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Page 2: ...ights 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 Sensys loudspeakers for ma...
Page 3: ...d 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 a...
Page 4: ...bles 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 experiment to find a cable that suits your ear and audio system TERMINAL PANEL DESIGNS In the discrete models there is a robust bi wiring terminal panel designed to take substantial high quality loud...
Page 5: ...ILURE 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 INSTALLATION To avoid potential damage to your loudspeaker ensure that the amplifier is switched OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting any cables Before switching on double check that all connecti...
Page 6: ...at 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 stage further In this connection option separate power amplifiers are used for bass and treble signals in each loudspeaker Four mono or two stereo amplifiers of the same type are required for a stere...
Page 7: ...le 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 both the mixing environment and the playback environment The 5 1 format allows the mix engineer in the recording studio to assign audio information to one or more discreet channels of playback providing...
Page 8: ...ion 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 compromised if the speakers are installed on the sidewalls for that reason they should always be placed behind the main viewing position The placement of floor standing speakers at the rear should mirr...
Page 9: ...nal 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 LINKS IN PLACE ...
Page 10: ...Fig 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 RIGHT ...
Page 11: ...ARTH 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 Terminal Panel Sensys DC Models Fig 7 Single Wire Mode Sensys DC Models ...
Page 12: ...AMPLIFIER 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 AMPLIFIER LOW FREQUENCY L R POWER AMPLIFIER HIGH FREQUENCY L R LINKS REMOVED ...
Page 13: ...ig 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 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 20 150 20 175 20 150 Continuous power handling Watts RMS 110 125 110 Peak power handling Watts 325 375 325 Sensitivity 2 83Volts 1 mtr 88dB 89dB 88dB Nominal impedance Ohms 8 8 8 Low Frequency Alignm...
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