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TANNOY WIDEBAND™ TECHNOLOGY

Tannoy has incorporated its own WideBand™ technology into the design of all Sensys
loudspeakers. Not only does this exceptional in-house technology resolve fine detail of high
frequency information but it also effectively enhances the listening experience throughout
the whole frequency rangie. The WideBand™ high frequency system creates an increased
immediacy, airiness and impact making music sound more natural and true to life.

Music contains transient information and rich harmonics beyond the range of human
hearing for pure tones. Even bass notes have leading edge transients reaching 30kHz.
Operating between the roll-off point of the exclusive Tannoy mid-bass driver unit and
51kHz, the Tannoy Sensys WideBand™ high frequency unit will accurately reproduce the
leading edge of individual notes allowing the listener to experience the entire bandwidth
information of instruments.

In addition, the extension of the frequency response, by fully two octaves, corrects time and
phase response within the bandwidth of normal human hearing. Taking these acoustical
phase anomalies beyond the audible range adds realism to the soundstage through
improvements in imaging and the placement of instruments.

TANNOY DRIVER TECHNOLOGY

The Sensys range utilises two different approaches to the driver array, Discrete and
Dual Concentric™.

DISCRETE

This main driver, built around an immensely strong cast chassis, is used in the entry-level
models in the range. Its rigid construction controls the energy created by its long throw
driver with consummate ease, a crucial factor in creating a drive unit capable not only
of high power delivery and tremendous bass output, but also of great subtlety and finesse.

The clean and open midrange performance is further enhanced through smooth transition
to the extended bandwidth performance of the exclusive Tannoy WideBand™ high
frequency unit.

DUAL CONCENTRIC™

Tannoy Dual Concentric™ drivers have been incorporated into the top of the range Sensys
models. Intensive research and development has produced an all-new version of this
proven technology that builds upon the legendary performance of this exclusive Tannoy
driver design.

The time coherent, point source and constant directivity nature of the dispersion characteristics
inherent in the Dual makes it an accepted industry standard in studio monitoring. By
exceeding the rigorous demands of the recording and mastering environment Tannoy can
ensure that playback performance in the home, whether in two channel stereo or multi
channel home cinema mode, is strictly controlled to accurately reflect the sound engineers
artistry. In nature all sounds emanate from a single point in space. The high frequency
unit of the Dual, centrally mounted in the throat of the main mid/bass driver, is so positioned
as to acoustically replicate this single point source; delivering an incredibly natural sound
with an incredibly wide imaging 'sweet spot' that creates an expansive soundstage with
remarkably focussed placement of vocals and instrumentation.

This class leading performance is further enhanced by the inclusion of a pod mounted
Tannoy SuperTweeter™ to extend the frequency bandwidth to over 50kHz. Greater precision,
tighter imaging and increased presence are assured throughout the entire audible frequency
band; even with normal Red Book Standard 20kHz limited CD software.

With such airy and spacious reproduction Sensys engages the senses in a way perhaps
only previously experienced at a live performance.

Summary of Contents for SENSYS 1

Page 1: ...O W N E R S M A N U A L...

Page 2: ...ghts 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...

Page 3: ...tremendous bass output but also of great subtlety and finesse The clean and open midrange performance is further enhanced through smooth transition to the extended bandwidth performance of the exclus...

Page 4: ...les connecting them to the amplifier We would recommend that you always keep the cable runs the same length for each speaker Remember cable construction can affect the sound quality so be prepared to...

Page 5: ...LURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE OR INJURY SHOULD THE SPEAKER BECOME DETACHED IN USE SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE IF YOU ARE UNSURE WHICH WALL FIXING IS BEST SUITED TO YOUR PROPOSED MOUNTING LOCATION...

Page 6: ...t bass and treble information is being reproduced from both speakers if not switch off the amplifier and recheck the connections See fig 4 8 BI AMPING Bi Amping extends the principle of bi wiring one...

Page 7: ...e discreet channel for special effects playback or for music applications as a dedicated low frequency instrument channel This places new demands on the surround and centre channel loudspeakers in bot...

Page 8: ...on should be made to the dedicated centre channel output on your A V processor amplifier REAR EFFECTS SPEAKERS The integrity of the special effects soundstage created by the source material will be co...

Page 9: ...al Panel Fig 3 Single Wire Mode LOW FREQUENCY NEGATIVE TERMINAL HIGH FREQUENCY NEGATIVE TERMINAL LOW FREQUENCY POSITIVE TERMINAL HIGH FREQUENCY POSITIVE TERMINAL POWER AMPLIFIER SPEAKER L R TO RIGHT L...

Page 10: ...ig 4 Bi Wire Mode Fig 5 Bi Amp Mode SPEAKER TO RIGHT TO RIGHT SPEAKER POWER AMPLIFIER LOW FREQUENCY L R POWER AMPLIFIER HIGH FREQUENCY L R LINKS REMOVED LINKS REMOVED POWER AMPLIFIER L R SPEAKER TO RI...

Page 11: ...RTH OR GROUND TERMINAL LOW FREQUENCY POSITIVE TERMINAL HIGH FREQUENCY POSITIVE TERMINAL POWER AMPLIFIER SPEAKER L R TO RIGHT LINKS IN PLACE EARTH CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER OPTIONAL TO GROUND OR Fig 6 Te...

Page 12: ...MPLIFIER L R SPEAKER TO RIGHT 12 Fig 8 Bi Wire Mode Sensys DC Models Fig 9 Bi Amp Mode Sensys DC Models TO GROUND OR ON AMPLIFIER OPTIONAL EARTH CONNECTION SPEAKER TO RIGHT TO RIGHT SPEAKER POWER AMPL...

Page 13: ...g 10 Recommended positioning stereo pair Fig 11 Recommended positioning home cinema 0 5 METRES OR MORE 1 5 TO 4 5 METRES 1 METRE OR MORE 1 0 METRE OR MORE 0 5 METRE OR MORE SUB 1 5 TO 4 5 METRES REAR...

Page 14: ...14 Fig 12 Tweeter fitting on Sensys DC models Fig 13 Location of threaded insert for Omnimount type wall brackets MOUNTING PLATE OF OMNIMOUNT BRACKET...

Page 15: ...x 6 Volume litres 13 36 13 4 5 Weight kg lbs 7 15 4 15 33 1 9 5 20 9 4 8 8 Finish options Maple Maple Maple Maple SPECIFICATIONS SENSYS DC1 SENSYS DC2 SENSYS DCC Recommended amplifier power Watts RMS...

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