Amplifier Choice; Cable Choice; Unpacking; Terminal Panel - Tannoy Definition Owner's Manual

Consult the product specification as this clearly shows the acceptable power range for amplifier matching to your
speakers. The high peak power handling of Tannoy loudspeakers permits responsible use with more powerful
amplifiers - please read the Warranty.
As with all loudspeaker systems, the power handling is a function of voice coil thermal capacity. Care should be
taken to avoid overdriving any amplifier, as this will cause output overload resulting in 'clipping' or distortion within
the output signal. This, if done for any extended period, will cause damage to the speakers.
Generally an amplifier of higher power that is running hard, but free of distortion, will do less damage to the
loudspeaker than a lower power amplifier continually clipping. Remember also that a high powered amplifier
running at less than 90% of output power generally sounds a great deal better than a lower powered example
struggling to achieve 100%. An amplifier with insufficient drive capability will not allow the full performance of the
loudspeakers to be realised.
Always use the best quality of cable available within your budget. High quality audio signals passing from the
amplifier to the loudspeaker are unusual in their demands on the cable. Wide dynamic range and frequency
bandwidth information has to coexist with the ability to transmit peak currents of at least 10amps, without
incurring any loss or signal impairment. This explains why the sound quality of the information reproduced by
the loudspeakers is so dependant on the physical properties of the cables connecting them to the amplifier.
We would recommend that you always keep the cable runs the same length for left and right speakers.
Remember, cable construction can affect the sound quality so be prepared to experiment to find a cable that
suits your ear and audio system.
To unpack the loudspeakers from their boxes remove tape from the top then fold the flaps right back before
inverting the carton and contents. Lift the carton clear of the contents then remove all inner packaging.
It is strongly recommended that you store all the packaging to allow protected transportation in future.
An exclusive five way terminal panel has been designed for the Definition range to optimise performance further
by take advantage of the driver earthing facility. Use a shielded or screened loudspeaker cable; connecting the
screening termination to the earth or 'ground' (green) terminal on the loudspeaker and to the ground or earth
connection on the amplifier. Alternatively if you are not using a screened loudspeaker cable but wish to utilise the
earthing facility, run a single cable between the earth or 'ground' (green) terminal on the loudspeaker to the earth
(ground) connection on the amplifier.
Definition floor-standing models perform best with carpet piercing spikes fitted. These are supplied, along with
lock nuts, and should be inserted into the threaded holes in the base of the cabinet. Level the speaker and then
tighten the lock nuts firmly but without using undue force. Spike locating cups are provided in the accessory pack
and these may be used to protect sensitive floor surfaces.
Stand mounting or bookshelf speakers should be located securely on stands or a shelf in an appropriate position
to place the Dual Concentric™ driver high frequency unit roughly at ear height when seated in the chosen
listening position. Positioning recommendations for stand-mounted speakers can be found under the section
entitled Positioning and fine-tuning. For the centre speakers, locate on the plinth provided.
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