Tannoy Wideband Technology, Tannoy Driver Technology

TANNOY WIDEBAND™ TECHNOLOGY

Tannoy has incorporated its own WideBand™ technology into the design of all Sensys loudspeakers. 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 rangie. The WideBand™ high frequency system creates an increased immediacy, airiness and impact making music sound more natural and true to life.

Music contains transient information and rich harmonics beyond the range of human hearing for pure tones. Even bass notes have leading edge transients reaching 30kHz. Operating between the roll-off point of the exclusive Tannoy mid-bass driver unit and 51kHz, the Tannoy Sensys WideBand™ high frequency unit will accurately reproduce the leading edge of individual notes allowing the listener to experience the entire bandwidth information of instruments.

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 instruments.

TANNOY DRIVER TECHNOLOGY

The Sensys range utilises two different approaches to the driver array, Discrete and Dual Concentric™.

DISCRETE

This main driver, built around an immensely strong cast chassis, is used in the entry-level models in the range. Its rigid construction controls the energy created by its long throw driver with consummate ease, a crucial factor in creating a drive unit capable not only of high power delivery and tremendous bass output, but also of great subtlety and finesse.

The clean and open midrange performance is further enhanced through smooth transition to the extended bandwidth performance of the exclusive Tannoy WideBand™ high frequency unit.

DUAL CONCENTRIC™

Tannoy Dual Concentric™ drivers have been incorporated into the top of the range Sensys models. 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, whether in two channel stereo or multi channel home cinema mode, 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 an incredibly wide imaging 'sweet spot' that creates an expansive soundstage with remarkably focussed placement of vocals and instrumentation.

This class leading performance is further enhanced by the inclusion of a pod mounted Tannoy SuperTweeter™ to extend the frequency bandwidth to over 50kHz. Greater precision, tighter imaging and increased presence are assured throughout the entire audible frequency band; even with normal Red Book Standard 20kHz limited CD software.

With such airy and spacious reproduction Sensys engages the senses in a way perhaps only previously experienced at a live performance.