Tannoy SYSTEM 215
A dual concentric studio monitor system with a three-way driver configuration, known for high-fidelity sound.
Overview
The Tannoy System 215 is a studio monitor made by Tannoy. It came in variants including the System 215 DMT and System 215 DMT II. It is a dual concentric design, a three-way, three-driver system. It is noted for its extended frequency response, and users have called it a "holy grail" studio monitor because of its sound quality. Some units have adjustable crossover settings, but documentation on how they work is scarce.
Specifications
| Type | 3 way, 3 driver loudspeaker |
| Frequency range | 35 Hz - 25 kHz |
| Frequency response | 32Hz – 25kHz |
| Dimensions | 786 x 906 x 555mm |
| Weight | 85kg |
Market
One seller's original asking price for a pair was $4400, though the model variant and condition were not fully specified. A pair was listed as "Sold Out" on HiFi-Do on April 13, 2013, and Reverb has listings for the System 215 DMT II Studio Main Monitors. Owners have asked for crossover schematics and for an explanation of the three crossover settings.
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