Tannoy F3, FR, F1, F2 User Manual
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PERFORMANCE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER POWER
WATTS RMS
CONTINUOUS POWER HANDLING
WATTS RMS
PEAK POWER HANDLING
WATTS
SENSITIVITY (2.83 VOLTS @ 1M)
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE - OHMS
LOW FREQUENCY ALIGNMENT (-6dB)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE +/– 3dB
DRIVE UNIT CONFIGURATION
HIGH FREQUENCY:
NITRO-URETHANE LAYER DAMPED WOVEN
POLYESTER DOME,
SHIELDED NEODYMIUM MAGNET ASSEMBLY
LOW FREQUENCY:
COATED MULTI-FIBRE PAPER PULP CONE
SHIELDED
CROSSOVER
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY
TYPE
CABINET
ENCLOSURE TYPE
CONSTRUCTION - MM (INCHES)
DIMENSIONS - INC GRILLE MM (INCHES)
VOLUME - LITRES (CUBIC FEET)
WEIGHT (EACH) - KG (LBS)
FINISHES
MERCURY F 1
10 - 70
50
100
87dB
8
55Hz
55Hz-20kHz
25MM (1")
130MM (5")
YES
2.9kHz
4TH ORDER
ACOUSTIC
LINKWITZ-RILEY
FRONT REFLEX
15MM (5/8) PARTICLE
BOARD, INTERNALLY
CROSS-BRACED
ENCLOSURE
19MM (3/4) MDF FRONT
BAFFLE
300 x 170 x 220
(113/4 x 63/4 x 87/8)
6.6 (0.24)
4.0 (8.8)
APPLE
DARK OAK
MERCURY F2
10 - 85
60
120
88dB
8
48Hz
48Hz-20kHz
25MM (1")
165MM (61/2")
YES
2.8kHz
Bi-wirable Bi-wirable Bi-wirable
4TH ORDER
ACOUSTIC
LINKWITZ-RILEY
FRONT REFLEX
15MM (5/8) PARTICLE
BOARD, INTERNALLY
CROSS-BRACED
ENCLOSURE
19MM (3/4) MDF FRONT
BAFFLE
380 x 204 x 275
(15 x 8 x 111/4)
14.3 (0.53)
6.4 (14.1)
APPLE
DARK OAK
MERCURY F3
10 - 100
70
140
89dB
8
35Hz
35Hz-20kHz
25MM (1")
165MM (61/2")
YES
2.7kHz
4TH ORDER
ACOUSTIC
LINKWITZ-RILEY
FRONT REFLEX
15MM (5/8) PARTICLE
BOARD, INTERNALLY
CROSS-BRACED
ENCLOSURE
19MM (3/4) MDF FRONT
BAFFLE
850 x 204 x 275
(331/2 x 8 x 111/4)
23 (0.85)
10.7 (23.6)
APPLE
DARK OAK
MERCURY F4
10 - 140
100
200
91dB
8
34Hz
34Hz - 20kHz
25MM (1")
2 X 165MM (61/2")
YES
2.7kHz
4TH ORDER
ACOUSTIC
LINKWITZ-RILEY
FRONT REFLEX
15MM (5/8) PARTICLE
BOARD, INTERNALLY
CROSS-BRACED
ENCLOSURE
19MM (3/4) MDF FRONT
BAFFLE
970 x 204 x 290
(381/8 x 8 x 111/4)
40 (1.5)
13.5 (29.7)
APPLE
DARK OAK
MERCURY FR
10 - 60
40
80
86dB
8
59Hz
59Hz - 20kHz
25MM (1")
100MM (4")
YES
2.9kHz
4TH ORDER
ACOUSTIC
LINKWITZ-RILEY
REAR REFLEX
12MM (1/2) PARTICLE
BOARD, INTERNALLY
CROSS-BRACED
ENCLOSURE
15MM (5/8) MDF FRONT
BAFFLE
210 x 140 x 160
(81/4 x 51/2 x 61/4)
2.6 (0.1)
2.2 (4.8)
APPLE
DARK OAK
MERCURY FC
10 - 90
70
140
90dB
8
68Hz
68Hz - 20kHz
25MM (1")
2 X 100MM (4")
YES
2.8kHz
4TH ORDER
ACOUSTIC
LINKWITZ-RILEY
TWIN REAR REFLEX
15MM (5/8) PARTICLE
BOARD, INTERNALLY
CROSS-BRACED
ENCLOSURE
19MM (3/4) MDF FRONT
BAFFLE
150 x 430 x 170
(57/8 x 167/8 x 67/8)
5.3 (0.2)
6.9 (15.2)
APPLE
DARK OAK
YOUR GUIDE TO HI-FI & HOME CINEMA
(MERCURY F4 / F2 / FC + TS10 Subwoofer AV system)
“Tannoy’s new Mercury loudspeakers represent tremendous value.
