VQ 100
VQ 100 // issue 1.09 // 22.03.11
Tannoy adopts a policy of continuous improvement and product specication is subject to change
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Construction
System VQ 100
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 Congurable
Tri-Amp (LF, MF,HF)
User Congurable
System Sensitivity & Operating
Freq. (1W @1m) (2)
Bi-Amp
LF (80Hz - 450Hz) 105dB (2.0V @ 4 Ohms)
Passive MF/HF (450Hz - 23kHz) 110dB (2.83V @ 8 Ohms)
Tri-Amp
LF (80Hz - 450Hz) 105dB (2.0V @ 4 Ohms)
MF (450Hz - 7kHz) 111dB (2.83V @ 8 Ohms)
HF (7kHz - 23kHz) 111dB (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
Directivity Factor (Q) 8.5 averaged 1kHz to 10kHz
Directivity Index (DI) 9.3 averaged 1kHz to 10kHz
Rated Maximum SPL (2) Average Peak
LF 135dB 141dB
MF 134dB 140dB
HF 133dB 139dB
Passive MF/HF 134dB 140dB
Power Handling (3) Average Programme
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 Amplier Power
LF 2000W into 4 Ohms
MF 400W into 8 Ohms
HF 200W into 8 Ohms
Passive MF/HF 400W into 8 Ohms
Ordering Information
PART NUMBER MODEL NAME COLOUR PACKED QUANTITY
8001 4820 VQ 100 BLACK 1
8001 4821 VQ 100 WHITE 1
Nominal Impedance
LF 4 Ohms (4.1 Ohms Minimum)
MF 8 Ohms (6.0 Ohms Minimum)
HF 8 Ohms (8.6 Ohms Minimum)
Distortion 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic
110dBSPL
250Hz 2.188 0.737
2kHz 2.131 0.133
5kHz 1.103 0.171
115dBSPL
250Hz 2.226 0.742
2kHz 3.643 0.203
5kHz 1.977 0.431
120dBSPL
250Hz 2.339 0.752
2kHz 6.273 0.441
5kHz 3.463 1.125
125dBSPL
250Hz 2.550 0.747
2kHz 10.556 1.157
5kHz 6.053 3.602
Enclosure 18mm (0.71”) birch plywood.
Internally braced.
Grille Powder coated perforated
steel grille
Finish Textured black or white paint
(custom colours on request)
Connectors Barrier Strip and Speakon
connector
Fittings 8 x Recessed carrying handles
12 x M10 ying inserts
Dimensions 925mm x 694mm x 515mm
(36.42” x 27.32” x 20.28”)
Net Weight 65kg (143 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 verication of published specications 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 specications, which Tannoy reserves the right to alter without prior
notice. Please verify the latest specications when dealing with critical applications.