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From Our Research Team:

The SuperTweeter from Tannoy!

The ST50 SuperTweeter is designed to provide the extended high frequency response demanded by modern programme material and sources (e.g. SACD / DVDA), which have driven the requirement for loudspeakers with extended frequency bandwidth performance. By allowing the listener to experience a far wider range of bandwidth information of instruments than is currently possible with conventional loudspeakers, the new ST50 SuperTweeter from Tannoy completes the musical picture. It not only has the ability to resolve fine detail of high frequency notes but also effectively enhances the listening experience even at lower frequencies. Music contains transient information and rich harmonics beyond the range of human hearing for pure tones. Even bass notes have leading edge transients reaching 30kHz with other instrumentation extending yet further. The leading edge of a note, for instance the initial stick contact with the skin of a drum, is where vital transients occur. Conventional speaker designs with a frequency response upper limit restricted to 20kHz are unable to reproduce this essential detail. The Tannoy SuperTweeter however reproduces all these transients, operating between the roll off point of the existing loudspeakers and 54kHz; the SuperTweeter will accurately reproduce the leading edge of individual notes. This allows the listener to experience the entire bandwidth information of the recorded instruments, with the result that music information has restored to it the speed, impact and clarity.

PERFORMANCE:
• Sensitivity 93 dB PL/2.83V @ 1m (half space)
• Recommended Amplifier Power Up to 200W
• Power Handling (RMS/Peak) 110W / 450W
• Nominal impedance 8 Ohms
• Frequency Response (-6 dB) To 54kHz, usable output (-18dB) to 100kHz

DRIVE UNITS:
• Driver Type 1" 25 micron titanium dome, 24 Karat vapour deposited gold finish, with neodymium magnet

CROSSOVER:
• Crossover Type 3rd order high pass
• Frequency Adjustment 14 kHz, 16 kHz, 18 kHz
• Level Adjustment 85dB, 89dB, 93dB

CONSTRUCTION:
• Finish Black with gold anodised Performance Platform
• Dimensions 8" Diameter
• Weight 1.65 lbs

What Does "Special Order" Mean? A special-order product is one that we don't normally keep in stock. We order it from the manufacturer as soon as you order from us. We have great relationships with all the manufacturers we carry, so we can get your special order to you as fast as or faster than anyone else. Remember that special orders are non-returnable and non-cancelable, so make sure the item is right for you. A Sweetwater Sales Engineer can help you decide - call (800) 222-4700 for assistance!