System 800 USER MANUAL
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Tannoy System 800 Monitors. This loudspeaker is a very compact, professional near-field reference monitor. Using an advanced Dual Concentric 8” driver, if offers the advantages of the point source operation in a very cost-effective design. The attractive octagonal shape of the cabinet with its original rounded edge corners front panel contributes to the excellent acoustic performance of the cabinet.
Installing and connecting the loudspeakers. When choosing a suitable location for the monitors, bear in mind that the physical mounting of loudspeakers can have a large influence on performance. For best results the monitors should be mounted on a rigid structure, supported on four pads making contacts with the laminated panel. The use of soft pads (rubber, Sorbothane, etc..) is recommended.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND PHILOSOPHY A loudspeaker design naturally divides into various parts: cabinet, drive unit(s) and crossover. The design of these parts cannot take place in isolation as they are all interdependent. Drive unit. The drive unit used in the System 800 monitors is part of the latest generation of Dual Concentric units designed by Tannoy. Among many others features, this range of drivers incorporate a dual magnet assembly, ‘tulip’ HF waveguide and injection moulded polypropylene LF cone.
the emitted sound field, diffractions and reflections caused by the cabinet boundaries are too often overlooked although they are the cause of most of the irregularities heard and measured in the higher frequency areas. In that respect conventional rectangular, sharp corner boxes perform especially poorly. On the other hand, the shape of the System 800 has been designed with careful attention paid regarding the sculptured front panel to provide smooth, rounded edges which minimise side diffractions.
SERVICING Cabinet finish. To remove marks and scuffs use a medium soft brush. If necessary, a little warm water and detergent can be used but under no circumstances use a solvent or abrasive cleaner. The surface will change colour when wet but will return to normal when dry. For touch-up of paint chips contact your local Tannoy service agent for materials and guidance. Dual Concentric driver removal. Lay the cabinet on its back. Remove the six hexagonal bolts and set aside.
Checking the speaker at higher levels is permissible, provided that the lower frequency of the sweep is limited according to the voltage level ; for instance with levels exceeding 10V rms the frequency should be kept above 100 Hz. List of spare parts.
CURVES Figure 1. On axis anechoic response. Figure 2. Impedance.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS System Frequency response (1) 47 Hz - 20 kHz Recommended amplifier power 60 to 180 W rms into 8 Ω Power handling Average (2) 90 W rms Nominal Impedance 8Ω Sensitivity (3) 92 dBSPL / 1 W @ 1 m Distortion < 0.
Declaration of Conformity The following apparatus is/are manufactured in the United Kingdom by Tannoy Ltd of Rosehall Industrial estate, Coatbridge, Scotland, ML5 4TF and conform(s) to the protection requirements of the European Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards and Directives relevant to Domestic Electrical Equipment.
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Tannoy Loudspeakers are manufactured in Great Britain by : Tannoy Ltd, Rosehall Industrial Estate, Coatbridge, Strathclyde, ML5 4TF, SCOTLAND Telephone: +44 (0)1236 420199 Fax: +44 (0)1236 428230 Internet:http://www.tannoy.com Tannoy North America Inc. 335 Gage Avenue, Suite 1, Kitchener, Ontario, CANADA, N2M 5E1 Telephone: (519) 745 1158 Fax: (519) 745 2364 Tannoy Nederland BV, Anthonetta Kuijlstraat 19, 3066 GS, Rotterdam THE NETHERLANDS Telephone: (010) 2860554 Fax: (010) 2860431 Issue 2 Part No.
