Tannoy Caernarvon loudspeakers

Time Compensated Dual Concentric Loudspeaker System

Superb stereo sound  has always been a feature of the Tannoy Dual Concentric Loudspeaker. Now the latest Time Compensated Dual Concentric System take another step closer to the real thing

Designed to bring the advantages of the new Dual Concentric System to smaller living areas, the Caernarvon uses a 254 mm (10") version of the Dual Concentric in a compact Floor standing enclosure. The Two-Speakers-in-One" Dual Concentric unit provides a single axis for the generation of both high and low frequency sounds. The complementary Time Compensated crossover produces a single sound source at one point on that axis.

The Caernarvon Dual Concentric therefore, eliminates time delay distortion created by more conventional loudspeakers. A much improved stereo image results, which - due to the wider dispersion of the Dual Concentric - is more accurate over a wider area.

 

 

Careful design and tuning of the Caernarvon cabinet ensures accurate reproduction of lower frequencies to give realistic generation of bass fundamentals. The overall dimensions, however, are small enough to obtain the best acoustic ; match with even quite compact rooms.

The Caernarvon is rigidly constructed from lock - mitred high density particle board, with cross-bracing and bitumen damping of internal panels to increase strength and reduce resonance.

All outer surfaces are veneered in real walnut, and the front baffle has an original cork finish, so that the Caernarvon looks as good with the grille removed. A specially woven Oatmeal cloth is used on the grille, which is removable in three parts.

Removing the centre section of the grille gives access to the high frequency response controls, which can shape the acoustic output of the Caernarvon to suit your particular room characteristics.

 

Specifications

Peak Power Handling:  350 W

Impedance:  8 Ω  nominal

Sensitivity:  90 dB (anechoic); 93 dB (domestic)

Frequency Response:  40 Hz - 20,000 Hz ±3 dB

Phase Response:  100 Hz - 8 kHz  ±20°

Time Compensation:  better than ±18 µsec. 100 Hz - 8 kHz

Dispersion:  90° horizontal and vertical (including angle at -6 dB points at 10 kHz)

Crossover Type:  Passive low loss, time compensated type 1022

Crossover Frequency:  1,200 Hz

Crossover Controls:

Energy Shelving :  ±6 dB over 1 kHz - 20 kHz

Roll-off Slope :  +3 dB to -6 dB per octave 5 kHz - 20 kHz

Drive Type: 254 mm (10") diameter, Dual Concentric, high compliance type 2558

Distortion;

Less than 10% , 3rd harmonic at half power 100 Hz - 20 kHz

Less than 0,5% , 3rd harmonic for 85 dB 70 Hz - 20 kHz

Less than 2% , 3rd harmonic for 100 dB 70 Hz - 20 kHz

Bass Loading:  Single Ducted Port

Cabinet Construction:  18 mm high density particle board with rigid cross-bracing and bitumen damping

Finish :  Real walnut veneer, Baffle finished in hand laid cork

Grille :  3-piece detachable, Oatmeal cloth on wood frames

Cabinet Internal Volume:  73 litres

Dimensions H x W x D):  775 x 366 x 365 mm

Weight:  27,5 kg