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Tannoy Limited, Home Audio Division, Coatbridge, Scotland, ML5 4TF.
Tel: +44 (0) 1236 420199 Fax: +44 (0) 1236 428230
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
The
The
K ensington
K ensington
Estd.
1926

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  • Page 1 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L K ensington K ensington Estd. 1926 Tannoy Limited, Home Audio Division, Coatbridge, Scotland, ML5 4TF. Tel: +44 (0) 1236 420199 Fax: +44 (0) 1236 428230...
  • Page 2: Tannoy - A Short History

    The Kensington is a truly special loudspeaker. The speaker uses the classic Alcomax 3 version of the famous Tannoy Dual Concentric driver. This magnet system endows the Dual Concentric with an exceptional transient response and increased sensitivity.
  • Page 3: Amplifier Connections

    'fast' signals. Of course, the loudspeaker must be fitted with two pairs of terminals to take the two sets of cables; your Tannoy loudspeakers are of course equipped for just this type of connection. Connect the pair of link cables supplied in the accessory kit to each loudspeaker terminal panel as follows: •...
  • Page 4: Connection Of Earth Or 'Ground' Lead

    Avoid potential damage to your amplifier - ensure that all connections are secure and the polarity is correct in all wiring. Like all loudspeakers, the drive unit in your Tannoy Kensington requires a while to reach optimum performance, as the stresses in the materials relax - especially in the suspension system.
  • Page 5: Note On Auditory Perception

    Precision air gaps contain the magnetic flux surrounding each coil. The high frequency air gap has a unique shu8nt member on the constant nature of the time delay with the intensity to locate natural sounds accurately. A pair of Tannoy Prestige to apportion the total magnetic flux in the correct ratio between low and high frequency units.
  • Page 6: Care Of The Cabinet

    In common with all solid wood furniture, exposure to extremes of heat, cold and varying humidity will cause the wood from the date of purchase. This warranty is in addition to your statutory rights as a customer. Tannoy cannot however to ease slightly.
  • Page 7: Set-Up Diagrams

    Set-up Diagrams FIGURE 1: Terminal Panel Connections FIGURE 3: Bi-Wire Mode and Earth (Ground) Lead Connection HIGH FREQUENCY HIGH FREQUENCY NEGATIVE(-) TERMINAL POSITIVE(+) TERMINAL TO RIGHT SPEAKER LOW FREQUENCY LOW FREQUENCY NEGATIVE(-) TERMINAL POSITIVE(+) TERMINAL TO 'GROUND' OR 'EARTH' CONNECTION 'EARTH' OR 'GROUND' TERMINAL POWER AMPLIFIER ON AMPLIFIER (OPTIONAL)
  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications FIGURE 5: Front Crossover Panel CABINET DIMENSIONS 1100H x 406W x 338D mm ENCLOSURE VOLUME 105 litre ENCLOSURE TYPE Coupled reflex distributed port REC. AMPLIFIER POWER 50 to 225 watt per channel POWER RATING 135 watt RMS 400 watt peak MAXIMUM SPL 114 dB at 1 metre for 135 watt RMS 119 dB at 1 metre for 400 watt peak...

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