Oct 22, 2004 3:30 PM

TANNOY PRECISION IDP
October 2006—Tannoy’s www.tannoy.com iDP™ (Interactive Digital Programming) technology has now been incorporated within two new Precision monitors—Precision 6iDP and 8iDP. These versatile and intelligent active monitoring systems bring together the unique Tannoy Dual Concentric™ and WideBand™ technology with the latest cutting-edge digital processing from TC Electronic. TO READ THE REVIEW, CLICK HERE.

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TANNOY PRECISION IDP
March 2006—Tannoy showed a DSP version of its Precision Series monitors called the Precision iDP. Looking much the same as the original but with much more inside the box, the new speakers feature networking intelligence, Class-D digital amps, AES/EBU inputs and support for setups up to 5.3.

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TANNOY REVEAL 5A ACTIVE STUDIO MONITOR
October 2005—The new Reveal 5A studio monitor provides tight, punchy and controlled bass response with a clean and open midrange for superb vocal intelligibility. A new soft-dome high-frequency unit extends response to beyond 30 kHz, ensuring increased tonal accuracy of individual instruments. The new Reveal 5A provides greater bandwidth, significantly lower distortion, smoother responses, more accurate phase control and higher sensitivity levels in a smaller package. Price: $399 each.

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TANNOY PRECISION 8D ACTIVE STUDIO MONITOR
October 2005—The Precision 8D incorporates the Tannoy Dual Concentric driver and WideBand technology, delivering a new standard for near-field reference monitoring. Precision 8D Active provides superior bandwidth, low distortion, smooth response, accurate phase control, high sensitivity levels and input source flexibility. A calibrated EQ facility for mid/near/close-field monitoring, MF and HF trim shelving controls, analog and digital input trim facilities allow setting user requirements for all listening environments. Price: $1,029 each. TO READ THE REVIEW, CLICK HERE

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TANNOY PRECISION, PRECISION D
June 2005—Unveiled at Musikmesse 2005, Tannoy's Precision (passive) and Precision D (active) monitors use the company's Dual-Concentric Constant Directivity drive unit, which comprises a cone LF/MF driver and a 1-inch titanium-dome tweeter positioned on the back of the woofer for true point source playback. Additionally, there is a 1-inch titanium-dome SuperTweeter^™ that extends the monitor's bandwidth to 51 kHz. Both active and passive models are shielded, and are available with 6- and 8-inch woofers.

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TANNOY REVEAL SERIES
June 2005—Tannoy's second-generation Reveal Series monitors are now available in active, passive and digital configurations. The active Reveal 5A ($399 each) has 40W and 20W amps driving its 5-inch woofer and 1-inch soft-dome tweeter, for a 65 to 30k Hz response. The passive (Reveal 6, $229 each; and Reveal 66, $339 each) and digital (Reveal 6D; $629 each, and Reveal 66D—pictured—$799 each) models are available with single or dual 6-inch LF/MF drive units sporting the multi-fiber paper pulp cone and SuperTweeter for response to 51 kHz. The digital line also includes Reveal 8D ($799), an 8-inch woofer version. The Reveal 8D provides S/PDIF coaxial inputs and slave outputs, as well as XLR analog inputs. Optional Activ-Assist software can help Reveal 8D users set the speaker equalization to compensate for room acoustics and/or placement. The program measures the characteristics of the monitor compared to an anechoic free-space reference and recommends from more than 2,000 DIP switch combinations for the best possible response. The software, supplied with a pre-calibrated mic and the necessary cables, requires a typical Windows or Mac computer with a standard soundcard I/O facility.

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TANNOY PRECISION SERIES
June 2005—The Tannoy Precision Series combines 6- or 8-inch dual-concentric coaxial drivers with a SuperTweeter^™ for 51kHz response. The company also upgraded its entire Reveal line — now in active, passive and bi-amped digital input versions — with SuperTweeters on the high-end models. Also new is optional Activ-Assist software (Mac/PC) that includes a calibrated measurement mic to help users set speaker EQ to compensate for room acoustics or placement.

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TANNOY TS12 SUBWOOFER
October 2004—Tannoy has now added a more powerful version—the TS12—that's designed to enhance the performance of stereo or multichannel loudspeaker systems. Despite the TS12's high power and very low-frequency performance, the external dimensions are not much more than 1 cubic foot in size, including the attractive coned-shaped spiked feet. The TS12 is a 22-liter, closed-box design with a down-firing 12-inch woofer driven by a 500-watt RMS amplifier.

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TANNOY ELLIPSE 8 IDP
July 2004—Two striking surround systems from Tannoy—the Ellipse 8 iDP™ 5.1 ($14,995) and Ellipse 10 iDP 5.1 ($16,995)—are built from the company's visually striking monitor series, the Ellipse. Incorporating Tannoy's WideBand technology, the Ellipse range features three-way active monitors utilizing Dual Concentric drivers and a separately housed SuperTweeter™. Also, Tannoy's included iDP (Interactive Digital Programming) technology offers DSP-based room-optimization capabilities. The Ellipse 8 features 8-inch dual drivers, the Ellipse 10 features 10-inch dual drivers and both models deliver frequency responses extending above 50 kHz. Both the Ellipse 8 and Ellipse 10 offer two-way amplification via a 200W amp for the woofer and a 200W amp for the tweeter/SuperTweeter combination. The Ellipse 8 iDP 5.1 system includes five Ellipse 8 monitors with a powerful 1,500W active subwoofer—the Ellipse TS212 iDP—which features dual side-firing 12-inch aluminum cones. The Ellipse 10 iDP 5.1 system also features the TS212 iDP sub and is completed by five Ellipse 10 monitors.

