FOR Decent detail; easy to listen to; easy to accommodate
AGAINST Poor balance; short on expression; poor timing
For those versed in Roman mythology, the name Mercury may bring to mind the God of communication. So, on the face of it, a good name for a pair of speakers.
Unfortunately, more relevant to these Tannoys is the planet named after him, in so much as it’s far from the best hi-fi on Earth. That’s perhaps a tad harsh but given our admiration for the company’s usual output – such as the Award winning Eclipse 3 or Revolution XT 6F floor standing speakers – the Mercury 7.2s are disappointing.Good looks
They’re attractive; a diminutive, 9.4-litre wooden box finished in walnut, light oak or black oak, flaunting a 28mm soft-dome tweeter and 15cm midrange driver to the front and passive reflex port to the rear.
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