Tannoy EATON (1974–1978)

A compact bookshelf loudspeaker based on Tannoy's HPD design, with a 10" Dual Concentric driver and a tulip waveguide.

Overview

The Tannoy EATON is a stand-mount loudspeaker that Tannoy built from 1974 to 1978. It is a compact system around a 10" version of the company's HPD (High Precision Driver). Tannoy marketed it as the "Tannoy Eaton Loudspeaker System" and it was later associated with the "Legacy Series." The Dual Concentric driver sits in a rigid particle board cabinet. A tulip waveguide gives it controlled dispersion and its look.

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 EATON uses a Dual Concentric driver, a 10" HPD 295A unit. The tweeter sits in the center of the woofer, so the sound comes from a single point. The driver is mounted in a particle board cabinet built rigid to keep resonance down. A tulip-shaped waveguide surrounds the driver. It improves high-frequency dispersion and gives the speaker its look.