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“Great speakers for the price range! ”
★★★★★
written by SeamusFowler264 on 17/02/2022
I bought these speakers perhaps a little over 20 years ago from richer sounds (for around £150) along with a Marantz pm 7001 amp. These speakers have been more or less in use every day for many hours each day and for a fair amount of that time at high volume. Over the years my musical tastes have varied and expanded from hip hop, RnB and rock music at a younger age then moving on to trance, garage, drum and bass, blues, country, jazz, metal... well just about everything, these speaker just preformed, and very well with very present and punchy focused bass. The treble I found to be upfront, bright and focused (borderline shrill) but not too fatiguing and the midrange perhaps a little flat but not boring. After moving home a few years back and loosing my "man cave" the speakers are no longer in the house but I couldn't quite sell them so they are in the garage/gym. I had owned many other speakers over the years and currently have the monitor audio gold 300 as my main speakers, and yeah these are better in almost every way but they also cost 40 x the price. Even then the TDL's have better bass extension possibly even response, they just lack refinement. For the price I paid these have been one of my best purchases and are the only ones I have not resold. They are a little bulky and lack the build quality / refinement of even average modern speakers, and although I liked the look when I was 10 back in the early 2000s, I'm not as keen now (although there's much worse). I would just say that as with any speaker, AMP selection is vital. I did not find a better paring than the original Marantz. The Marantz 6010 Ki lacked the same presence, while the 8002 seemed to overpower / distort the speaker, the Peachtree nova was far too bright, and many others, technics, Yamaha, MI, NAD just didn't complement the speakers quite as well.
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“Great Sounding Speakers.”
★★★★★
written by McKennaas472 on 24/03/2018
I bought these studio 10 speakers second hand a few weeks back.I had read a little about them on line as i had not heard of them at that time.I like good bass sounds from speakers and the TDL speakers had good positive writeups concerning the bass sounds.I,ve found them to be brilliant no matter what i,m playing.I use them with two vintage Bang and Olufson units going through a splitter unit so i only have one set of speakers but two amps.The speakers are without doubt the best i,ve had.
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“Astounding for the money!!”
★★★★★
written by Philip125 on 04/08/2016
Ive had my TDL studio 10's since roughly 2002 running on a Technics SU-A707 amp. Ive used them at extremely high volumes and the sound has always remained clean and crisp. Even compared to more expensive speakers they can hold their ground. Bought for £200, they are definitely a good 14 year investment which is still going strong on a day to day basis. They also still manage to look gorgeous compared to new speakers for more money!
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“Extra clean bass”
★★★★☆
written by Winsbury on 24/01/2014
Very good value. Requiring a really good amp to complement them. Ie Cambridge or marantz. Beautifully made too For the money they're hard to beat I reckon. Enjoy....
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“Best Value Ever!”
★★★★★
written by Duncamax on 11/07/2012
A couple of years ago I bought a pair of Harbeths from an aquaintance. I knew he was very proud of his Harbeths so I asked what he had replaced them with. He showed me a pair of Studio 10's of which I knew nothing, although I was familiar with TDL. I found the Harbeths pleasant enough but nothing special really. I was astonished to learn that he had replaced £1100 speakers with ones you could buy for less than £100 on ebay! I was intrigued, and ended up getting a pair for well under £100 in near perfect condition. I have seen people rubbishing these speakers on some forums. Certainly they are not the last word in constructional quality, but they are solidly built and look very smart. an internal examination reveals drivers with large magnet assemblies and a high quality crossover. I have been trying for years to find a pair of speakers that sound right - at any price. These Studio 10's fill the bill! They are completely unboxy with low colouration and excellent detail without any "nasties". Huge and natural sound stage with excellent rendition of orchestral timbres. They have the ability to make noisy music easy to listen to without any loss of excitement.Percussion is perhaps not quite as crisp and forward as some but is still very good. The bass is huge and digs up deep notes like no other. True - you need to be careful with positioning, but you can always control the bass if necessary by plugging the ports with some sort of resistive wadding. I use long haired wool. You can pick up these for a song and never wish for a better speaker!
Wolfburgman's Response to Duncamax's Review
Written on: 19/10/2012
good review and i echo your final words. i have owned a pair of these for many years and have never looked back. the positioning of these speakers is important as is the case with so many speakers. i have auditioned many different speakers, many far more expensive than these which i bought new for £200. i believe they were originally priced at £400. i can,t find any others so far that would tempt me to part with my tdls. so enjoy your speakers, you have certainly got yourself a bargain. well done
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“Best sound quality for the money....”
