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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Tannoy SGM-series monitors. These are
professional mid-field reference monitors which provide unrivaled
musical articulation and outstanding dynamics and accuracy. Using
advanced dual concentric drivers, they offer the advantages of point
source operation in a very cost-effective design. The attractive wood
panel cabinet and front panel contribute to their excellent acoustic
performance. Due to the point source operation, they will perform
equally well in both landscape and portrait orientation.
This quick start guide is intended to provide the user with some useful
advice on how to install and use the loudspeakers, as well as technical
information about how the system is designed and its detailed
specifications. We hope you get the best results from your
monitoring system.
Once you have set up your new monitors as described in this
document, please register your product online at www.tannoy.com –
this does not limit your legal rights.
Unpacking
To get the speaker out of the carton without damage, open the flaps
fully and bend them right back. Turn the package upside-down on the
floor and lift the carton vertically up to leave the speaker resting on its
packing tray.
Inspect each speaker for signs of transit damage. In the unlikely event
of this having occurred, inform the carrier and the supplier. Keep all
the packaging if damage has occurred as this will show evidence of
excessive handling force. It is also a good idea to keep the carton for
future transportation.
Caution
These monitors are capable of generating high sound levels over a
sustained period of time. Because of their low levels of distortion, it
is not always obvious that the sound level is high when working with
these monitors. Please be aware that exposure to excessive levels over
a sustained period of time can lead to permanent hearing damage.
Operation
Consult the product specification section within this manual as this
clearly shows the acceptable power range for amplifier matching to
your speakers. As with all loudspeaker systems, the power handling is
a function of voice coil thermal capacity. Care should be taken to avoid
overdriving any amplifier, as this will cause output overload resulting
in 'clipping' or distortion within the output signal. This can cause
damage to the speakers if done for any extended period. Generally an
amplifier of higher power that is running hard, but free of distortion,
will pose less risk of damage to the loudspeaker than a lower power
amplifier continually clipping. Remember also that a high powered
amplifier running at less than 90% of output power generally sounds
a great deal better than a lower powered example struggling to
achieve 100%.
Always use the best quality of cable available within your budget.
High quality audio signals passing from the amplifier to the
loudspeaker are unusual in their demands on the cable. Wide dynamic
range and wide bandwidth information has to coexist with the ability
to transmit peak currents of at least 10 amps, without incurring any
loss or signal impairment. We would recommend that you always
keep the cable runs the same length for each speaker. Remember
that cable construction can affect the sound quality so be prepared to
experiment to find a cable that suits your ear and audio system.
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Quick Start Guide