T h e M e r cu cu r y R a n g e .
Heart-thumping. Ear-crunching.
No-one’s No-one ’s close closerr t o th e mu sic. From day one, more recording studios in Europe and the USA have chosen Tannoy monitors. When it really matters, artists and recording professionals trust Tannoy to deliver a sound that gets as close to the performance as possible. It’s this dedication to sound in tegrity that Tannoy designs and engineers into every speaker carrying their nam e. m1
m2
m 2 .5
m3
10 - 70
1 0 - 80
10 - 80
mM*
mR
mC
PERFORMANCE
Recommended amp. power wattsperchannel Peak watts power handling Sensitivity (2.8 v @ 1 metre) Nominalimpedance Frequency response+ /- 3dB
100
120
10 - 90
12 0
1 0 - 100
1 20
10 - 6 0
1 30
60
10 - 80
Spine-tingling.
140
87dB
88 dB
88 dB
8 9dB
91dB
86dB
90dB
8 ohms
8 ohms
8 ohms
8 ohms
8 ohms
8 ohms
8 ohms
55Hz - 20kHz
48Hz - 20 kHz
48 Hz - 2 0kHz
3 5Hz - 2 0kHz
32Hz - 20kHz
60Hz - 20kHz
Blood-racing.
70Hz - 20kHz
Hair-raising.
DRIVER CONFIGURATION
High frequency mm (inches)
25 ( 1)
25 ( 1)
2 5 ( 1)
25 (1)
25 (1)
19 (0 .8)
25 (1 )
Low frequency mm (inches)
1 30 (5)
165 (6 .5)
165 ( 6.5 )
165 ( 6.5)
2x16 5 ( 6.5)
10 0 ( 4)
2 x1 00 (4)
Enclosuretype
R ea r p or or t ed r ef le x
R ea r p or or t ed r ef le x
R ea r p or or t ed r ef le x
Fr on on t po r te d r ef ef le x
Fr on on t po r te d r ef ef le x
I nf nf in it eb af af flfl e
Dimensions Hx Wx D(mm)
3 00 00 x1 70 70 x2 10 10
3 80 80 x2 03 03 x2 70 70
3 80 80 x2 03 03 x 2 70 70
8 50 50 x2 03 03 x 2 70 70
8 50 50 x2 03 03 x2 70 70
2 10 10 x 1 40 40 x1 50 50
1 40 40 x 4 30 30 x1 60 60
Dimensions H xW xD (inches)
11.8 x 6.7 x 8.3
15 x 8 x 1 0.6
15 x 8 x 10.6
3 3.5 x 8 x 10.6
33.5 x 8 x 10.6
8.3 x 5.5 x 5.9
5.5 x 1 6.9 x 6.3
6 .2 (1 (13.7) pa pai r
6.4 (1 (14.1) pa pai r
10.5 (2 (23.2) ea each
12.5 (2 (27 .6) ea each
CABINET
Weight kg (lbs)
3.8 (8 (8.4) pa pai r
2 (4 (4.4) pa pai r
All models – black ash cabinet with cherry or grey bird eye front baffle except mC– black ash / grey bird eye only
Finish Options
m S U B 1 0 a c t i v e s u b w o of e r PERFORMANCE
150 watts peak
Output power Low frequency response
-6dB at 35Hz, typical in room response Line or loudspeaker level, stereo or mono
Inputs
2nd order low pass, variable between 50Hz– 150Hz, -6dB. 1st order high pass for main speaker output, -6dB @ 75Hz
Input filter
After approximately ely 20 mins., in absence of input signal
Audio mute Auto power on threshold Additional features
5mVat 50Hz (one line level input driven) – 50mVat 50Hz (one speaker input driven) Phase invert switch – self limiting to avoid overload 230 volts nominally, 50Hz
Mains Voltage DRIVE UNIT
Low frequency / Nominal impedance
250mm / 10 inches long throw paper cone / 3 ohms
CABINET
Closed box – 27 litres
Enclosuretype/ internal volume
325 x 300 x 385 (12.8 x 11.8 x 15.2)
Dimensions Hx Wx Dmm (inches)
13 (28.7)
Weight kg (lbs) Finish
Black ash cabinet with Black Jersey weave grille cloth (detachable)
Tannoy Ltd. Coatbri dge ML5 4TF Scotland Tel: + 44 (0) 1236 420199 Fax: + 44 (0) 1236 428230 Tannoy/TGI North America,300 Gag GageAve eAvenue,Unit nue,Unit 1,Ki tchener,Ontari o,CanadaN2M 2C8 Tel: + 00 (1) 519 745 1158 Fax: +00 (1) 519 745 2364 Tannoy Nederland BV. Anthonetta Kuij lstraat 19 3066 Rotterdam Tel: + 0031 (0) 10 2860555 Fax: + 0031 (0) 10 2860431
Ground-shaking.
