Tannoy - E11 - Matching Pair - Luidsprekerset

Tannoy is most often known for its professional models, especially their nearfield, dual-concentric monitors that have become de rigueur on the top of recording consoles. The E11 is a two-way, ported design with a 6.5" woofer and 1" dome tweeter. Both drivers are manufactured by Tannoy, instead of being sourced from a driver manufacturer. The woofer is made from a polyolefin co-polymer, a plastic material with high rigidity and good self-damping properties. To improve power handling and increase sensitivity, the voice-coil is edge-wound on a Kapton former. The surround appears to be made of butyl rubber.
The E11's tweeter is a 25mm aluminum-dome unit that sports Tannoy's name on the front plate. The tweeter surround is made from polyamide, which is said to give the driver linear, piston-like characteristics. Tannoy calls this use of two materials "Differential Material Technology." The tweeter's ferrofluid damping is said to contribute to the driver's high first-breakup mode.

Tweeters are dented but sound good

Crossover frequency is 3kHz, with first-order low-pass and second-order high-pass slopes. Polyester caps and iron-dust core inductors are hard-wired into the system. Internal bracing helps reduce panel resonances. The E11 is unusual for an inexpensive loudspeaker in that two pairs of input terminals are provided for bi-wiring. Shorting bars are included for single-wire connection. Just above the input terminals, a port vents the enclosure interior to the outside world. Incidentally, the terminals were the best of this group of loudspeakers, and excellent by any standards. The large cup provided plenty of room for thick cable, the two pair of inputs are angled upward to make connection easier, and the spacing is well thought out.

Cabinet finish is black ash, and the front and rear panels are black anthracite. A black grille cloth with the blue Tannoy logo attaches to the front panel. Overall, the E11 is very attractive, and its fit and finish are excellent.

Om dit product goed te leveren wordt het ingepakt in zeer sterke dozen, daarbij ingepakt in noppenfolie. Naast de sterke verpakking wordt de doos bestempeld als fragiel, door middel van oranje ‘fragile’ tape. Bij verdere inpak wensen graag berichten na aankoop.