Tannoy Definition DC8

 

Defining the art of sound, Definition marries cutting edge technical innovation with 80 years of Tannoy loudspeaker heritage. The result is a true audiophile loudspeaker for the music enthusiast who will accept no compromises. From the dynamic DC8 bookshelf model for smaller rooms to the imposing DC8T and DC10T floor-standing models, the range is crafted from the finest materials and hand finished to exemplary standards. Definition is rich, articulate and expressive in sound yet equally elegant and cotemporary in style.

DC8

Bringing Definition technology to a stand-mount design, the DC8 offers the latest 8 inch Dual Concentric™ drive unit in a compact, curve wall cabinet constructed from the finest plywood. The WideBand™ tweeter technology offers exceptional high frequency extension, while the powerful bass driver and 19 litre port tuned enclosure offers class leading bass down to almost 40Hz. The high class, high gloss finish on the outside is complemented by extensive use of audiophile grade silver plated copper conductors on the inside and Tannoy’s innovative fifth speaker terminal for driver grounding. Deep Cryogenic treatment of the straight path crossover and extensive use of Tannoy DMT™ technology ensures the DC8 is as articulate as it is potent.

"The bass quality is firm and its relative level sounds well judged, with a crisp and clean delivery ...it also just happens to be one of the most stylish and attractive speakers my better half has ever seen, and that's a factor that shouldn't be taken lightly."
HiFi Plus (Sept. 2009)

DC8
Performance
Recommended amplifier power  (Watts RMS)	30 – 175
Continuous power handling (Watts RMS)	87
Peak power handling (Watts)	350
Sensitivity (2.83 Volts @ 1m)	88dB
Nominal Impedance (Ohms)	8
Frequency response (-6dB)	42Hz – 35kHz
Dispersion (degrees conical)	90
Drive Units
Dual Concentric™ high frequency	25mm (1”) Titanium dome with Tulip WaveGuide™
Dual Concentric™ low frequency	200mm (8”) treated paper pulp cone with rubber surround. 44mm (1.75”) edge wound voice coil
Crossover
Crossover frequency	1.5 kHz
Crossover type	Passive low loss  2nd order LF, 1st order HF  Deep Cryogenically Treated
Construction
Enclosure Type	Rear ported
Volume	19L (0.67 cu. ft.)
Dimensions (H x W x D)  excl grille	470 x 271 x 260mm  (18.5 x 10.7 x 10.2”)
Weight	10kg (22.05lbs)
Finish	High gloss black High gloss cherry  High gloss dark walnut