Tannoy Reveal Studio Monitor
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A 6.5 in. 2-way, discreet component studio monitors. Magnetically shielded.
Overview
Reveal is a distinctive playback monitor that provides Tannoy's unrivaled sonic excellence at a budget price level. It has an extremely detailed, dynamic sound with a wide, flat frequency response - which is essential for monitoring with reliable accuracy.
The distinctive front panel of the Tannoy Reveal is not just for show, the curved baffle has been precisely designed to reduce diffraction. And at 40mm thick, it's massive enough to provide the most rigid mounting platform for the drive units.
A 25mm soft dome tweeter is matched with a 165mm long-throw bass unit by a hard-wired, low-loss crossover. Both drivers are magnetically shielded, allowing operation close to video monitors. Tannoy professional quality and accuracy, at a semi-professional price.
Nearfield monitoring in:
- Home recording and project studios
- Music studios
- Mobile recording studios
- Broadcast
- Post Production
- Audio Visual
- Quality control
The distinctive front panel of the Tannoy Reveal is not just for show, the curved baffle has been precisely designed to reduce diffraction. And at 40mm thick, it's massive enough to provide the most rigid mounting platform for the drive units.
A 25mm soft dome tweeter is matched with a 165mm long-throw bass unit by a hard-wired, low-loss crossover. Both drivers are magnetically shielded, allowing operation close to video monitors. Tannoy professional quality and accuracy, at a semi-professional price.
Nearfield monitoring in:
- Home recording and project studios
- Music studios
- Mobile recording studios
- Broadcast
- Post Production
- Audio Visual
- Quality control
Specs
Loudspeaker
Frequency response: (1) 65 Hz - 20 kHz
Recommended amplifier power: 30 to 100 w rms into 8 ohm
Power handling Average: (2) 50 W rms Programme: 100 W rms
Nominal Impedance: 6 ΓΌ
Sensitivity: (3) 90 dB SPL /2.83V @ 1 m
Distortion: < 0.8%
Crossover frequency: 3000 Hz
Cabinet
Drive units: Tannoy shielded 6.5 in. (165mm) bass driver, Tannoy shielded 1 in. (25mm) soft dome tweeter, Low frequency design Optimized bass-reflex load, in 12 litres
Cabinet construction: 40mm MDF front baffle, 16mm high-density particleboard
Cabinet finish: Red satin finish front, Gray suedette vinyl sides and back
Cabinet dimensions (H x W x D): 340 x 210 x 260 mm (13.4 x 8.3 x 10.2 in.)
Cabinet weight: 7 kg (15.4 lbs.)
Shipping dimensions (H x W x D): 440 x 620 x 290mm (17.3 x 24.4 x 11.4 in.)
Shipping weight: 16 kg (35.3 lbs.)
Frequency response: (1) 65 Hz - 20 kHz
Recommended amplifier power: 30 to 100 w rms into 8 ohm
Power handling Average: (2) 50 W rms Programme: 100 W rms
Nominal Impedance: 6 ΓΌ
Sensitivity: (3) 90 dB SPL /2.83V @ 1 m
Distortion: < 0.8%
Crossover frequency: 3000 Hz
Cabinet
Drive units: Tannoy shielded 6.5 in. (165mm) bass driver, Tannoy shielded 1 in. (25mm) soft dome tweeter, Low frequency design Optimized bass-reflex load, in 12 litres
Cabinet construction: 40mm MDF front baffle, 16mm high-density particleboard
Cabinet finish: Red satin finish front, Gray suedette vinyl sides and back
Cabinet dimensions (H x W x D): 340 x 210 x 260 mm (13.4 x 8.3 x 10.2 in.)
Cabinet weight: 7 kg (15.4 lbs.)
Shipping dimensions (H x W x D): 440 x 620 x 290mm (17.3 x 24.4 x 11.4 in.)
Shipping weight: 16 kg (35.3 lbs.)
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
(142 ratings)
Submitted December 13, 2003 by Supperconductor
Tannoy Reveal Passive Customer Review
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This was a solid purchase.
Sound
These monitors are solid performers - especially for the money. I prefer passive speakers - this gives you the flexibility to buy a reference amp (in my case a Hafler 9505) that you can use with a variety of speakers. These Tannoys are small and you should not expect them to deliver deep bass that you can feel. You CAN hear the notes but the designers correctly chose to deliver accuracy over false extension - as many smallish home audio speakers do. Home audio speakers with exaggerated bass are fun for parties and listening casually but these Tannoys are tools. If you must have full range - shop for a larger speaker or add a subwoofer. The distortion level is extremely low - even at high SPL's you can still hear deep into the MIX without the speakers getting confused - up to a point - these are small speakers after all. These speakers also definitely nearfield only - sit farther away and you will lose detail.
Features
Well, it's a two way speaker with a single set of 5 way binding posts. I tend to use extremely large guage speaker cable so I would appreciated bigger binding posts with all metal construction and a seperate pair of posts for woofers and tweeters for bi-wiring or passive bi-amping. Also - tweeter fuses would be nice for peace of mind.
Quality
Surprisingly high at this price point. THICK front baffle - most important panel in a box speaker… read more - the actual drives appear to be very good quality and certainly sound it when fed a quality signal from high quality electronics.
Value
I think these are a great value given the price.
Manufacturer Support
No experience here.
The Wow Factor
These are very good looking speakers IMO. The stylng is original and the finish on my pair is excellent. I already have a pair so wanting is a non-issue.
Musical Style:
Rock read less
Sound
These monitors are solid performers - especially for the money. I prefer passive speakers - this gives you the flexibility to buy a reference amp (in my case a Hafler 9505) that you can use with a variety of speakers. These Tannoys are small and you should not expect them to deliver deep bass that you can feel. You CAN hear the notes but the designers correctly chose to deliver accuracy over false extension - as many smallish home audio speakers do. Home audio speakers with exaggerated bass are fun for parties and listening casually but these Tannoys are tools. If you must have full range - shop for a larger speaker or add a subwoofer. The distortion level is extremely low - even at high SPL's you can still hear deep into the MIX without the speakers getting confused - up to a point - these are small speakers after all. These speakers also definitely nearfield only - sit farther away and you will lose detail.
Features
Well, it's a two way speaker with a single set of 5 way binding posts. I tend to use extremely large guage speaker cable so I would appreciated bigger binding posts with all metal construction and a seperate pair of posts for woofers and tweeters for bi-wiring or passive bi-amping. Also - tweeter fuses would be nice for peace of mind.
Quality
Surprisingly high at this price point. THICK front baffle - most important panel in a box speaker… read more - the actual drives appear to be very good quality and certainly sound it when fed a quality signal from high quality electronics.
Value
I think these are a great value given the price.
Manufacturer Support
No experience here.
The Wow Factor
These are very good looking speakers IMO. The stylng is original and the finish on my pair is excellent. I already have a pair so wanting is a non-issue.
Musical Style:
Rock read less
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