Overview
High-Performance 5" Dual Concentric On-Wall Loudspeaker for Installation Applications
Features
Audio Evolution
For over 90 years, Tannoy has been a leader in the pursuit of high-fidelity sound. The most demanding audio professionals around the world rely on Tannoy loudspeakers to create music and sound we love to hear and feel. From recording and mastering engineers to broadcasters and film score composers, Tannoy loudspeakers are trusted for their proven reliability, true to source accuracy and ability to reproduce sound the way the artist intended. There really is no substitute for Tannoy. Trusted by music creatives around the world, installed in the world's best venues and locations, perfect for listening at home.
The QCI range is designed with the same high standards and attention to detail as our flagship professional and hi-fi loudspeakers. They deliver high fidelity sound that is extremely natural and detailed. They have the same sonic signature and can be easily mixed and matched to make a stereo, surround or multi-room audiophile system.
Tannoy Dual Concentric
Designed and engineered in the UK, the full range QCI A1-BL comprises a single 5" Glass Fibre driver and high-excursion rubber surround. Capable of handling up to 240 Watts, the QCI A1 is extremely easy to drive and suits a wide variety of amplifiers and applications. The QCI A1-BL features our legendary and exclusive Tannoy Dual Concentric Driver technology. With over seven decades of continuous refinement, the Dual Concentric driver delivers a near-perfect point source. The high frequency driver is located centrally dramatically improving time coherence. The benefits are outstanding tonal accuracy - faithful to the original material, better controlled dispersion and a more natural sound with a wider listening sweet-spot.
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.
Specifications
Performance
| Frequency response (±3 dB) |
55 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Frequency response (-10 dB) |
40 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Sensitivity (1 W @ 1m) |
85 dB |
| Nominal dispersion |
90° conical @ -6 dB point |
| Power handling (IEC) | |
| Average |
60 W |
| Programme |
120 W |
| Peak |
240 W |
| Recommended amplifier power |
180 W @ 8 Ω |
| Nominal Impedance |
8 Ω |
| Rated maximum SPL (1 m) | |
| Average |
102 dB |
| Peak |
108 dB |
| Crossover point |
2.3 kHz |
Transducers
| Low frequency diameter |
125 mm (5") |
| High frequency diameter |
25.4 mm (1") |
Physical
| Enclosure |
PC (type of plastic) and UV stable (ASTM G155-13) |
| Baffle |
PC (type of plastic) and UV stable (ASTM G155-13) |
| Grille |
Aluminium alloy, Powder coating |
| Safety features |
Ingress protection dust test (IPX4); Water test (IP5X) |
| Connectors |
Terminal post |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
313 x 182 x 228 mm (12.3 x 7.2 x 9.0'') |
| Net weight |
3.7kg (8.2lbs) |
| Included accessories |
Wall mount bracket |
| Packed quantity |
1 |
