Tannoy 64810398 owner manual N E R Õ S M a N U a L, Contents

O W N E R Õ S M A N U A L

D U A L C O N C E N T R I C™

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION	2	BI-AMPING	7
SUPERTWEETER™ TECHNOLOGY		GRILLES	8
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CABLE CHOICE		CENTRE CHANNEL SPEAKER	9
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STAND MOUNTING MODELS		TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS	10
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CONNECTION IN SINGLE WIRE MODE		SET-UP DIAGRAMS	11-15
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WARRANTY

This equipment has been produced and tested with care and precision. All Tannoy speaker systems are built to give first class service and carry a 5-year warranty. Active subwoofers carry a 1-year warranty.

If the equipment proves to be defective within this period for any reason other than accident, misuse, unauthorised modification or fair wear and tear, Tannoy will repair any such defect or, at our option, replace it without charge for parts, labour or return carriage. This warranty is given in addition to the customer's statutory rights.

If you suspect a problem with your loudspeakers please contact your local Tannoy dealer who will be able to advise on appropriate action.

INTRODUCTION

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.

We are confident that you will continue to enjoy your new Tannoy Eyris Dual loudspeakers for many years to come.

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SUPERTWEETER™ TECHNOLOGY

Tannoy has incorporated its own WIDEBAND™ technology into the design of all Eyris DC loudspeakers. Not only does this exceptional in-house technology resolve fine detail of high frequency information but it also to effectively enhances the listening experience throughout the whole frequency range. The Tannoy SuperTweeter™ 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 Eyris SuperTweeter™ 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.

DRIVER TECHNOLOGY

Dual Concentric™

Tannoy Dual Concentric™ drivers have been incorporated into the Eyris DC RANGE. 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 the Tannoy Eyris Dual series engages the listener in a way perhaps only previously experienced at a live performance.

AMPLIFIER CHOICE
Consult the enclosed product specification sheet 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.	3