★★★★★
written by on 22/05/2010
Best sound quality for the money....
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“Big size but average sound quality compared to other...”
★★★☆☆
written by on 08/02/2010
Big size but average sound quality compared to other speakers at this price.
The bass is not deep, the quality of the sound is not remarkable. What grabs you though and is the best part of these speakers for me is the stability in the sound coming from the huge size of the speaker which makes the sound very soothing particularly for classical music, but for rock and pop, much better elsewhere.
Wolfburgman's Comment
Written on: 11/02/2010
wondering what sort of set-up you are using with your speakers as i certainly have found no problem with the excellent bass response these speakers produce. i have found on occasion these kicking out so much bass that i could feel the effects through the back of my couch at the opposite side of my living room approxiamately 12 feet away!!
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Abitterpill's Comment
Written on: 05/06/2013
I bought a pair of these from Richer Sounds in Nottingham about 6 years ago. I bought them mainly because of their style and price. They cost me £110 back then.
I agree with Wolfburgman on bass reproduction. I have not bi-wired these and I'm driving them with a pretty old Technics amp. The bass is fantastic. If you're getting poor sound, I suggest you have an amplification problem, connection problem, or are listening to these in something like a meadow or very very VERY large room. On hearing how they handled some of my more "challenging" music, a music-loving friend of mine described them as the "mother" of all speakers. Offered me £500 for em! They are still with me! I'm by no means a connoisseur but the overall sound quality in my opinion is remarkable. Constantly in use, and never miss a beat, never any faults just beautiful sound. An absolute bargain. Out of curiosity (and how i happened upon this page) I am looking for another pair to buy in stand-by. Sod's law has been in full swing for me lately and i'm a bit supersticious. If these ever go wrong, I don't know how I will cope! Yes there are other speakers out there, but alas not for a sensible price. If anyone reads this, you should get a pair. Provided they havent been abused and look in reasonable shape Im sure you will get many years of enjoyment from them.
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“TDL Studio 10s are excelllent ... worth every...”
★★★★★
written by on 12/07/2009
TDL Studio 10s are excelllent ... worth every penny...sound quality is very good and the build quality is excellent
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“i have a pair of TDL Studio 10's and being a dj i like...”
★★★★★
written by on 07/06/2009
i have a pair of TDL Studio 10's and being a dj i like some bass. my god do they deliver, they just will not blow lol great speakers best buy of my life.
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“The TDL Studio 10 are a cracking set of...”
★★★★★
written by audiotone on 08/05/2009
The TDL Studio 10 are a cracking set of speakers,absolutely no need for my subwoofer now !!...brilliant sound quality and picked em up on ebay for 45 quid !! Granted on the large side..but they are a piece of furniture aswell
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“overall these TDL Studio 10 represent excellent value...”
★★★★★
written by wolfburgman on 05/03/2009
overall these TDL Studio 10 represent excellent value for money. i thought perhaps the bass would overpower the rest of the sound but was pleasantly surprised at the clarity of the mid and top end. stereo imaging is excellent and there is ample power for most. these speakers seem to be equally comfortable playing a wide variety of music and can quite happily perform at low or high volumes. don,t place them too near a wall or corner as then the bass seems tu become boomy. i believe now these are no longer available although the last time i visited richer sounds they were selling tdl saturn 10s. these look the same as the studio10s but are a lot smaller. if you are looking for a pair of floorstanders with a good overall sound and plenty of punch when called for , then these will certainly not disappoint.
Wolfburgman's Response to wolfburgman's Review
Written on: 18/11/2015
Just to let you know, I still have these speakers and to be perfectly honest I doubt if I will ever part with them. Like a fine wine or single malt whisky these speakers have matured well. I recently tried these with an old Sherwood amp which if memory serves me correctly is called Sherwood Newcastle as it was made here in the UK and is highly rated and rare too. The tdls responded magnificently. I did not realise just how much range they have. Just shows you that experimenting with different set-ups really pays dividends.
