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VQ 100

Tannoy adopts a policy of continuous improvement and product specification is subject to change

VQ 100 data file // issue 1.05 // 16.04.09

Tannoy United Kingdom

T: 00 44 (0) 1236 420199

E: [email protected]

Tannoy Deutschland

T: 00 49 (180) 1111 881

E: [email protected]

Tannoy France

T: 00 33 (0)1 7036 7473

E: [email protected]

TC|Group Americas

T: 00 1 (519) 745 1158

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

System Type

3-Way Full Range - Point Source

Frequency Response (-3dB) 

(1)

115Hz - 23kHz

Frequency Range (-10dB) 

(1)

90Hz - 27kHz

Operating Modes

Bi-Amp (LF,MF/HF) 
User Configurable
Tri-Amp (LF, MF,HF)
User Configurable

System Sensitivity (1W @1m) 

(2)

Bi-Amp

LF (80Hz - 450Hz)

105dB  (2.0V @ 4 Ohms)

Passive MF/HF (450Hz - 23kHz)

110dB (2.83V @ 8ohms)

Tri-Amp

LF (80Hz - 450Hz)

105dB  (2.0V @ 4 Ohms)

MF (450Hz - 7kHz)

111dB (2.83V @ 8 Ohms)

HF (7kHz - 23kHz)

110dB (2.83V @ 8 Ohms)

Dispersion (-6dB)

100 degrees conical

Driver Complement

LF

2 x 300mm (12.00”) Low 
Frequency Transducers, Semi 
Horn Loaded

MF/HF

Dual Concentric™ Compression
driver loaded into a single 
PSW™ Waveguide

Crossover

Bi-amp 450Hz (active)
7kHz (passive)
Tri-amp 450Hz, 7kHz (active)

Directivity Factor (Q)

8.5 averaged 1kHz to 10kHz

Directivity Index (DI)

9.3 averaged 1kHz to 10kHz

Rated Maximum SPL 

(2)

Average

Peak

Low Frequency

135dB 

141dB 

Mid Frequency

134dB 

140dB 

High Frequency

133dB  

139dB 

Passive MF/HF

134dB

140dB 

Power Handling 

(3)

Average

Peak

LF @ 4 Ohms

1000W (63.3V)    2000W

MF @ 8 Ohms

200W (40V)         400W 

HF @ 8 Ohms

90W (27V)           180W 

Passive MF/HF @ 8 Ohms

200W (40V)         400W  

Recommended Amplifier Power

Low Frequency

2000W into 4 Ohms

Mid Frequency

400W into 8 Ohms

High Frequency

200W into 8 Ohms

Passive MF/HF

400W into 8 Ohms

Nominal Impedance

Low Frequency

4ohms (4.1 Ohms Minimum)

Mid Frequency

8ohms (6.0 Ohms Minimum)

High Frequency

8ohms (8.6 Ohms Minimum)

System

PART NUMBER 

MODEL NAME 

COLOUR 

PACKED QUANTITY 

8001 4820

VQ 100

BLACK

1

Ordering Information

Enclosure

18mm (0.71") birch plywood. 
Vented and internally braced.

Grille

Powder coated perforated steel grille

Finish

Black or white textured paint
(custom colours on request)

Connectors

Barrier Strip

Fittings

8 x Recessed carrying handles 
12 x M10 flying inserts

Dimensions

925mm x 694mm x 515mm 
(36.42" x 27.32" x 20.28")

NET Weight

65kg (143.3 lbs)

Notes:
(1) Average over stated bandwidth. Measured at 3 metres on axis, then referred to 1 metre
(2) Unweighted pink noise input, measured at 3 metres in an anechoic chamber, 
then referred to 1 metre
(3) Accelerated Life Test (EIA RS426-B)

A full range of measurements, performance data, CLF and Ease™ Data can be
downloaded from www.tannoy.com

Full independent verification of published specifications carried out by NWAA Labs,
California can also be obtained from the downloads section of www.tannoy.com 

Tannoy operates a policy of continuous research and development. The introduction
of new materials or manufacturing methods will always equal or exceed the
published specifications, which Tannoy reserves the right to alter without prior
notice. Please verify the latest specifications when dealing with critical applications.

