Tannoy VQ 100 Technical Specifications Download Page 2

VQ 100

VQ 100 // issue 1.09 // 22.03.11

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Construction

System 

VQ 100 

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 & Operating 

Freq. (1W @1m)

 (2)

Bi-Amp

LF (80Hz - 450Hz) 

105dB  (2.0V @ 4 Ohms)

Passive MF/HF (450Hz - 23kHz) 

110dB (2.83V @ 8 Ohms)

Tri-Amp

LF (80Hz - 450Hz) 

105dB  (2.0V @ 4 Ohms)

MF (450Hz - 7kHz) 

111dB (2.83V @ 8 Ohms)

HF (7kHz - 23kHz) 

111dB (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

Directivity Factor (Q)

  

8.5 averaged 1kHz to 10kHz

Directivity Index (DI)

  

9.3 averaged 1kHz to 10kHz

Rated Maximum SPL 

(2)

 

Average 

Peak

LF 

135dB  

141dB

MF  

134dB  

140dB

HF  

133dB  

139dB 

Passive MF/HF 

134dB  

140dB

Power Handling 

(3)

 

Average 

Programme

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

LF 

2000W into 4 Ohms

MF 

400W into 8 Ohms

HF 

200W into 8 Ohms

Passive MF/HF 

400W into 8 Ohms

Ordering Information

  PART NUMBER 

MODEL NAME 

COLOUR 

 PACKED QUANTITY

 

8001 4820 

VQ 100 

BLACK 

 

 

8001 4821 

VQ 100 

WHITE 

 

   

 

Nominal Impedance

LF 

4 Ohms (4.1 Ohms Minimum)

MF 

8 Ohms (6.0 Ohms Minimum)

HF 

8 Ohms (8.6 Ohms Minimum)

Distortion 2

nd Harmonic   3rd Harmonic

110dBSPL

 

250Hz 

 

2.188 

0.737

2kHz 

 

2.131 

0.133 

5kHz 

 

1.103 

0.171

115dBSPL 

250Hz 

 

2.226 

0.742

2kHz 

 

3.643 

0.203 

5kHz 

 

1.977 

0.431

120dBSPL 

250Hz 

 

2.339 

0.752

2kHz 

 

6.273 

0.441 

5kHz 

 

3.463 

1.125

125dBSPL 

250Hz 

 

2.550 

0.747

2kHz 

 

10.556 

1.157 

5kHz 

 

6.053 

3.602

Enclosure 

18mm (0.71”) birch plywood.   

    

Internally braced.

Grille 

Powder coated perforated 

    

steel grille

Finish 

Textured black or white paint

 

    

(custom colours on request) 

Connectors 

Barrier Strip and Speakon

    

connector   

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 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.

Summary of Contents for VQ 100

Page 1: ...ur unique approach 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 incorporates a unique driver technology to radiate a coherent single point source for superior dispersion control when coupled to a PSW Point Source Waveguide This advanced design alig...

Page 2: ...hms Passive MF HF 400W into 8 Ohms Ordering Information PART NUMBER MODEL NAME COLOUR PACKED QUANTITY 8001 4820 VQ 100 BLACK 1 8001 4821 VQ 100 WHITE 1 Nominal Impedance LF 4 Ohms 4 1 Ohms Minimum MF 8 Ohms 6 0 Ohms Minimum HF 8 Ohms 8 6 Ohms Minimum Distortion 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic 110dBSPL 250Hz 2 188 0 737 2kHz 2 131 0 133 5kHz 1 103 0 171 115dBSPL 250Hz 2 226 0 742 2kHz 3 643 0 203 5kHz 1 ...

Page 3: ... Electrical Transfer Function for Optimal Operation Bi Amp Mode Anechoic Frequency Response Tri Amp Mode Frequency Hz Frequency Hz Frequency Hz Level dB Level dB Level dB Frequency Response Processed Bi amplified 40 30 20 10 0 10 10 100 1000 10000 100000 Frequency Hz LF MF HF Complete Frequency Response Processed Bi amplified Frequency Response Processed Bi amplified 40 30 20 10 0 10 10 100 1000 1...

Page 4: ...unction for Optimal Operation Tri Amp Mode Impedance Bi Amp Mode Impedance Tri Amp Mode Frequency Hz Frequency Hz Level dB Impedance Ohms Impedance Ohms Frequency Response Digital Signal Processor 40 30 20 10 0 10 10 100 1000 10000 100000 Frequency Hz Level dB LF MF HF Frequency Response Digital Signal Processor Impedance vs frequency 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 1 10 100 1000 10000 100000 Frequ...

Page 5: ... Frequency Hz Frequency Hz Level dB Level dB Level dB Frequency Response Processed Bi amplified 40 30 20 10 0 10 10 100 1000 10000 100000 Frequency Hz Level dB 0 deg 10 deg 20 deg 30 deg 40 deg Frequency Response Processed Bi amplified Horizontal Off axis Frequency Response Processed Bi amplified Upper Vertical Off axis 40 30 20 10 0 10 10 100 1000 10000 100000 Frequency Hz Level dB 0 deg 10 deg 2...

