[Musikmesse] Tannoy Reveal 501a & 601a

The 501a is an active monitor with a 60W integrated amplifier designed to ensure efficiency from the 5” LF/MF driver and 1” soft dome tweeter. The 501a’s response has been optimised for nearfield operation, the company says.

The 601a delivers sound through its larger 6.5” LF/MF driver and 1” soft dome tweeter. With a total power output of 90W, this speaker with extended lower frequency response is described as “the ideal solution for home, project and pro studio set-ups alike.”

Note: The 601a also available as a 601p passive monitor – specifications below.

New Tannoy Reveal range – main features:

• Response optimised for quarter-space near-field operation

• Front firing reflex bass port to negate boundary-coupling

• Bass unit developed to minimise offsets and linearise the suspension components

• Wideband tweeter design extending the amplitude response beyond 20kHz audibility to 30kHz to improve the phase response from within the audible band

• Sculpted and rigid front baffle design to minimise diffraction

• + 1.5 / 0 / –1.5dB HF trim switch for custom room adjustment

• Balanced XLR and unbalanced jack connectors

501a Features:

• Integrated 60W total power amp unit

• 5” (130mm) LF/MF driver and 1” (25mm) soft dome tweeter delivering frequency response of 64Hz – 30kHz

• LED indicator shows power status

• Rear-mounted volume control for convenient home studio and laptop/desktop use

601a Features:

• Integrated 90W total power amp unit

• 6.5” (165mm) LF/MF driver and 1” (25mm) soft dome tweeter delivering wide frequency response of 60Hz-30kHz

• LED indicator shows power status

• Rear mounted volume control for convenient home studio and laptop/desktop use

601p Features:

• Passive Reveal high definition reference monitor

• 6.5” (165mm) LF/MF driver and 1” (25mm) soft dome tweeter delivering frequency response of 63Hz-30kHz

• 50–100W RMS recommended amp power

Pricing & Availability:

• 501a: €145 ex VAT

• 601a: €235 ex VAT

• 601p: €115 ex VAT

Available in May 2010.