Tannoy iw6 DS User Manual

iw6 DS

Product Description

The Tannoy iw6 DS is a full bandwidth in wall speaker system, using a 165mm (6.50") bass
and mid-range driver and a 25mm (1.00") WideBand™ high frequency unit, designed for
installation into standard stud partition wall systems. It may also be used in cavity wall
installations constructed with standard thickness drywall as well as a wide range of other
wall construction types with a surface thickness of up to 25mm (1.00”).

The bass and mid-range driver of the iw6 DS is built around an immensely strong chassis;
the rigidity of which controls the energy created by its long throw with ease. This is a crucial
factor in creating a drive unit capable not only of high power delivery and tremendous bass
output, but also of great subtlety and finesse.

The class leading performance of this in wall speaker is further enhanced by the inclusion
of a 25mm (1.00”) Tannoy WideBand™ high frequency unit, with titanium dome with
neodymium magnet system, to extend the bandwidth to over 50kHz.

This high power handling, wide bandwidth unit is specifically designed for applications
requiring the combination of premium sonic quality for music and speech reinforcement
and exceptional reliability and intelligibility.

The drivers and passive frequency dividing network are mounted in an injection moulded,
paintable front baffle manufactured from UV/weather resistant UL94V-0 ABS material. The
class leading performance is further enhanced by the inclusion of six self aligning, spring
loaded clamps; allowing for quick install but also for simple removal or reorientation of the
loudspeaker. The rigidity of the clamps and baffle combination crucially provides the
acoustically optimum bond to the wall surface without risk of distortion to the baffle itself.

Gold plated spring loaded terminals are provided for ease of installation and a steel back
can is available as an optional installation accessory. Complementing any style of decor,
the perforated metal grille and discreet moulded baffle can be painted to blend seamlessly
with any environment.

Features

• Extended frequency response and very low distortion

• Wide, controlled constant directivity dispersion
for optimum coverage

• Does not suffer from massive loss of energy in the
vertical plane at crossover caused by two way
discrete designs

• UV/weather resistant UL94V-0 ABS construction for
structural integrity

• Dynamic high frequency protection

• six way self aligning clamp mounting system

• Ferrofluid cooled neodymium high frequency

• Five year warranty

Applications

• Foreground music & paging systems

• Multi-room audio systems

• Home theatre

• Business music systems

• Boardrooms and offices

• Retail environments

• Retail outlets and shopping malls

• Lounges and bars

• Cruise ships

• Courtrooms

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

System iw6 DS

1)

requency Response (-3dB)

F

Frequency Range (-10dB)

System Sensitivity (1W @1m)

Nominal Coverage Angle 120 degrees

overage Angle (1kHz to 6kHz) 130 degree

C

irectivity Factor (Q) 3.15 averaged 1kHz to 6kHz

D

Directivity Index (DI) 4.9 averaged 1kHz to 6kHz

Rated Maximum SPL

verage 108dB

A
Average 107dB
Peak 114dB

ower Handling

P

Average 75W
Programmed 150W
Peak 300W

Recommended Amplifier Power 150W @ 8 Ohms

Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms

Distortion

10% Full Power (5.5V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic

250Hz 1.17% 0.10%
1kHz 1.26% 0.24%
10kHz 0.3% 0.23%

1% Full Power (1.73V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic
250Hz 0.36% 0.21%
1kHz 0.01% 0.19%
10kHz 0.08% 0.05%

Crossover Passive 2.7kHz

Notes:
(1) Average over stated bandwidth. Measured at 1 metre on axis.
(2) Unweighted pink noise input, measured at 1 metre in an anechoic chamber

A full range of measurements, performance data, CLF and Ease™ Data can be
downloaded from www.tannoy.com

Full independent verification of published specifications carried out by NWAA Labs,
California can also be obtained from the downloads section of 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.

(

0Hz - 51kHz

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1)

(

44Hz - 54kHz

2)

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89dB (1W - 2.83V for 8 Ohms)

(3)

(with optional THP60 transformer)

Transducers

Low Frequency 1 x 165mm (6.50”) bass driver

High Frequency 19mm (0.75”) titanium dome with neodymium

agnet system

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Physical

nclosure Baffle UL 94V-0 rated ABS

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Optional accessory: Backcan Zinc plated steel

Clamping Design Self aligning six way security toggle clamp

Connectors Gold plated connector spring terminals

ole Cutout Size 271.5 x 168.5mm (10.70 x 6.63”)

H

Dimensions

Front Baffle 320 x 209mm (12.60 x 8.25”) (H x W)

Front of baffle to rear 98mm (3.86”)
of magnet assembly

Front of wall to rear 93mm (3.66”)
of magnet assembly

Net Weight 2.8kg (6.16lbs)

Included Accessories

Optional Accessories

Transformer Taps

70V
100V

Grille Steel, with weather resistant coating

Maximum wall thickness - 25mm (1.00”)

Painted mask, cutout template, grille

Steel back can
Steel back can with THP60 Transformer
Plaster (mud) ring

(optional)

