Overview
Studio Quality Sound at Home
Designed to fit seamlessly into your world, the Tannoy PCI series is the perfect premium loudspeaker for modern living. Discover a beautiful blend of innovative technology combined with sophisticated good looks that will match any décor. State of the art driver materials and Tannoy’s Unique Dual Concentric driver technology combine to deliver music and film that is breathtakingly realistic and with phenomenal clarity.
The Tannoy PCI 45DC is a 3-way design ideal for an overhead stereo or home theatre system, the unique driver arrangement allows for use as a left, right, or center channel speaker
The PCI Range is designed with the same exacting standards as our flagship hi-fi and professional loudspeakers. The combination of accumulated knowledge and experience means you can expect the same sonic experience as our freestanding loudspeakers. Tannoy Dual Concentric drivers are renowned for the phase coherence. No other discrete two-way loudspeaker is capable of a more natural delivery. Bass is deep and well defined with speed and authority. The Mid-range is beautifully delicate making vocals feel like you can reach out and touch them, High frequencies are exceptionally smooth with pinpoint imaging and a holographic soundstage that covers a vast area. Suitable for Music and Movies, stereo, surround sound and multi-room installations the PCI range are exceptionally easy to drive and will fill your room with ultra-high reference sound.
Unlike other loudspeakers brands, Tannoy has a unique history of technological development and craftmanship. With over 90 years as a world leader in the pursuit of hi-fidelity sound, Tannoy has an unrivalled reputation for creating true reference loudspeakers trusted by the world’s highest profile professionals. During every step of the creative process from composition to recording, mixing and mastering to broadcast, artists around the world trust Tannoy loudspeakers to faithfully reproduce every music nuance with stunning accuracy.
Tannoy Dual Concentric
At the heart of the three-way PCI 45DC + RB’s incredible performance you will find an all-new development of our legendary and exclusive Dual concentric driver technology. Designed and engineered it the UK, this listener focussed new driver handles up to 280 Watts and is extremely easy to drive. The compact, stylish and state of the art design comprises a single 118.5 mm (4.50") driver with a blue Kevlar cone and high-excursion rubber surround and centrally located HF drive. This new Dual Concentric driver offers enhanced dispersion – creating and even more balanced spread of sound around the listening area.
These time-coherent, point source dispersion characteristics make this latest version of the Dual Concentric philosophy perfect for premium audio listening. Performance is full and impactful, the mid-range is detailed, and high frequencies deliver amazing clarity.
Advanced Tulip Waveguide
Performance is further enhanced by the implementation of a highly innovative point source Tulip Waveguide with symmetrical dispersion, which provides a broad soundstage with remarkably focused and accurate stereo imaging.
Dual Woofer
The stylish design features dual 126mm (5.00") LF drivers with high-excursion rubber surround. The dual-driver configuration offers increased cone surface area for exceptional punch and low-frequency extension from a compact and highly efficient design. The dual drivers provide a similar surface area to a much larger single 254mm (10.00”) driver but remain significantly smaller.
Low-frequency performance is full and impactful, with clean, clear and dynamic bass. These characteristics make this design perfect for premium audio listening. The PCI 45 DC + RB is ideal for small, medium and large-sized rooms.
Elegant Simplicity
Engineered to the highest standard the PCI range feature powder-coated perforated UV resistant steel mesh grills that protect from dust and can be removed and painted to match any décor. Unlike many in-ceiling loudspeakers PCI DC range has an extremely thin bezel for unobtrusive installation. A rigid diecast chassis improves bass performance and an innovative self-aligning clamping system makes the single integrated unit easy to install.
Features
- Premium, high-definition loudspeaker for ceiling installation applications
- 4.5" Dual Concentric driver featuring Tannoy point-source constant directivity
- Tulip Waveguide for a smooth, uniform frequency response over a wide area of coverage unachievable with discrete, three-way designs
- Paper cone and rubber surround provide excellent sound and high excursion linearity
- 2 x 5" woofers for remarkably clean, clear sound and powerful bass
- 4.5" middle Blue Kevlar cone with high-excursion, rubber surround for high power handling
- 70 Watts continuous, 280 Watts peak power
- Extremely thin bezel for discreet installation
- Rigid diecast chassis for improved bass performance and durable application
- Integrated single unit construction for easy installation
- Semi matt white finish fits unobtrusively in any environment
- Powder coated UV resistant perforated steel mesh grille with dust protection
- Removable grille for custom painting
- Self-aligning clamp mounting system
- Removable Tannoy grille badge
- Tannoy - around 100 years of British sound heritage and innovation
Specifications
Performance
Frequency response (±3 dB) |
100 Hz – 20 kHz |
Frequency response (-10 dB) |
60 Hz – 20 kHz |
Sensitivity (1 W @ 1m) |
90 dB |
Directivity factor (Q) |
6.3 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz |
Directivity index (DI) |
8 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz |
Power handling (IEC) | |
Average |
70 W |
Programme |
140 W |
Peak |
280 W |
Recommended amplifier power |
210 W @ 8 Ω |
Nominal Impedance (Lo Z) |
8 Ω |
Rated maximum SPL (1 m, Lo Z) | |
Average |
108 dB |
Peak |
114 dB |
Transformer taps |
NA |
Crossover point |
750 Hz / 2.1 kHz |
Coverage angles
500 Hz |
156° horizontal, 167° vertical |
1 kHz |
81° horizontal, 101° vertical |
2 kHz |
145° horizontal, 138° vertical |
4 kHz |
123° horizontal, 120° vertical |
Transducers
Low frequency diameter/material/type |
2 x 126 mm (5") / 1 x 118.5 mm (4.5") |
High frequency diameter/material/type |
20.4 mm (0.8") |
Physical
Enclosure | |
Back can |
Plastic,with spraying |
Baffle |
Reflex loaded UL94 V-0 rated ABS |
Grille |
Steel, with weather resistant coating |
Safety features |
With a safety loop |
Clamping design |
Security toggle clamp |
Connectors |
Phoenix Contact terminal block |
Dimensions (HxWxD) |
353 x 353 x 199 mm (13.9 x 13.9 x 7.8") |
Bezel dimensions |
353x353mm (13.9"x13.9") |
Mounting depth |
188 mm (7.4") |
Hole cutout dimensions |
330.2 x 330.2 mm(13.0"x13.0") |
Net weight |
7.7 kg (16.9 lbs) |
Packed quantity |
1 |
Included accessories |
Grille, paint mask, tool kit, screws, plain washer |