Page 6: ...evel dB Level dB Level dB Frequency Response Processed Tri amplified Horizontal Off axis 40 30 20 10 0 10 10 100 1000 10000 100000 Frequency Hz Level dB 0 deg 10 deg 20 deg 30 deg 40 deg Frequency Response Processed Tri amplified Horizontal Off axis Frequency Response Processed Tri amplified Upper Vertical Off axis 40 30 20 10 0 10 10 100 1000 10000 100000 Frequency Hz Level dB 0 deg 10 deg 20 deg...

Page 7: ...mwidth Bi Amp Mode Beamwidth Tri Amp Mode Q vs Frequency Bi Amp Mode Frequency Hz Frequency Hz Q Beamwidth vs Frequency 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 360 100 1000 10000 Frequency Hz Degrees Horizontal Beamwidth 1 3 Octave Vertical Beamwidth 1 3 Octave Beamwidth vs Frequency Beamwidth vs Frequency 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 360 100 1000 10000 Frequency Hz Horizontal Bea...

Page 8: ... 519 745 1158 E info tcgroup americas com Tannoy Middle East T 00 971 04 4401208 E enquiries tannoy com Directivity Index Bi Amp Mode Frequency Hz DI DI vs Frequency 0 5 10 15 20 100 1000 10000 Frequency Hz dB DI vs Frequency PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS Q vs Frequency Tri Amp Mode Directivity Index Tri Amp Mode Frequency Hz Q DI Q vs Frequency 1 10 100 100 1000 10000 Frequency Hz Q Q vs Frequency DI ...

Page 9: ...40 270 300 330 100 Hz 125 Hz 160 Hz 200 Hz 48 36 24 12 0 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 48 36 24 12 0 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 630 Hz 800 Hz 1kHz 1 25 kHz 48 36 24 12 0 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 48 36 24 12 0 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 4 kHz 5 kHz 6 3 kHz 8 kHz 48 36 24 12 0 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 100 Hz 125 Hz 160 ...

Page 10: ...240 270 300 330 100 Hz 125 Hz 160 Hz 200 Hz 48 36 24 12 0 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 48 36 24 12 0 0 30 60 90 120 150 210 240 270 300 330 630 Hz 800 Hz 1kHz 1 25 kHz 48 36 24 12 0 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 48 36 24 12 0 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 4 kHz 5 kHz 6 3 kHz 8 kHz 48 36 24 12 0 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 100 Hz 125 Hz 160 Hz ...

Page 11: ...5 8742 7000 E info tcgroup international com TCGA Americas sales T 00 1 519 745 1158 E info tcgroup americas com Tannoy Middle East T 00 971 04 4401208 E enquiries tannoy com DIMENSIONAL SKETCHES VQ 100 694 0 27 32 528 5 20 81 90 0 3 54 43 0 1 69 882 0 34 72 925 0 36 42 515 0 20 28 472 0 18 58 694 0mm 27 32 925 0mm 36 42 528 5mm 20 81 90 0mm 3 54 515 0mm 20 28 882 0mm 34 72 43 0mm 1 69 472 0mm 18 ...

Page 12: ...oy Middle East T 00 971 04 4401208 E enquiries tannoy com OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES SCRIPTION QTY NG 12mm 1 DESCRIPTION QTY OD END VQ 1 2 UNC 1 VQ FLYING BRACKET SINGLE POINT HANGING BRACKET VQ LINK LINK PLATE VQ ROD END 12mm VEB FORGED EYEBOLT VQ ROD END 1 2in UNC PART NUMBER MODEL NAME COLOUR PACKED QUANTITY 8001 5250 VQ Flying Bracket Single Point Hanging Bracket BLACK 1 7900 1055 VQ Link Link Plate...

Page 13: ...g a peak output of 141dB SPL 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 output of 140dB SPL on axis at 1 meter In Tri amp mode the Mid frequency section shall produce a sound pressure level of 111dB SPL on axis at 1 meter with a power input of 1 Wat...

Page 14: ...pecification is subject to change Tannoy Direct UK T 00 44 0 1236 420199 E enquiries tannoy com TCGI ROW sales T 00 45 8742 7000 E info tcgroup international com TCGA Americas sales T 00 1 519 745 1158 E info tcgroup americas com Tannoy Middle East T 00 971 04 4401208 E enquiries tannoy com NOTES ...

Page 15: ...pecification is subject to change Tannoy Direct UK T 00 44 0 1236 420199 E enquiries tannoy com TCGI ROW sales T 00 45 8742 7000 E info tcgroup international com TCGA Americas sales T 00 1 519 745 1158 E info tcgroup americas com Tannoy Middle East T 00 971 04 4401208 E enquiries tannoy com NOTES ...

Page 16: ...pecification is subject to change Tannoy Direct UK T 00 44 0 1236 420199 E enquiries tannoy com TCGI ROW sales T 00 45 8742 7000 E info tcgroup international com TCGA Americas sales T 00 1 519 745 1158 E info tcgroup americas com Tannoy Middle East T 00 971 04 4401208 E enquiries tannoy com NOTES ...

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