pre / class A power combinations (Schitt Aegir, Yamaha M60).

[@vidya46]

Thanks ...another follow up..did you have to break in the speakers for any period of time ?

[@analogholic_reviews]

@@vidya46 I did feel like they sounded better after a week of listening for 2 - 3 hours per day.

[@vidya46]

@@analogholic_reviews Thank you so much..I ran it in for 20 hours ..now the soundstage ,imaging and details are all there..except I can listen for 2 hours without any discomfort ..actually singling along 😃

[@analogholic_reviews]

@@vidya46 I'm glad you are liking it. It is a superb speaker I also found that though you can place it close to wall boundaries, the farther you bring it out, the more rewarding the soundstage!

[@petrosefredy7624]

this or dali oberon 5?

[@analogholic_reviews]

The Dali would be nice to listen to and I would love to get my hands on a pair!

[@johnlynchpersonaltraining9918]

Dali are good but not in the same class as these

[@RainbowCharade]

how would Evo 4.4 compare??

[@analogholic_reviews]

I’m sorry I have not had the opportunity to listen to the Wharf evo series.

[@saisaran8123]

Sir if possible, play some audio track for better experience for viewers like me

[@analogholic_reviews]

Hello Sai, if I played a track, YT will mute the whole clip

[@analogholic_reviews]

Sai Saran, sorry I can't do that. YT will mute my video for copyright infringement even if I call out credits.