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 (1.5mm
2
) 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 (2.5mm
2
). 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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