About the Tannoy DVS 6T 6" Coaxial Surface-Mount Loudspeaker with Transformer for Installation Applications
The Tannoy DVS 6T is a professional 6-inch coaxial surface-mount loudspeaker designed for high-quality distributed audio in commercial and residential installation projects. This model incorporates Tannoy's proven coaxial driver technology, where a 1-inch titanium dome compression tweeter is mounted concentrically within the 6-inch paper pulp woofer. This point-source design ensures perfect time alignment between high and low frequencies, resulting in exceptional phase coherence, accurate imaging, and uniform sound dispersion. The integrated design is particularly effective for delivering clear, articulate audio for both music and speech reinforcement in applications such as retail spaces, restaurants, hotels, and conference rooms. The "T" designation indicates the inclusion of a built-in multi-tap transformer, allowing the speaker to operate on 70V or 100V constant-voltage audio systems, which simplifies the wiring of large, multi-speaker installations by enabling safe daisy-chaining from a single amplifier channel.
The speaker's coaxial driver is engineered for balanced performance, with the tweeter's Tulip Waveguide ensuring controlled directivity and smooth off-axis response. This provides consistent coverage throughout the listening area without the harshness or "beaming" often associated with conventional tweeter designs. The driver is housed in a sealed, rigid enclosure constructed from moisture-resistant MDF, which minimizes unwanted resonance and provides protection in humid environments. A durable, paintable steel grille offers both driver protection and a clean aesthetic finish. For installation flexibility, the speaker includes a multi-angle mounting bracket that allows the installer to tilt and swivel the unit after it is fixed to the wall or ceiling, enabling precise aiming to optimize coverage and sound quality in the specific space.
Engineered for reliability and ease of integration, the DVS 6T features accessible connection terminals and a selector switch for choosing the appropriate power tap (e.g., 1W, 2W, 4W, 8W) to match the speaker's output level to its location in the system. This allows for precise sound pressure level balancing across a zone. For system integrators designing scalable, multi-zone audio systems that require both the sonic benefits of coaxial technology and the practical advantages of constant-voltage operation, the Tannoy DVS 6T offers a versatile and high-performance solution. It delivers the clarity and fidelity associated with Tannoy's professional audio heritage in a format that meets the practical demands of modern architectural sound installations.