About the Tannoy System 600 Monitor
The Tannoy System 600 is a classic, medium-format passive studio monitor that has been a trusted reference in professional audio environments for decades. Renowned for its accurate and uncolored sonic character, it is designed for critical listening tasks in recording, mixing, and broadcast studios where reliable translation is essential. The monitor utilizes a two-way design centered on Tannoy's proprietary Dual Concentric driver, which in this model features an 8-inch cone for mid-range and bass frequencies, with a high-frequency compression driver mounted at its acoustic center. This coaxial, point-source configuration ensures perfect driver alignment, resulting in exceptional phase coherence, a precise stereo image, and a wide "sweet spot" for the engineer.
The driver is housed in a carefully engineered, vented enclosure constructed from high-density MDF with extensive internal bracing to minimize cabinet resonances. The bass-reflex port is tuned to extend low-frequency response while maintaining tight transient performance. The crossover network is designed with high-quality components to ensure seamless integration between the woofer and tweeter, preserving the time-aligned benefits of the Dual Concentric design. The result is a monitor that delivers a flat, extended frequency response with low distortion, capable of revealing subtle details in a mix without adding hype or fatigue over long sessions.
As a passive monitor, the System 600 requires connection to a high-quality external power amplifier. This allows studio owners and engineers the flexibility to choose an amplifier that matches their specific power requirements and sonic preferences. Its balanced, analytical nature makes it an excellent tool for evaluating tonal balance, dynamic processing, and spatial effects. The System 600's reputation for reliability and truthful audio reproduction has cemented its place as a standard in project studios, post-production suites, and mobile broadcast facilities worldwide, where consistent monitoring is a fundamental requirement for professional work.