Tannoy REVOLUTION Owner's Manual - page 3
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 register them on our website - 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 Revolution loudspeakers for many years to come.
DRIVER TECHNOLOGY
The Tannoy Dual Concentric™
Tannoy Dual Concentric™ drivers have been incorporated into the Revolution loudspeakers. 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 for two channel stereo or multi channel home
cinema, 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 exceptionally natural sound with an incredibly
wide imaging ʻsweet spotʼ that creates an expansive soundstage with remarkably focused placement of images.
WIDEBAND™ TECHNOLOGY
Tannoy has incorporated its own WideBand™ technology into the design of these drivers. 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 range. The WideBand™ high frequency system creates an increased
immediacy, airiness and impact, making music and movie sound more natural and true to life.
Sounds contain transient information and rich harmonics beyond the range of human hearing for pure tones. Even low
frequencies have leading edge transients reaching 30kHz. Tannoy WideBand™ high frequency units will accurately
reproduce the leading edge of individual sounds allowing the listener to experience the entire bandwidth, by extending the
frequency response to 54kHz or 35kHz, depending on model.
In addition, the extension of the frequency response, 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 sounds.
AMPLIFIER CHOICE
Consult the product specification pages within this manual 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 will cause damage to the speakers if done for any extended period.
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.
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