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TANNOY TS8 AND TS10 SUBS
May 2004—Designed for studio use, Tannoy's active TS8 and TS10 subs measure less than one cubic foot in size. The $399 TS8 has a downfiring 8-inch driver and 200-watt amp; the larger $549 TS10 uses a 10-inch driver/300W amp combo. The units operate down to 32 Hz and 29 Hz, respectively, and utilize Tannoy's BASH amplifier technology, combining the best of Class-D and Class-A/B designs. I/O is on XLRs; the output can be selected as either a direct feed or switched to provide an 80Hz highpass filter.

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TANNOY REVEAL X
December 2003—Tannoy's new passive near-field monitor is the Reveal X, a dedicated center-channel complement to Tannoy's Reveal speakers. It features two 6.5-inch LF drivers and a 1-inch HF driver. Usage is not limited to just the center channel: A pair can be used for stereo operation. Stated frequency response is 65 to 20k Hz.

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TANNOY ELLIPSE IDP
October 2003—Tannoy Ellipse iDP™ is a new, intelligent active monitoring system, combining the unique Tannoy Dual Concentric™ and WIDEBAND™ technology with the latest cutting-edge digital processing expertise from TC Electronic. Tannoy's renowned acoustic skills blend with DSP technology, networking intelligence and PWM digital amplifiers to provide a new level of performance and operation convenience in studio monitors. This stunningly versatile monitoring system offers full bass management and instant recall of stored pre-selected crossover frequencies.

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TANNOY REVEAL X
November 2002—Tannoy expands its Reveal line with the Reveal X, a dedicated center-channel monitor with a low-profile design that offers a consistent sound when panned across left, center and right units in a Reveal 5.1 system. Reveal X uses the same drive units as other Reveal models while doubling up on the mid-bass unit for greater power handling—ideal for the extra level that the center channel often needs to achieve. In pairs, the Reveal X is also ideal for DJ remix monitoring. Its shielded-driver complement is two 6.5-inch woofers paired to a 1-inch soft-dome tweeter, in a ported, 8.3x20.8x10.25-inch, 29.3-pound cabinet. Response is 65 to 20k Hz (±3 dB).

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TANNOY ELLIPSE 8
October 2002—The first of a new generation of monitors featuring Tannoy Wideband technology, the Ellipse 8 has a frequency response extending above 50 kHz. Based on a fully time-aligned, three-way active system using an 8-inch Dual Concentric drive unit, plus SuperTweeter drive with a 90° horizontal dispersion. The uniquely shaped cabinet is constructed of laminated birch with a massive MDF baffle and rear panel forming an enclosure that is non-resonant acoustically and mechanically. 14.7x8.1x13.75 inches. USA list: $3,595/pair.

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TANNOY SYSTEM 800A SURROUND PACKAGE
December 2001—Tannoy's top-of-the-line 5.1 system System 800A Surround Package ($5,736) is comprised of five System 800A active loudspeakers and a PS350B subwoofer with bass-management control, the System 800A system can be switched from 5.1 to full-range stereo operation via a footswitch, ideal for referencing 5.1 mixes to source-stereo program material. The System 800A monitors, all magnetically shielded, employ Dual Concentric drive units well suited to multichannel operation and are bi-amped (90W for both LF and HF sections).

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TANNOY SYSTEM 800A
June 2000—Tannoy’s System 800A employs an 8-inch dual-concentric driver with two 90W amplifiers for the LF and HF and an electronic crossover. Tannoy’s Dual Concentric Point Source technology creates a coherent wavefront that is consistent both on- and off-axis, and provides audio engineers greater freedom of movement in the mix position. The System 800A’s free-field frequency response is rated at 44 to 20k Hz. This magnetically shielded monitor can accommodate -10dBu and +4dBu signal levels on its XLR/jack connector. Retail: $1,895 per pair.

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TANNOY SURROUND SYSTEMS
March 1999—Tannoy offers several 5.1 system packages. The Tannoy Reveal Active 5.1 System comprises five Reveal Active Loudspeakers and one PS110 Subwoofer; retail cost is $2,745. The Tannoy System 600A 5.1 System comprises five System 600A Active Loudspeakers and one PS115B Subwoofer; retail is $5,285. The Tannoy System 800A 5.1 System comprises five System 800A Active Loudspeakers and one PS115B Subwoofer; retail is $6,285. Tannoy sells speakers individually and has several more 5.1 systems available. The Reveal Active Loudspeaker combines twin 50W amplifiers, a shielded 6.5-inch bass driver and a shielded 1-inch soft-dome tweeter with a frequency response of 65 to 20k Hz and a capacity of a maximum SPL of 114 dB. The bi-amplified System 600A features a dual-concentric 6.5-inch drive unit and dual 70W amplifiers. Frequency response is 44 to 20k Hz and maximum SPL is 107 dB. The System 800A is similar, but features an 8-inch dual-concentric drive unit and two 90W amplifiers. Frequency response is 44 to 20k Hz and maximum SPL is 110 dB.

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TANNOY PS10
March 1999—The Tannoy PS110 Pro active subwoofer features a 10-inch long-throw transducer that offers low-frequency extension (-3 dB at 31 Hz) while maintaining the ability to produce high SPL (110dB peaks) in a compact footprint.