Construction

Summary of Contents for VQ 100

Page 1: ...in keeping what is effectively a Dual Concentric behind a single horn gives us many performance advantages Performance of the VQ 100 in terms of accuracy sound quality is second to none The VQ 100 inc...

Page 2: ...HF 8 Ohms 90W 27V 180W Passive MF HF 8 Ohms 200W 40V 400W Recommended Amplifier Power Low Frequency 2000W into 4 Ohms Mid Frequency 400W into 8 Ohms High Frequency 200W into 8 Ohms Passive MF HF 400W...

Page 3: ...up americas com PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS LF MF HF Complete ELECTRICAL TRANSFER FUNCTION FOR OPTIMAL OPERATION BI AMP MODE ANECHOIC FREQUENCY RESPONSE TRI AMP MODE Frequency Response Processed Bi ampli...

Page 4: ...MEASUREMENTS ELECTRICAL TRANSFER FUNCTION FOR OPTIMAL OPERATION TRI AMP MODE SENSITIVITY LF RAISED 5DB Frequency Response Digital Signal Processor frequency Hz frequency Hz VQ 100 Active 2 way_3 6v 4...

Page 5: ...MEASUREMENTS 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 40 30 20 10 0 10 IMPEDANCE TRI AMP MODE HORIZONTAL OFF AXIS RESPONSE BI AMP MODE Impedance vs frequency frequency Hz frequency Hz Frequency Response Processed Bi am...

Page 6: ...LOWER OFF AXIS RESPONSE BI AMP MODE HORIZONTAL OFF AXIS RESPONSE TRI AMP MODE Frequency Response Processed Bi amplified Lower Vertical Off axis Frequency Response Processed Tri amplified Horizontal Of...

Page 7: ...MEASUREMENTS Horizontal Beamwidth 1 3 Octave Vertical Beamwidth 1 3 Octave VERTICAL LOWER OFF AXIS RESPONSE TRI AMP MODE BEAMWIDTH BI AMP MODE Frequency Response Processed Tri amplified Lower Vertical...

Page 8: ...as T 00 1 519 745 1158 E info tcgroup americas com VQ 100 Tannoy adopts a policy of continuous improvement and product specification is subject to change PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS 1 0 0 Q VS FREQUENCY...

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Page 10: ...24 12 0 100 Hz 125 Hz 160 Hz 200 Hz 0 30 60 90 270 300 330 48 36 24 12 0 250 Hz 315 Hz 400 Hz 500 Hz 0 30 60 90 270 300 330 48 36 24 12 0 0 30 60 90 270 300 330 48 36 24 12 0 0 30 60 90 270 300 330 48...

Page 11: ...24 12 0 0 30 60 90 270 300 330 48 36 24 12 0 0 30 60 90 270 300 330 48 36 24 12 0 0 30 60 90 270 300 330 48 36 24 12 0 0 30 60 90 270 300 330 48 36 24 12 0 0 30 60 90 300 330 48 36 24 12 0 4 kHz 5 kH...

Page 12: ...y Deutschland T 00 49 180 1111 881 E enquiries tannoy com Tannoy France T 00 33 0 1 7036 7473 E ventes tannoy com TC Group Americas T 00 1 519 745 1158 E info tcgroup americas com DIMENSIONAL SKETCHES...

Page 13: ...Tannoy France T 00 33 0 1 7036 7473 E ventes tannoy com TC Group Americas T 00 1 519 745 1158 E info tcgroup americas com OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Ordering Information 5470 0220 VQ Flying Bracket Single...

Page 14: ...on axis at 1 meter In Bi amp mode the Mid High section shall produce a sound pressure level of 110dB SPL on axis at 1 meter with a power input of 1 Watt and shall be capable of producing a peak outpu...

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