R ea r p or or t ed r ef le x
6.7 (1 (14.8) ea each
(Award-winning.)
Ground-breaking.
Standard-setting.
Critic-pleasing. Naturally, at Tannoy, we think our Mercury speakers are brilliant– but what does the hi-fi press say?
Many loudspeaker manufacturers use inexpensive plastic mouldings to benefit the manufacturing process, but Tannoy has abandoned this approach with the Mercury range of loudspeakers. We’ve opted to maximise performance by using solid wood material for the cabinet construction, including a substantial MDF front baffle. Nor does Mercury use small, inexpensive bass and treble units. We’ve gone for something more substantial. So the bass is rich and powerful. The sound is dynamic, clear and accurate. Acoustics are as natural as the original recording.
m1
with better punch and greater
“Superb bass from boxes so small; plenty of punch and no shortage of clarity.”
treble clarity; excellent value for money.”
m2 “These speakers out-perform
“Wonderfully cohesive and musical sound... these floor-
everything in their class and then go on to stomp all over the next league up.”
standers set new standards of detail and control at the price.”
You need to examine the m2.5 as closely as our engineers did, in order to appreciate the attention-to-detail this model has received. Many of the enhancements are hidden right inside the cabinet. Our team of acoustics experts, working with cost constraints removed, re-assessed each component of the original m2 and where
m3
possible, upgraded it to improve the acoustic performance. Of course, the most rewarding way to experience these improvements is to sit back, listen and enjoy.
m2.5 “Revised Mercuries even hotter...
mC “Excellent performance... perhaps the best affordable centre
Additional mass on
improve on the original m2s
speaker.”
to dampen resonance
Magnet ‘Lossy-coupled’to
underside of top panel
One listen and you’ll know precisely what we’re talking about.
brace with mastic material providing exceptional rigidity
LF driver overlaps HF
Brace provides rigidity and
to bring acoustic centres closer together
controls cabinet resonance Binding post nuts fitted with brass inserts, improving
Lighter-weight
Wide-ranging. The Tannoy Mercury range offers a choice of loudspeakers for hi-fi or home cinema applications of truly outstanding performance and value.
m1
w
two layer voice coil
m3
m2
w
expensiveauto-transformer
floor standing loudspeaker which is so easy to drive, even the smallest of hi-fi amplifiers will deliver a big sound. m2.5
Additional magnet on back
Longer port tube
used in crossover improves
of main magn et to improve
tuning system lower than original m2
control and damping of HF
sensitivity and damping
by amplifier
Block-busting home cinema.
m2.5 w
Countless international hi-fi press reviews have sung the praises of this
Tremendous dynamics and power handling are assured due to the
The Mercury m2.5 is essentially a very special, upgraded m2. Cabinet
now classic budget hi-fi speaker. Earlier this year, the m1 achieved the accolade of the EISA 1998/99
165mm bass driver’s substantial magnet assembly. T he m2 is equally at home as part of either a budget or a
construction, drive unit build and positioning, terminal panel materials and crossover components have all
European Loudspeaker of the Year. At its price, a truly remarkable hi-fi speaker which is also perfect as a
high end hi-fi. T he stable impedance characteristic also makes this model the ideal solution for upgrading a mini or
been carefully scrutinised. Where beneficial, changes have been made in order to make the best even better.
surround speaker in more powerful
midi audio system.
home cinema systems.
Instead of a resistor, a more
midband performance
A perfectly proportioned, slim, tall
Deep, tuneful bass and crisp treble detail with high power handling capability are the hallmarks of the m3. An ideal speaker for larger rooms.
signal path integrity
resulting in improved
w
mR Pre-fitted to the rear panel of
mC mR
The acoustic characteristic of
the mR are four multi-hangers allowing the speakers to be easily flush-mounted to a wall.
the mC centre channel speaker is perfectly matched to the rest of the Mercury models ensuring
This thoughtful design allows them to be inverted (see picture) when positioned high on a wall,
mM
providing ideal acoustic coupling with the room environment. Their neat, compact design makes them the perfect solution for rear effects/surround applications.
within the cabinet provides extra stability when placed on the mC
curved top surface of many modern televisions.
mM
mSUB10
The new mM (Mercury Main) is
With its powerful 250mm low frequency driver the new mSUB10 150 watt active subwoofer offers home cinema enthusiasts high performance extended bass. The compact unit provides the
precise tonal balance and clarity. In addition to full magnetic shielding, heavy gauge steel plate
a floor standing design utilising two 130mm bass drivers – ideal mSUB10
for the additional bass dynamic and power handling requirements of good quality home cinema. If you like your music at
flexibility of line level or speaker inputs. Input level control and a phase invert switch ensure that
moderate to high volumes or consider yourself a bit of a party animal – you won’t be disap-
you can easily fine tune the bass frequencies to the rest of the
pointed.
system.
(Please note: the mM is also known as m4 in some markets.)
