Reference-grade sound for your home studio. The Tannoy GOLD 8 8″ Active Monitor Speakers are compact bi-amped nearfield reference monitors providing exceptional sonic accuracy – perfect for mixing and mastering. The Tannoy GOLD delivers pristine sound at a price that wont break the bank. Utilising a high-precision and neutral soundstage the GOLD monitor produces a non-fatiguing sound perfect for an extended mixing session. The heart of the GOLD Monitor is a custom premium-grade Dual Concentric driver providing class-leading phase coherence. These high-grade components deliver an extended frequency response capturing every subtle nuance from your audio. The bi-amped design features Class-AB amplification providing powerful sound levels that wont distort. The point source tulip waveguide ensures a natural performance with a huge “sweet spot” so you can make critical mixing decision with ease. Additionally the rear of the Tannoy GOLD features adjustable controls for room attenuation and a range of connections. Exceptional sound quality and audio performance The Tannoy GOLD is a high-grade studio monitor featuring a bi-amplified design with 300 watts of power. The custom Tannoy Dual Concentric driver technology delivers class-leading phase coherence and point-source imaging. This ensures the best possible audio fidelity capturing every nuance from your source audio with maximum precision and accuracy. It provides an ultra-wide frequency response which allows you to hear every subtle detail from your audio making it perfect for mixing and mastering applications. High-grade components for optimal precision The GOLD Studio Monitor is jam-packed with useful features and components to ensure the best possible sound. The 1-inch titanium tweeter produces a Tulip waveguide which results in a highly detailed stereo image. This allows you to easily find the “sweet spot” for your monitors. The symmetrical dispersion results in a broad soundstage with ultra-accurate stereo imagining. This makes the monitors perfect for music production mixing mastering video production and everything in between. Room attenuation controls and versatile connectivity The bi-amplified design provides immense voluminous power whilst retaining its sonic clarity. This ensures a clean yet powerful sound at any volume level. The front-firing bass port design helps to provide added power for the low-end providing voluminous bass you can truly feel. The rear of the monitor features integrated controls for adjusting the sound of your monitors to fine-tune them to your working space. To get the best possible audio performance your sound should remain flat (not too reflective or absorbent). To help with this the Tannoy Gold comes equipped with HF trim control and a rear panel filter switch for adjusting the low-end frequencies of the monitor. This allows you to adjust the sound of your monitors for any environment optimising them to capture every nuance of your audio. The front-panel features an integrated volume control for quick and easy access. The rear of the monitor features continually active XLR and TRS inputs. There is also an AUX input for playing music from a smartphone MP3 player or any other similar devices. The monitor also features switchable intelligent signal sensing circuitry which switches your monitor to standby mode to conserve energy when not in use. Features Pair of premium 300 Watt bi-amped nearfield studio reference monitors for accurate sound reproduction with outstanding definition Ultra-precise and neutral soundstage delivers non-fatiguing sound for extended listening sessions Legendary Tannoy Dual Concentric driver technology provides class-leading phase coherence and point-source imaging Front-firing bass port design allows for near-wall placement and ensures optimal low frequency performance Next generation 8” Dual Concentric driver secures unrivalled musical articulation and outstanding dynamics 1-inch titanium tweeter with Tulip waveguide produces detailed stereo image with widened “sweet spot” Class-AB system with transducer-matched LF and HF bi-amplification for accurate dynamics Continually-active XLR and TRS phone jack inputs let you connect up to 2 audio sources Dedicated input trim bass and treble controls let you optimize the audio for your listening conditions Selectable automatic standby mode conserves energy Specifications System Frequency response: 54 Hz – 20 kHz ±3dB 40 Hz – 20 kHz -10dBNominal dispersion: 90° conical @ -6 dB point Maximum SPL: 110 dB Crossover type: 2-way active Crossover frequency: 1.5kHz Transducers:LF: 1 x 8″ (127mm) driver HF: 1 x 1″ (20mm) driverLimiter: Independent high and low frequency limiters Magnetic shielding: NoAmplifier Maximum output power: 300 W Type: Class-AB Protection Short circuit thermalConnectors Inputs: 1 x XLR balanced 1 x 1/4″ TRS balanced 3.5mm stereo mini jackSensitivity: 0dBu nominal Input impedance: 5kΩ unbalanced 10kΩ balanced Maximum input level: +20dBu Outputs: Monitor link 3.5mm stereo mini jack User controls: Power on / off input trim HF trim Bass adjustment Auto-standby on / offPower supply Power consumption: 80 W @ 1/8 max power Voltage (fuses): 100-240V 50/60 Hz (T 3.15 A L 250 V) Mains supply: IEC mains connector with integrated power switchGeneral Dimensions (HxWxD): 429 x 274 x 336 mm (16.9 x 10.8 x 13.2″) Net Weight: 14.0 kg (30.8 lbs) Product Code: GOLD 8