Tannoy i6AW Technical Specifications

FRONT DETAIL YOKE BRACKET

OMNI MOUNT™ BRACKET

DRIVER DETAIL

i6 AW

The Tannoy i6 AW is a premium quality All Weather installation loudspeaker based around
a 165mm (6.5”) point source, constant directivity Dual Concentric™ transducer. Suited
for applications indoors or out, the i6 AW consistently delivers a powerful performance
under a wide range of environmental conditions. The cabinet is weatherproof to IP33CS
in EN60529.

The i6 AW, utilizing the same drive unit used in Tannoy’s studio monitors, incorporates
the latest generation design features including a plastic cone and rubber surround for
additional weatherproofing, a dual magnet assembly, and HF Tulip WaveGuide™. The
high frequency (HF) and low frequency (LF) sources are coincidentally aligned to a point
source. The result is a smooth, uniform frequency response over a wide coverage area,
unachievable with discrete, two-way designs in the vertical plane where massive cancellations
appear off axis at the crossover frequency. The 90˚ conical dispersion of the Dual
Concentric allows either vertical or horizontal mounting without compromising sound
quality.

The optimally tuned, moulded polyethylene enclosure maximizes bass response and tonal
balance. The transformer settings on the i6T AW (30, 15, 7.5, 3.75 Watts) are selectable
via a rotary switch located on the input panel of the cabinet.

For simple and effective installation, there is the choice of MB 6 and Omni Series 20.0
hardware, allowing the loudspeaker to blend into almost any setting.

The i6 AW is available in Charcoal or White in these versions: the i6 AW for use in 8Ω
operation and as the i6T AW, supplied with a THP 30 Watt transformer.

ALL WEATHER

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

i6 AW

SIDE ELEVATION

i6 AW

SYSTEM

System Type
Frequency Response

(1)

+/- 3dB

Recommended Amplifier Power
Power Handling (2)

Average

Programme

Sensitivity 2.83 Volts
@ 1 metre (3)

Maximum SPL

THP 30 Transformer

Anechoic

Half Space

Low Impedance

Wattage Tap Selections
Impedance
Crossover Frequency
Dispersion

See Beamwidth Plot

Driver Complement

CONSTRUCTION

Enclosure
Finish
Connectors

Fittings

Mounting Options

Omni Series

Dimensions

Weight (each)

Shipping

Quantity

i6T AW

Pack Dimensions

NOTES: (1) Average over stated bandwidth. Measured at 1 metre on axis. (2) Long term power handling capacity as defined in EIA standard RS - 426A.

A full range of measurements, performance data, and Ease™ Data can be downloaded from www.tannoy.com
Tannoy operates a policy of continuous research and development. The introduction of new materials or manufacturing methods will always equal or exceed the published specifications, which Tannoy

reserves the right to alter without prior notice. Please verify the latest specifications when dealing with critical applications.

APPLICATIONS

• Foreground music & paging systems

• High level music and speech reinforcement

•Theme bars

• Theme parks

• Reception / waiting rooms

• Airports, convention centers, hotels

• Business music systems

• Boardrooms & offices

• Cruise ships

• Retail outlets

• Houses of worship

(3) Unweighted pink noise input, measured at 1 metre in an anechoic chamber

11 litre polypropylene
Charcoal or White
1 x Speakon NL4MP

2 x 4mm binding posts
2 x M8 inserts

4 x M6 inserts
2 x yoke fixing points

MB 6

20.0 Series Omni Mount™
bracket

344 x 250 x 225mm
(13 x 9 x 8 “)

i6 AW

5.5kg (12lbs 1oz)

i6T AW

6kg (13lbs 14oz)
2

13kg (28lbs 10oz)

i6 AW

15kg (33lbs)
502 x 400 x 302mm
(19 x15 x 11 “)

All Weather Loudspeaker
70Hz - 20kHz

53Hz

-10dB

20 - 160 Watts / 8Ω
90 Watt

180 Watt
360 Watt

Peak

90dB
93dB

105dB (average)
109dB (average) 115dB (peak)

30, 15, 7.5, 3.75 Watts
8Ω

1.6kHz - passive
90˚ Conical
1 x 165mm (6.5”) Dual Concentric™

BEAMWIDTH PLOT

Beamwidth vs Frequency

360
330
270
240

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FEATURES

• 6.5” (165mm) point source Dual Concentric™

driver

• 90˚ controlled conical dispersion for optimum

coverage and forward gain

• Weatherproof to IP33CS in EN60529

• Low insertion loss 30 Watt line transformer -

for a more powerful and dynamic performance
(i6T AW)

• Multi tap switch on input panel (i6T AW)

• Wide, constant directivity dispersion

• High sensitivity

• Magnetic cooling HF

• Yoke & Omni Mount™ mounting options

for quick and easy installation

• Five year loudspeaker warranty

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180
150

Degrees

120

90
60
30

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250

225mm

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FRONT ELEVATION

344mm

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250mm

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Vertical Beamwidth (1/3 Octave)

Horizontal Beamwidth (1/3 Octave)

315

400

500

630

800

1000

1250

1600

2000

3000

3150

Frequency (Hz)

ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS

The All Weather loudspeaker shall consist of a 165mm (6.5”)
full range single point source, constant directivity Dual Concentric™
transducer. The transducer shall be mounted into a vented,
moulded enclosure weatherproof to IP33CS in EN60529.

The loudspeaker shall be used in 70 or 100 Volt distributed
audio systems utilising a high performance transformer with 30,
15, 7.5, 3.75* Watt taps available respectively. An easily accessible
selector switch shall be available on the back panel for selecting
settings.

Performance of the loudspeaker shall meet or exceed the following
criteria; Frequency response 1 metre on axis with swept sine
wave shall be 70Hz - 20kHz +/- 3dB, sensitivity shall be at least
90dB (anechoic) for 2.83 Volts @ 1 metre with mininal loss
accounted for. The dispersion of the loudspeaker shall be 90˚
conical.

The driver impedance and maximum power handling (without
transformer) shall be 8Ω and 180 Watts respectively. The system
shall be designed for use in all weather applications. The enclosure
shall be an optimally tuned, vented enclosure, utilising a yoke
mount, and shall not exceed the following
dimensions: 344 x 250 x 225mm or 13 x 9 x 8 “
(HxWxD).

This loudspeaker system shall be the Tannoy...i6 AW.

*70 volt version only

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