Tannoy POWER V15, User Manual

1. Introduction

The Tannoy V15 utilises a high performance Dual Concentric™ drive unit – the 15” (380mm) 
PowerDual™. The substantially increased efficiency and power handling or this all-new driver design 
ensures that the V15 is capable of delivering high SPL’s in even the most demanding applications. 
Like all Tannoy Dual Concentric loudspeakers the Tannoy V15 exhibits true constant directivity, 
providing an even frequency response over the entire area of coverage. The output capability makes 
the Tannoy V15 suitable for much larger audience sizes or venues requiring very high SPL’s, such as 
nightclubs. 

The V15 comprises one 15 inch PowerDual Dual Concentric driver in which the low frequency (LF) 
and high frequency (HF) sources are coincidentally aligned to a point source, resulting in a smooth 
uniform frequency response over a wide area of coverage either as a portable stand alone system or 
in a multi-cabinet array. As the system is a point source, clusters and arrays have minimal lobing. 
These features are inherent and achieved without the use of any electronic signal processing. 
 
The asymmetric cabinet profile allows flexible and discreet installation. As a foreground system, 
installation is made simple with a range of Secur-ET mounting hardware, designed specifically for the 
V series – or the system can be flown using the integral M10 inserts. 
For portable stage use the birch ply cabinet has a recessed carrying handle on the rear of the cabinet 
and a blanking plate, which can be removed to install an optional pole mount. As a versatile low 
profile stage monitor, the conical coverage pattern gives the performer greater freedom of movement 
than allowed by conventional horn loaded designs. The V15 can be configured for both passive full 
range or biamped operation 

The V15 has been designed for use with the Tannoy TX2 controller, which will equalise the system 
resulting in improved bass performance as well as providing a 2-way crossover function, operating at 
100Hz, for use with separate sub-bass systems. 

2.  

Unpacking 

Every Tannoy V15 product is carefully tested and inspected before being packaged and leaving the 
factory. After unpacking your loudspeaker, please inspect for any exterior physical damage, and save 
the carton and any relevant packaging materials in case the loudspeaker again requires packing and 
shipping. In the event that damage has been sustained in transit notify your dealer immediately.  
 
 

3.1  Connectors/Cabling 
 

The V15 is fitted with 4-pole Neutrik Speakon

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 connectors. Speakon has the following advantages 

over EP and XLR type connectors: All terminations are solderless; this makes life easier at the time 
of installation or when field servicing is required. Contacts will accept 6 sq. mm wire with an outside 
diameter of up to 15mm and a current rating of 30 Amps. The pins of the 2 Speakon sockets 
identified input/output on the rear of the input panel are paralleled within the enclosure. Tannoy has 
adopted the conventional wiring standard for the V15 product :- 
 
 

                                                        Mode Of Operation 
Speakon Pin No. 

Passive Full Range 

Bi - Amp 

1+ 

Full Range + 

LF + 

1- 

Full Range - 

LF - 

2+ 

No Connectors 

HF + 

2- 

No Connectors 

HF - 

For a worldwide list of Neutrik distributors see 

http://www.neutrik.com/