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Wolfburgman's reply to Wolfburgman's Comment
Written on: 24/12/2017
Hi yet again as we approach the end of 2017 I thought I'd pop in briefly to update you on my tdls. I still have them and over the years they have had plenty of use and continue to bring me much pleasure. A few weeks ago my son in law came for a visit and when we fired them up he immediately knew there was something amiss. The left speaker was only working on the two woofers while the right speaker was sounding somewhat flat. So after checking wiring and connections my son in law removed the crossovers and discovered blown capacitors on the left speaker and suspect capacitors on the right. As I write this he has now fixed the crossovers and upgraded them with high quality parts to ensure longevity. I've just to wait until his next visit to refit the crossovers and speakers then we can audition them again. All being well we are hoping for good results. Watch this space as they say. If anyone reading this has tdls especially long term please comment below and let me know what you think of these speakers and how you find them after long term ownership. Thank you guys.
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“I purchased these TDL Studio 10 speakers from Richies...”
★★★★★
written by phil1953 on 26/01/2009
I purchased these TDL Studio 10 speakers from Richies of Colchester about 2 years ago for £119.
They look great are realy well built and HEAVY so you dont get any
vibration noise.
They produce a superb all round sound with a great bass and theres no worries of popping the cones if you like it heavy.
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“Very detailed focused sound and massive bass if...”
★★★★★
written by vaughn on 11/01/2009
Very detailed focused sound and massive bass if bi-amped
Really like the TDL Studio 10 speakers- just need the amps to really shine look very attractive in a room
Cabinets could be better,a bit hollow and could be spiked or mass fillable for stability
Even women i know seem to lke em (bonus!
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Wolfburgman's Response to vaughn's Review
Written on: 24/12/2017
Glad you like your studio 10s. I agree with your point about booking them up to a decent amp to release their full potential. I have mentioned this point in my review. I thought they performed well with my budget amp but when I upgraded to a Sherwood Newcastle top of the range and more power on tap, what a difference. Not just extra volume but better dynamics. Enjoy!
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“I can't believe you can get such an amazing sound from...”
★★★★★
written by on 10/01/2009
I can't believe you can get such an amazing sound from the TDL Studio 10 Stereo Speaker for the price.
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“The TDL Studio 10 are the best speakers i've ever had,...”
★★★★★
written by on 11/08/2008
The TDL Studio 10 are the best speakers i've ever had, TDL sould do something really crazy re-make them with three subs..... What would that sound like? Crazy heavy bass. Bad enough with two.
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“The TDL Studio 10 are a lovely looking deep black...”
★★★★★
written by alarmguy on 17/07/2008
The TDL Studio 10 are a lovely looking deep black plate surrounding the high end bits along side the 3 incorporated 6" woofers. I couldn't be a happier chappy with my lovely pair! The only bad point is that they're the other half's reason for most of arguments!
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“The TDL Studio 10 look and sound great. Nice rumble...”
★★★★☆
written by xpres1000 on 17/06/2008
The TDL Studio 10 look and sound great. Nice rumble through the floor boards, clear mids and tops. Well made too. Heavy and rather larger than I wanted, but well worth it if you have the room, and neighbours who don't mind the occasional earthquake in their living room. Highly recommended.
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“WOW!! Well, all is good I feel! Bought them 4yrs ago...”
★★★★★
written by on 06/04/2008
WOW!! Well, all is good I feel! Bought them 4yrs ago and have been delighting myself with house shaking bass ever since!! Mmm, Bass! Got a Marantz PM7200 running them and they sound awesome! Need a big room for all that bass! TDL made a nice pair with these Studio 10's!! Be proud if u have some! If ur not proud, give them to me!!
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“They are great speakers for what you pay for them,...”
★★★★★
written by on 08/01/2008
They are great speakers for what you pay for them, they are perfect for a separates system or even a mini system and they will still sound great.
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“Overall i think this is a brilliant buy for anyone...”
★★★★★
written by Ryan1992 on 24/11/2007
Overall i think this is a brilliant buy for anyone setting up a hifi system for the first time, or even anyone just looking for a bargain buy, these speakers cannot be compared to anything else in the same price range, value for money is the best I have ever seen with this product.
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Johnstomp's Comment
Written on: 03/12/2023
I am enjoying the TDL Studio 10 so much! I have 3 pairs :-) One for parts, one for tests and one vanilla. Did you know that the massive enclosures come factory empty?!!! There is no filling in them at all. I just ordered acoustic foam to bring these 'sleepers' to a new level. Note: these perform best when placed about 3.5 to 4 meters apart.