60W / 30W / 15W / 7.5W / OFF &

Low Impedence operation

60W / 30W / 15W / OFF & Low Impedence operation

Ordering Information

PART NUMBER PACKED QUANTITYCOLOURMODEL NAME

8000 3750 iw6 DC White 1

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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

m on-axis frequency response

1

SPL, 1W/1m (dB)

frequency (Hz)

Impedance vs frequency

Impedance (ohms)

IMPEDANCE

Level (dB)

OFF AXIS

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RESPONSE

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Horizontal off-axis response

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BEAMWIDTH

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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

eamwidth vs Frequency

B

Degrees

frequency (Hz)

DI vs Frequency

DIRECTIVITY INDEX

Q

frequency (Hz)

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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS POLAR PLOTS (1/3 OCTAVE)

100 Hz
125 Hz
160 Hz

00 Hz

2

630 Hz

630 Hz
800 Hz

800 Hz
1 kHz

1 kHz

1.25 kHz

1.25 kHz

250 Hz
315 Hz
400 Hz
500 Hz

1.6 kHz

1.6 kHz
2 kHz

2 kHz

2.5 kHz

2.5 kHz

3.15 kHz

3.15 kHz

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4 kHz
5 kHz

6.3 kHz
8 kHz

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10 kHz

12.5 kHz
16 kHz
20 kHz

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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS POLAR PLOTS (1/3 OCTAVE)

100 Hz
125 Hz
160 Hz
200 Hz

630 Hz

630 Hz
800 Hz

800 Hz
1 kHz

1 kHz

1.25 kHz

1.25 kHz

250 Hz
315 Hz
400 Hz

00 Hz

5

1.6 kHz

1.6 kHz
2 kHz

2 kHz

2.5 kHz

2.5 kHz

3.15 kHz

3.15 kHz

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4 kHz
5 kHz

6.3 kHz
8 kHz

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10 kHz

12.5 kHz
16 kHz
20 kHz

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251.0

209.0

320.0

168.5

97.9

93.0

4.9

271.5

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09.0

320.0

337.0

1

68.5

271.5

93.0 4.9

97.9

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DIMENSIONAL SKETCHES

209.0mm

8.23”

20.0mm

3

2.59”

1

168.5mm

6.63”

209.0mm

8.22”

337.0mm

13.26”

iw6 DS - PRE-INSTALLATION

251.0mm

9.88”

271.5mm

10.68”

93.0mm

3.66”

98.0mm

3.86”

4.9mm

0.19”

320.0mm

12.60”

168.5mm

6.63”

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271.5mm

10.68”

98.9mm

3.90”

103.8mm

4.09”

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4.9mm

0.19”

BACK CAN FITTED IN STUD PARTITON

451.0

[17.76"]

180.0

[7.09"]

281.0

[11.06"]

477.0

[18.78"]

310.0

[12.20"]

89.1

[3.51"]

12.5 min

[0.49"min]

101.5 min

[4.00"min]

STUD WALL COVERING MATERIAL

FITTED AFTER BACK CAN HAS
BEEN INSTALLED IN POSITION.

440.0

[17.32"]

96.6

[3.80"]

TOP

INWALL BACK CAN ACCESSORY

Ordering Information

MODEL NAMEPART NUMBER

8000 4020 iw6 TDC/DS Back Can Unpainted Steel 1 4.00Kgs (8.80lbs)
8000 4230 iw6 TDC/DS Transformer Back Can Unpainted Steel 1 11.00Kgs (23.1lbs)
8000 4250 Pre-install mounting ring for iw6 TDC/TS -- -

BAFFLE / GRILLE

COLOUR

PACKED

QUANTITY

PACKED

WEIGHT

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iw6 DS

Architectural specifications

he in wall speaker shall consist of one 165mm (6.50") bass unit and one 25mm (1.00") high frequency driver mounted in an injection moulded front baffle

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anufactured from UV/weather resistant UL94V-0 ABS material. The two-way system shall incorporate an optimised low loss crossover network. The wiring

m

erminals shall be gold plated spring loaded connectors. Performance of the in wall speaker shall meet or exceed the following criteria: The system shall

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have a coverage angle of 130 degrees (1kHz to 6kHz). Frequency response measured on axis shall be 44Hz - 54kHz (-10dB from rated sensitivity,

measured in an IEC baffle in an anechoic chamber) with no equalization. Sensitivity shall be 89dB (1W @ 1m). Long term power handling capacity as

defined in EIA-426B test shall be 75W, recommended amplifier power 150W @ 8 Ohms. The nominal system impedance shall be 8 Ohms.

In 70V or 100V distributed audio systems the iw6 DS can be used with the optional the THP60 high performance, low insertion loss transformer with

60, 30,15 and 7.5W taps* available.

A weather resistant perforated steel grille covers the transducer. Both the grille and baffle shall be paintable. The system shall not exceed the following

dimensions: 320 x 209 x 98mm or 12.60 x 8.25 x 3.86” (H x W x D).

ole cutout size shall be 271.50 x 168.50mm or 10.71 x 6.63".

H

The in wall speaker system shall be the.....iw6 DS.

*70.7 Volt only

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NOTES

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