Introduction; Technology; Dual Concentric; Wideband Technology - Tannoy Definition Owner's Manual

Thank you for selecting Tannoy loudspeakers developed in the UK by our dedicated team of design engineers. They
are the choice of discriminating music lovers the world over. Musical excellence is designed into our loudspeakers
from the start. Careful selection of the very best components combined with strict quality control procedures in the
production process ensures this level of excellence is maintained.
To gain maximum performance from your loudspeakers, please take time to read this owner's manual in full before
installation. Once you have set up your new loudspeakers please complete and return the registration document -
this does not limit your legal rights.
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.
Tannoy Dual Concentric™ drivers have been incorporated into the Definition loudspeakers. 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 for multi channel home cinema, 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 a very wide imaging ʻsweet
spotʼ that creates an expansive soundstage with remarkably focused placement of images.
Tannoy has incorporated its own WideBand™ technology into the design of these drivers. 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 range. The WideBand™ high frequency system creates an
increased immediacy, airiness and impact, making music and movie sound more natural and true to life.
Sounds contain transient information and rich harmonics beyond the range of human hearing for pure tones. Even
low frequencies have leading edge transients reaching 30kHz. Tannoy WideBand™ high frequency units will
accurately reproduce the leading edge of individual sounds allowing the listener to experience the entire bandwidth,
by extending the frequency response well beyond that of conventional loudspeakers.
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 sounds.
High-end components and a simple, straight philosophy combine to create a crossover with an ultra-clean signal
path. Low loss laminated core inductors ensure optimum LF performance while the HF network audiophile-grade
TM
polypropylene capacitors are acoustically damped using Tannoy DMT technology. Non inductive metal film
resistors are used in the high frequency feed. The Definition crossover sets the bench-mark for signal integrity,
reproducing music with all the articulation and intelligibility of the original performance.
The entire crossover assembly is subject to revolutionary Deep Cryogenic Treatment (DCT), achieving unparalleled
gains in resolution and creating a more natural, cohesive sound. Using a proprietary process, the Definition crossover
is super-cooled to -190 degrees C and returned to room temperature over a controlled period. This permanently
reduces internal stresses in the microstructure of the crossoverʼs component materials, leading to better signal
transfer and superior resolution of fine detail. One of the largest benefits is to the solder joints, which are traditionally
an area of poor crystalline structure.
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