Tannoy SRM10B
A sealed dual-concentric studio monitor from the early 1980s, known for accurate mixing and long-term listening clarity.
Overview
The Tannoy SRM10B is a near-field monitor speaker from Tannoy, part of their Super Red Monitor series. It was built for professional studio use and was in circulation by early 1983, just before the Urei 8080s became the industry standard. It has a dual-concentric driver layout in a sealed cabinet. Users have noted that the monitors are fatigue-free during extended sessions and show exactly what is in a mix. Official documentation is limited.
Specifications
| Model Range | Super Red Monitor |
| Frequency Response | 55 Hz – 20 kHz (±4 dB) |
| Phase Response | better than ±25° between 100 Hz to 10 kHz |
| Sensitivity (2.83 V at 1 m) | Domestic : 93 dB. Anechoic : 90 dB |
| Peak Power Handling | 250 W |
| Impedance [Nominal/Minimal] | 8 Ω / 5.5 Ω |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 10 - 150 W |
| Dimensions | 524 × 350 × 265 mm (20½ × 14½ × 10 inches) |
| Weight (one) | 50 lbs |
| Shipping Weight | 58 lbs |
| Internal Volume | 35 litres |
| Cabinet Material | 18 mm high density particle board and internal damping material |
| Cabinet Finish | Real walnut Veneer |
Design
The SRM10B uses a dual-concentric driver in a sealed cabinet. That gives it controlled bass response and phase coherence across the frequency range.
Context
The SRM10B was used in professional studios in the early 1980s, with reports of installations in 1983. It came just before the Urei 8080 series became the dominant studio monitor standard.
Market
The list price in 1982 was US$1,300. Some owners have upgraded their units with Mastering Labs ML10 crossovers, and restoration services including reconing and coil replacement are available. Units have turned up locally at low prices, often because the owner didn't know what they were worth.
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