Add the TS10 subwoofer and you’ve got yourself a home cinema system that will force
you to invite the neighbours round to watch ……very satisfying with both music and movies.”
Hi-Fi CHOICE (BEST BUY)
MERCURY F4
“the Mercury F4 does a top job of preserving and communicating
the musical messages behind the sound.”
Tannoy United Kingdom T: +44 (0) 1236 420199 F: +44 (0) 1236 428230 E: enquiries@tannoy.com
Tannoy North America T: (519) 745 1158 F: (519) 745 2364 E: inquiries@tannoyna.com
Tannoy Deutschland T: 0180 1111 88 1 F: 0180 1111 88 2 E: info@tannoy.com
Tannoy adopts a policy of continuous improvement and product specification is subject to change.
GRAMOPHONE
MERCURY F4
“The flagship model is a fine buy, with
a good mix of poise and power.”
ESSENTIAL HI-FI & HOME CINEMA
(MERCURY F4 / F2 / FC AV system)
“If you want proper speakers from a brand you can trust
for the price of a sub-sat, then we’d recommend them.”
6483 0850 / 09 05
MERCURY: THE SYNTHESIS OF
VALUE AND PERFORMANCE
THE MERCURY RANGE OF LOUDSPEAKERS FROM TANNOY
utilise materials and components carefully selected to
optimise the system performance. Dense wood material
used for the cabinet construction, including a substantial
MDF front baffle, provides the essential cabinet rigidity
required of a good loudspeaker design. To cater for both
modern and more traditional décor, all the models are
offered in either an apple wood or dark oak vinyl veneer.
The bass and treble units are solidly built providing
exceptional acoustic performance and long-term reliability.
MERCURY F3
The bass performance is rich and powerful while the mid
and high frequency presentation is accurate, clear and
dynamic.
This natural sounding acoustic balance allows Mercury to
This tall and impressive speaker is fitted
with an additional 165mm (61/2") bass driver
ensuring huge-scale dynamics for home
cinema or hi-fi. The twin bass driver
configuration maintains low-level frequency
detail even when listening at low volume.
An ideal speaker for larger rooms.
Great dynamics and power handling are
assured due to the 165mm (61/2") bass
driver's substantial magnet assembly.
Where space is at a premium, the Mercury
F2 is the ideal solution for home cinema
front and surround, providing full acoustic
synergy. Its exemplary acoustic qualities
also make it equally at home as part of
either a budget or a high-end hi-fi.
A perfectly proportioned, slim,
floor-standing loudspeaker which
is so easy to drive, even entry
level A/V receivers and hi-fi
amplifiers will deliver a big sound.
Deep, tuneful bass and crisp treble
detail with high power handling
capability are the hallmarks of
the Mercury F3.
25MM NITRO-URETHANE LAYER
DAMPED WOVEN POLYESTER
DOME, SHIELDED NEODYMIUM
MAGNET ASSEMBLY.
SHIELDED LONG THROW DRIVER
WITH COATED MULTI-FIBRE
PAPER PULP CONE.
MERCURY F2
reveal all the scale and impact of original soundtracks,
this as well as delivering the subtle nuances of complex
audio recordings. One listen and you'll know precisely what
we're talking about.
The Tannoy Mercury range offers a choice of
loudspeakers for home cinema or hi-fi applications
of truly outstanding performance and value.
ALL MODELS ARE SUPPLIED
WITH GRILLES. THE TWO FINISH
OPTIONS ARE APPLE AND
DARK OAK.
Despite its exceptionally compact size, the Mercury
F1 provides excellent dynamic performance and
superb power handling. Imaging and musical
presence are outstanding. This truly remarkable
hi-fi speaker offers excellent value for money and
also performs as a perfect surround speaker in
more powerful home cinema systems.
The neat, compact design of the Mercury FR
makes it the ideal solution not only for rear
effects / surround applications but also as a
front stereo pair where space is at an absolute
premium. Pre-fitted to the rear panel is a
fixing device that allows the speakers to be
easily flush-mounted to a wall.
The acoustic characteristic of the Mercury
FC centre channel speaker is perfectly
matched to the rest of the Mercury models
ensuring precise tonal balance and clarity.
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