Added a review of the Royd Merlin, from Hi-Fi Choice, Nov ’95. This model is likened to a standmount version of the Minstrel, but with front facing port.
Author: Arthur Yarwood
Royd AV77 Centre Speaker Photos
After a long search I finally found a Royd AV77 centre speaker for my personal setup. This model is rare as hens teeth, which is a shame as its very good. This is the only centre speaker Royd made and was intended to partner with the Minstrel, Squire and Doublet.
I’ve taken some photos of it and added them to the website.
Interesting Models, Rydal, Derwent & Ribbon.
I’ve recently been sent an interesting piece of literature by David Sawyer, which he acquired with a pair of Coniston’s from the US. It mentions three models of Royd I’ve not come across before, Rydal, Derwent & The Ribbon. The Rydal is a 14Ltr reflex box, The Derwent a large 3-way speaker and The Ribbon a very large box with Decca London Ribbon tweeter.
Does anyone know anything about these?
New Albion Photos
Many thanks to Torbjorn Bjorklund for supplying many great photos of his pair of Royd Albions. These were definitely one of Joe Akroyd’s more exclusive high end models, a great example of him really pushing the limits. They are extraordinarily rare on second hand market, in fact I’ve never seen a pair on ebay since starting work on this website!
Added A7 Photos
A14 Mk II Review Added
Just added review of the A14 MkII from Hi-Fi Choice, May 1991. Some insight into Royd’s early 14 litre speakers.
Rega Ela / Royd Apex Comparison Review Added.
Just added an interested review of the Royd Apex and Rega Ela (version 1) from Hi-Fi Review, Nov 1989. The first versions of the Rega Ela shared a good deal of design with the Royd Apex. It includes some elusive information on actively bi-amping the Royd Apex, using the Naim NAXO 2-4 active crossover.
New Coniston Info
I’ve updated the Coniston page with details of the different versions that existed, Series I, Series II and R. All were subtle different and are testament to Joe striving for perfection. I still have little info the first release of these, so if anyone has anything, I’d greatly appreciate it.
Sapphire Review Added
Just uploaded a review of the Sapphire’s, from Hi-Fi World, June 1992. This is from a round of up various speakers at the £200 price point and refers to the first version of this speaker (I presume as it mentions them being just single wired).