Contents Introduction Tannoy - A short history Unpacking instructions Initial positioning The Dual Concentric drive unit Crossover network Cable choice Connection of earth or ground lead (See figs. 1, 2, 3 and 4) Connection in single wire mode (See fig. 2) Connection in Bi-Wire mode (See fig.
His rectifier consisted of two dissimilar metals held in a special electrolyte solution. One metal was Tantalum and the other an alloy of Lead. So successful was this invention that Guy Fountain founded a British Company called Tannoy (a contraction of the words ‘Tantalum’...
The Dual Concentric drive unit One of the unique advantages of the Tannoy Dual Concentric™ principle is that the low and high frequency sound radiation is generated on the same axis. The high frequency unit is mounted behind, and concentrically with the low frequency unit. High frequency sound radiates from the centre of the low frequency unit through a carefully designed exponential horn.
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The cone flare continues the high frequency horn profile to ensure a smooth transition at the crossover point. Low frequency alignment is through the front firing Tannoy Distributed Port System (DPS). The high frequency section The high frequency driver consists of a wide dynamic range compression unit giving superb transient performance with a smooth uncoloured response.
Crossover network During the design of the crossover network the acoustic, mechanical and electrical interactions of the high and low frequency sections have been fully analysed. The crossover is therefore an integral part of the design of the system. The crossover network provides complex equalisation in both amplitude and phase for each section and fully integrates the response at the crossover point.
Connection in single wire mode (See fig. 2) Connect the pair of link cables supplied in the accessory kit to each loudspeaker terminal panel as shown in the diagram. Ensure that the tightening knob grips the side entry cable terminations firmly. For optimum performance in single wire mode, loudspeaker cable connections from the amplifier should be made to the high frequency (HF) terminals of the loudspeaker: •...
Running in Like all loudspeakers, the drive unit in your Tannoy Turnberry 85LE require a while to reach optimum performance, as the stresses in the materials relax - especially in the suspension system. For this reason, it is beneficial to run the system at moderately high levels at normal room temperature, for approximately 24 hours at least to achieve best results.
Diagrams (figs. 1,2,3,4) TERMINAL PANEL SINGLE WIRE MODE HIGH FREQUENCY HIGH FREQUENCY NEGATIVE(-) TERMINAL POSITIVE(+) TERMINAL TO RIGHT SPEAKER POWER AMPLIFIER LOW FREQUENCY LOW FREQUENCY NEGATIVE(-) TERMINAL POSITIVE(+) TERMINAL TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH' CONNECTION ON AMPLIFIER (OPTIONAL) 'EARTH' OR 'GROUND' TERMINAL BI-WIRE MODE BI-AMPING MODE TO RIGHT...
All of our products have been produced and tested with care and precision to give first-class service. All passive components are guaranteed for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase from an authorised Tannoy dealer subject to the absence or evidence of misuse, overload, or accidental damage.
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Tannoy Limited - product designed in the United Kingdom. Tannoy adopts a policy of continuous improvement and product specification is subject to change. Dual Concentric is a trademark of Tannoy Limited. All other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.
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