WARRANTY
This equipment has been produced and tested with care and precision. All Tannoy speaker systems are built to give
first class service and carry a 5-year warranty. Active subwoofers carry a 1-year warranty.
If the equipment proves to be defective within this period for any reason other than accident, misuse, unauthorised
modification or fair wear and tear, Tannoy will repair any such defect or, at our option, replace it without charge for
parts, labour or return carriage. This warranty is given in addition to the customer's statutory rights.
If you suspect a problem with your loudspeakers please contact your local Tannoy dealer who will be able to advise
on appropriate action.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting Tannoy loudspeakers; developed in the UK by our dedicated team of design
engineers they are the choice of discriminating music lovers the world over. Musical excellence is
designed into our loudspeakers from the start. Careful selection of the very best components
combined with strict quality control procedures in the production process ensures this level of excellence
is maintained.
To gain maximum performance from your loudspeakers, please take time to read this owner's manual
in full before installation. Once you have set up your new loudspeakers please complete and return
the registration document - this does not limit your legal rights.
Loudspeakers are electromechanical devices that 'run-in' through use; performance will therefore
improve after an initial period of 24hrs use. Once they have been further run-in over a longer
period, there will be clear enhancement of the stereo imaging, mid-band quality and bass
performance characteristics.
We are confident that you will continue to enjoy your new Tannoy loudspeakers for many years
to come.
O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
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AMPLIFIER MATCHING
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FINE TUNING
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BASS TUNING
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BI-AMPING
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SCREENING
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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SET-UP DIAGRAMS
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AMPLIFIER MATCHING
Consult the enclosed product specification sheet as this clearly shows the acceptable power range for
amplifier matching to your speakers. The high peak power handling of Tannoy loudspeakers permits
responsible use with more powerful amplifiers - please read the Warranty.
As with all loudspeaker systems, the power handling is a function of voice coil thermal capacity. Care
should be taken to avoid overdriving any amplifier, as this will cause output overload resulting in
'clipping' or distortion within the output signal. This, if done for any extended period, will cause damage
to the speakers.
Generally an amplifier of higher power that is running hard, but free of distortion, will do less damage
to the loudspeaker than a lower power amplifier continually clipping. Remember also that a high
powered amplifier running at less than 90% of output power generally sounds a great deal better than
a lower powered example struggling to achieve 100%. An amplifier with insufficient drive capability
will not allow the full performance of the loudspeakers to be realised.
CABLE CHOICE
Always use the best quality of cable available within your budget. High quality audio signals passing
from the amplifier to the loudspeaker are unusual in their demands on the cable. Wide dynamic range
and frequency bandwidth information has to coexist with the ability to transmit peak currents of at least
10amps, without incurring any loss or signal impairment. This explains why the sound quality of the
information reproduced by the loudspeakers is so dependant on the physical properties of the cables
connecting them to the amplifier.
Technically, we recommend two-core cable with cross section area not less than 1.5 square millimetres
(1.5mm2) for cable runs of up to 3 metres. For longer lengths you will require to use cable with a
minimum cross sectional area of 2.5 square millimetres (2.5mm2). In addition always keep the cable
runs the same length for each speaker.
Cable construction can affect the sound quality. Be prepared to experiment to find a cable that suits
your ear and audio system. We do not recommend the use of braided (Litz) or coaxial cables as these
have a high capacitance that may affect the stability of certain amplifiers.
QUICK SET UP
PLEASE REFER TO THE SPECIFICATION AND INSTALLATION DIAGRAM SHEET SUPPLIED WITH THIS
MANUAL
1. Remove the loudspeakers from all packaging.
Fold the carton flaps right back and invert the carton and contents.
Lift the carton clear of the contents.
Remove all the inner packaging from the product.
(See figure 1)
It is strongly recommended that you store all the packaging to allow protected transportation
in future.
2. Stand mounting or bookshelf speakers should be located securely in an appropriate position. If wall
mounting any speakers, we strongly recommend that you use a bracket which will support the base
of the speaker. Use of a bracket that screws directly onto the back panel of the speaker can cause
too much strain to be exerted on the fixing point and the panel itself. This may cause panel
detachment when in use and could present the risk of injury.
3. Floor-standing models perform best with carpet piercing spikes fitted. These are supplied, along
with lock nuts, and should be fitted into the threaded holes in the base of the cabinet. Level the
speaker and then tighten the lock nuts firmly but without using undue force. Spike locating cups
are provided in the accessory pack and these may be used to protect sensitive floor surfaces.
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