I dont really want to go down the 2nd hand route as have been burnt before. My meanderings through hifi had resulted in me buying some dual concentric tannoys to play with and see what the fuss was about. Tannoy dual concentric studio monitors advice please. For sale are 2 pairs of tannoy di5dc dual concentric speakers in excellent condition with mounting brackets and original boxes. Tannoy precision 60 advanced information pdf download. But i have found that, to me, wiring is very critical for these if i have any silver wire in my chain interconnects or speaker wire the music will sound harsh brittle and bright. Apr 10, 2007 i have tannoy hpd385s 15 inch, dual concentric and i love them. He thinks they dont sound as dynamic as they did when purchased new in the 60s. It is popular to say that loudspeakers havent changed at all. Tannoy monitor gold 15 1968 vintage dual concentric. By linking the tannoy dual concentric driver with a tannoy wideband supertweeter in an active system.
Tannoy ltd is a british manufacturer of loudspeakers and publicaddress systems. It features a 12 midhf dual concentric driver, a super tweeter that extends hf response to 61khz, and a. But the 15 monitors particularly the pre 80s silver, rad and golds are in a world of their own. Equipped with a nextgeneration 5inch dual concentric driver with a compact 0. Tannoy iw6 tdc dual concentric driver high performance. Professionally in my postproduction career i have used tannoy non dual concentric and dual concentric speakers since the mid 90s. A member of tannoys 3rdranking dimension series below the mighty series of kingdom and prestige, the 10inch dualconcentricequipped td10 is one of the four models that constitutes its own dimension series, and is the 2nd largest model in the series next to the td12. This makes the location of a suitable surround more difficult. This in turn means that a simpler crossover can be used, providing even greater sonic benefits.
Tannoy cvs 4 coaxial inceiling loudspeaker4 160w designed for use in background and foreground music sound systems, the cvs 4 speaker pair offers a wide frequency response of 77 hz to 22 khz at 10 db, a peak power handling capacity of 160w, t is suited for deployment in a wide variety of venues. Tannoy is best known for their dual concentric speakers where the tweeter is at the center of the midrange driver. There is no way to make a large multidriver speaker like the avg approximate a point source like the tannoy dual concentric driver. The long and storied legacy of tannoys studio monitors have endured the test of time and adapted with the evolution of technology. Tannoy monitor gold drivers are very musical and easy to listen. Crosssection of the 15 dual concentric monitor black. Tannoy cvs 4 coaxial inceiling loudspeaker pro audio.
By linking the tannoy dual concentric driver with a tannoy wideband supertweeter in an active system, carrying on the consistent frequency response and dispersion up to and beyond 40khz, a true wide bandwidth monitoring system has been created for use with contemporary high rate digital audio. Tannoy precision 6d active studio monitor each guitar. My reference speakers are a pair of tannoy 215 dmt ii professional studio monitors with two 15 drivers per channel, one of which is the famous dual concentric dc same speakers as found in professional mastering studios throughout the world. Predictably, tannoy talks a big talk about its new dual concentric drivers. Tannoy monitor silver 15 dual concentric speaker frequency test serial no. It provides a high performance solution for medium scale sound reinforcement and more demanding mixeduse bgm applications such as loud fashion retail outlets and bars. Dual concentric tannoy ams8dc fully weatherized 2way 8 inch speakers. It is popular to say that loudspeakers havent changed at all in the last half century.
A coaxial loudspeaker is a loudspeaker system in which the individual driver units radiate sound from the same point or axis. Tannoy iw62 tdc inwall dual concentric speaker system pair. For over 70 years, tannoy have been refining their dual concentric technology to recreate the tonal character and harmonic structure of sounds with unparalleled precision. I wouldnt hesitate to use mcintosh with them thoughand a number of folks on the mac forums use them.
Tannoy iw6 tdc dual concentric driver high performance in. Onaxis sound wave dispersion of the tannoys dualconcentric tweeter and woofer is claimed to be symmetrical. Tannoy has continued to develop the dual concentric concept, even when other more overtly modern products such as the constant directivity horn were capturing the headlines. Page 1 tannoys core technology, the dual concentric is unlike ordinary drive units in that it is effectively two drivers, properly merged into one. The tannoy hpd385 dual concentric is nominally a 15inch drive unit. Theses are 2 way concentric 8 speakersw center drivers. The driver used in the dc200 appears to be built along the same lines but is 10 in diameter and consequently offers a better bass response, making it viable as a main monitor in the small studio. Apr 04, 2017 for sale are 2 pairs of tannoy di5dc dual concentric speakers in excellent condition with mounting brackets and original boxes. Now this is interesting to get to try some of tannoy dual concentric well reknown. The original dual concentric was developed in 1947, since then it has found its place in some of the worlds most famous recording studios and has featured in many of.
Tannoy states that its most advanced design is the kingdom speaker, which i have never heard. Tannoys reveal monitors have long been popular among home. May 20, 2018 hi, im looking for advice on the best amp to use for my 70s tannoy devon speakers. Before tackling these distinct characteristics of the tannoy dual concentric technology, a brief description of the speaker is in order. Im really happy to be able to say that after so many years that finally we are able to return to designing new studio monitors using tannoy dual concentric drivers. The dual concentric is a trade mark of tannoy and is important because it maintains proper time alignment between lf and hf sources, which is something other concentrics do not achieve. The heart of gold today tannoy is introducing the tannoy gold series, the next generation of premium nearfield monitors. Discussion in audio hardware started by dgsinner, apr 10, 2007. Hi, im fred speckeen and i work as part of the innovation team at tannoy music group. Almost fortuitously a few things came together and i made impulse purchases with little or no planning.
