VQ 100
Tannoy adopts a policy of continuous improvement and product specification is subject to change VQ 100 data file // issue 1.05 // 16.04.09
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
System Type 3-Way Full Range - Point Source
Frequency Response (-3dB) (1) 115Hz - 23kHz
Frequency Range (-10dB) (1) 90Hz - 27kHz
Operating Modes Bi-Amp (LF,MF/HF)
User Configurable
Tri-Amp (LF, MF,HF)
User Configurable
System Sensitivity (1W @1m) (2)
Bi-Amp
LF (80Hz - 450Hz) 105dB (2.0V @ 4 Ohms)
Passive MF/HF (450Hz - 23kHz) 110dB (2.83V @ 8ohms)
Tri-Amp
LF (80Hz - 450Hz) 105dB (2.0V @ 4 Ohms)
MF (450Hz - 7kHz) 111dB (2.83V @ 8 Ohms)
HF (7kHz - 23kHz) 110dB (2.83V @ 8 Ohms)
Dispersion (-6dB) 100 degrees conical
Driver Complement
LF 2 x 300mm (12.00”) Low
Frequency Transducers, Semi
Horn Loaded
MF/HF Dual Concentric™ Compression
driver loaded into a single
PSW™ Waveguide
Crossover Bi-amp 450Hz (active)
7kHz (passive)
Tri-amp 450Hz, 7kHz (active)
Directivity Factor (Q) 8.5 averaged 1kHz to 10kHz
Directivity Index (DI) 9.3 averaged 1kHz to 10kHz
Rated Maximum SPL (2)
Average Peak
Low Frequency 135dB 141dB
Mid Frequency 134dB 140dB
High Frequency 133dB 139dB
Passive MF/HF 134dB 140dB
Power Handling (3)
Average Peak
LF @ 4 Ohms 1000W (63.3V) 2000W
MF @ 8 Ohms 200W (40V) 400W
HF @ 8 Ohms 90W (27V) 180W
Passive MF/HF @ 8 Ohms 200W (40V) 400W
Recommended Amplifier Power
Low Frequency 2000W into 4 Ohms
Mid Frequency 400W into 8 Ohms
High Frequency 200W into 8 Ohms
Passive MF/HF 400W into 8 Ohms
Nominal Impedance
Low Frequency 4ohms (4.1 Ohms Minimum)
Mid Frequency 8ohms (6.0 Ohms Minimum)
High Frequency 8ohms (8.6 Ohms Minimum)
System
PART NUMBER MODEL NAME COLOUR PACKED QUANTITY
8001 4820 VQ 100 BLACK 1
Ordering Information
Enclosure 18mm (0.71") birch plywood.
Vented and internally braced.
Grille Powder coated perforated steel grille
Finish Black or white textured paint
(custom colours on request)
Connectors Barrier Strip
Fittings 8 x Recessed carrying handles
12 x M10 flying inserts
Dimensions 925mm x 694mm x 515mm
(36.42" x 27.32" x 20.28")
NET Weight 65kg (143.3 lbs)
Notes:
(1) Average over stated bandwidth. Measured at 3 metres on axis, then referred to 1 metre
(2) Unweighted pink noise input, measured at 3 metres in an anechoic chamber,
then referred to 1 metre
(3) Accelerated Life Test (EIA RS426-B)
A full range of measurements, performance data, CLF and Ease™ Data can be
downloaded from www.tannoy.com
Full independent verification of published specifications carried out by NWAA Labs,
California can also be obtained from the downloads section of www.tannoy.com
Tannoy operates a policy of continuous research and development. The introduction
of new materials or manufacturing methods will always equal or exceed the
published specifications, which Tannoy reserves the right to alter without prior
notice. Please verify the latest specifications when dealing with critical applications.
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