Tannoy EATON (1974–1978)
A compact bookshelf loudspeaker based on Tannoy's renowned HPD design, featuring a 10" Dual Concentric driver and tulip waveguide.
Overview
The Tannoy EATON is a stand-mount loudspeaker produced by Tannoy from 1974 to 1978. It was designed as a compact system using a 10" version of the company's celebrated HPD (High Precision Driver) technology, marketed as the "Tannoy Eaton Loudspeaker System" and later associated with the "Legacy Series." The speaker features a Dual Concentric driver mounted in a rigid particle board cabinet, incorporating a distinctive tulip waveguide that contributes to its controlled dispersion and signature aesthetic.
Specifications
| Product type | Loudspeaker |
| Driver size | 10" |
| Recommended amplifier power | 20–200 W |
| Power handling | 20–300 W |
| Frequency response | 40 Hz–30 kHz ±6 dB |
| Weight | 46 lb each |
| Dimensions | 520 x 349 x 248 mm (WxHxD) |
| Crossover | Crossover network employed in the EATON features 2 independent channels |
| Cabinet material | Particle board cabinet |
| Design basis | Based on Famous HPD Design |
Design
The Tannoy EATON uses a Dual Concentric driver configuration centered around a 10" HPD 295A unit, integrating the tweeter within the center of the woofer for coherent point-source sound. The driver is mounted in a particle board cabinet engineered for rigidity to minimize unwanted resonance. A tulip-shaped waveguide surrounds the driver, enhancing high-frequency dispersion and defining the speaker's visual identity.
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