Tannoy nfm8 dual concentric studio monitors rare includes biamp xa100 amp. With the tannoy dual concentric drivers there is a tight physical integration of the high and low frequency drivers, leading to a coherent and linear phase response. See also, the lauch of the dual concentric at the london radio show, 1947 on the tannoy web site click thumbnail image at right. I feed them juice with my kenwood supreme 700c,m,t combo,kd550 and a mac cd player,works for me. The company was founded by guy fountain in london, england as tulsemere manufacturing company in 1926 and moved to coatbridge, scotland in the 1970s. The previous dual concentric design served tannoy very well for a long time, so such a cleansheet overhaul was risky. Tannoy dual concentrics diy audio projects stereonet. Tannoy brings back its gold monitors for modern music.
Shop for the tannoy precision 6d active studio monitor each and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. The first is the vx12 and the second is the vx12hp. The highfrequency unit is positioned on the back of the low frequency driver so that they are on the same axis. Unfollow tannoy monitors to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Selling a used pair of tannoy nfm8 dmt studio reference monitors.
Page 1 aw the tannoy i6 aw is a premium quality all weather installation loudspeaker based around a 165mm 6. With all sound emanating from a singlepoint source the dual concentric driver concept has been the chief advantage and mainstay of the tannoy design. How does the baby of the new range compare with the competition. Hi, im looking for advice on the best amp to use for my 70s tannoy devon speakers. Tannoy vx 12 12 inch dual concentric full range loudspeakerblack see. The story ive heard is that tannoy only supplies the recone kits complete because they were unable to rely on their dealers to do a refoam without making a hash of it. For sale tannoy pro dual concentric speakers avforums.
Jul 04, 20 tannoy monitor silver 15 dual concentric speaker frequency test serial no. No the most detailed, and the soundstage depth is far from ideal, but despite these pitfalls, very enjoyable to listen. Tannoy monitor gold 15 1968 vintage dual concentric speakers. Tannoy vx 12 12 inch dual concentric full range loudspeakerblack see more like this. Advertised frequency response of the 15 dual concentric monitor black. Jun 05, 2005 my father has a pair of tannoy stuart model speakers with dual concentric 12 gold monitor. Tannoy gold 5 2way active studio monitor single vintage king. They are passive fixed crossovers that can be biamped. Tannoy history of the tannoy dual concentric facebook.
As a result, the dual concentric driver tannoy refers to it in the singular as, a single chassis comprising two separate drive units properly merged into one. Such was the ubiquity of the brand, the tannoy name, like hoover, became a synonym used to describe publicaddress systems of all types. Does anyone know if these speakers have crossover ne. He is in seattle and i am in portland, so i cant look at them first hand. Both are tannoy, which is based in the uk, and come from the same line. Tannoy monitor silver 15 vintage dual concentric speaker. Equipped with tannoys innovative dual concentric driver design, gold 8 studio monitors deliver unrivalled musical articulation and outstanding dynamics. I have tannoy hpd385s 15 inch, dual concentric and i love them. Aug 03, 2012 i also looked at the monitors, lrm, lgm etc, and the manley tannoy monitor. Suited for applications indoors or out, the i6 aw consistently delivers a powerful performance under a wide range of environmental conditions. However, when compared to other 15 speakers, the frame diameter is mariginally smaller, and the diameter of the actual cone is also a few millimeters smaller. Tannoy vx 12 19 inch full range passive dual concentric. Tannoy ams8dc dual concentric fully weatherized 2way 8.
First designed in 1943, tannoys proprietary dual concentric technology has been a staple in their studio monitors ever since. D700 main drivers came up for sale on ebay, then betterbyvalves on ebay did an early version of his now popular tannoy dc crossover on plywood, direct wired. While tannoy earned their reputation with their classic dual. View and download tannoy active studio monitors instruction manual online. I like their littlies and the big dual concentric monitors, and most tannoys in between. Find great deals on ebay for tannoy dc and tannoy speakers. Aug 30, 2015 tannoy states that its most advanced design is the kingdom speaker, which i have never heard. The idp is really an amalgamation of two preexisting products. It is an experience every budding audiophile should hear once in their lifetime. Hi, im fred speckeen and i work as part of the innovation team at tannoymusic group. It is an experience every budding audiophile should. This has attendant benefits on soundstaging and image. My father has a pair of tannoy stuart model speakers with dual concentric 12 gold monitor. The vx 12 is a new evolution of tannoys marketleading v 12, renowned for its exceptional performance and versatility making it a premier choice for many typical applications.
This range of seven models comprised three discrete 2way speakers and four dual concentric models. Ideally richer sounds i have a voucher and ideally sub. I also looked at the monitors, lrm, lgm etc, and the manley tannoy monitor. Unlike today, where theres a plethora of monitors to choose from, up until the 1980s there was scant choice and the vast majority of british studios used large tannoy dual concentrics. It features a 12 midhf dual concentric driver, a super tweeter that extends hf response to 61khz, and a 15 lf driver for bass down to 24hz. On the back of the monitors, one will also find a lr speaker position switch, aux input and monitor link jacks, and a bass adjust switch with shaves up to 4db from the low frequency range. These speakers were used in my ht in my last house and i am now in the process of building a professionallyinstalled much larger cinema in my new house featuring all jbl pro speakers. The tannoy revolution dc6t floorstanding speaker in use. Concentric driver the eightinch tannoy dual concentric type 2046 driver is used in the 800a. I bought these in a working studio package from a local music store in the early 90s. Tannoy gold 8 2way active studio monitor single vintage king. Electronics free delivery possible on eligible purchases.
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