Tannoy DVS 8T-WH - 280W 8-inch Passive 2-Way 70V/100V Ceiling Loudspeaker with 80 x 80-Degree Coverage in White Finish

The Tannoy DVS 8T-WH is a high-performance, ultra-compact 280-Watt full-range surface-mount loudspeaker designed for a wide variety of sound reinforcement applications. Featuring a robust 8" mineral-loaded polypropylene mid-bass driver and a 0.75" ferrofluid-cooled neodymium high-frequency driver, this speaker is perfect for delivering clear and dynamic audio in both background and foreground music installations. The DVS 8T-WH is ideal for use in theme parks, hotels, restaurants, bars, retail stores, corporate AV setups, residential developments, and houses of worship. It's engineered to provide excellent sound coverage with its 80° constant directivity dispersion, ensuring optimum sound distribution throughout any space.

The DVS 8T-WH is certified for water and dust ingress protection to the IP64 standard, making it an ideal choice for challenging environments such as indoor swimming pools, saunas, or areas with high levels of dust or moisture. It also excels in outdoor applications where moderate weather conditions are a concern. The speaker's rugged ABS enclosure is UV and weather resistant, offering long-lasting durability and scuff resistance, and is finished with a semi-matte white paint that blends unobtrusively into any environment. The stylish painted perforated aluminium grille provides dust protection while maintaining the speaker's aesthetic appeal. Installation is quick and simple thanks to the included colour-matched steel mounting bracket and finger-adjustable hardware, which ensures ease of placement.

One of the key features of the DVS 8T-WH is its internally mounted low-insertion loss line transformer, which is designed for 70V and 100V distributed sound applications. The transformer includes multiple wattage taps, which can be easily adjusted using a rotary tapping switch located on the back panel. This flexibility allows for easy adaptation to a variety of distributed audio systems. Additionally, the DVS 8T-WH comes equipped with Phoenix connectors for both input and link output, ensuring secure and reliable connections during installation.

In terms of performance, the DVS 8T-WH provides impressive sound reproduction with a frequency response range from 75 Hz to 20 kHz (-3 dB) and 60 Hz to 30 kHz (-10 dB). The speaker's sensitivity is rated at 90 dB (1W @ 1m), and it delivers a rated maximum SPL of 108 dB (average) and 114 dB (peak), providing clear and powerful audio in both small and large spaces. The DVS 8T-WH's directivity is optimized for coverage, offering 80° conical dispersion, ensuring that the sound reaches a wide area with minimal distortion. This makes it an excellent choice for installations where wide coverage and even sound distribution are critical.

Features

• Full-range surface-mount loudspeaker for indoor and outdoor installation applications
• 70W continuous, 140W programme, and 280W peak power handling
• 8" mineral-loaded polypropylene driver with nitrile rubber surround for durability
• 0.75" ferrofluid-cooled soft dome neodymium high-frequency driver
• 80° constant directivity dispersion for optimal sound coverage
• IP64 rated for water and dust protection, suitable for challenging environments
• Frequency response of 75 Hz to 20 kHz (-3 dB) and 60 Hz to 30 kHz (-10 dB)
• Rated maximum SPL of 108 dB (average), 114 dB (peak)
• Multiple transformer taps for 70V and 100V line systems
• 6 Ohm direct input for low-impedance applications
• Easy installation with yoke bracket and Phoenix connectors for input and link output
• Dimensions: 17.79 x 11.42 x 11.65 inches; net weight: 15.4 lbs

Specifications

Performance

• Frequency response (-3 dB): 75 Hz - 20 kHz
• Frequency response (-10 dB): 60 Hz - 30 kHz
• System sensitivity (1 W @ 1 m): 90 dB
• Dispersion (-6 dB): 80 degrees conical
• Transducers: Coaxial
• Low Frequency: 200 mm (8.00") mineral loaded cone material
• High Frequency: 20 mm (0.79)
• Crossover: 3.4 kHz - 2nd order LF, 2nd order HF
• Directivity (Q): 12.3 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz
• Directivity (DI): 10.0 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz
• Rated Maximum SPL: 108 dB (average), 114 dB (peak)

Transformer Version

• Transformer taps:
  • 70 V: 60 W (83 Ω) / 30 W (165 Ω) / 15 W (330 Ω) / 7.5 W (660 Ω) / OFF & low impedance operation
  • 100 V: 60 W (165 Ω) / 30 W (330 Ω) / 15 W (660 Ω) / OFF & low impedance operation
• Maximum wire gauge for connector: 2.5 mm CSA (AWG12)
• Safety Agency Ratings: UL-1480, CE

Power Handling

• Average: 70 W
• Programme: 140 W
• Peak: 280 W
• Recommended Amplifier Power: 140 W @ 6 Ohms
• Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms

Physical

• Enclosure: ABS
• Grille: Aluminium, painted
• Connectors: Euroblock type removable locking connector with screw terminals with "loop through" facility
• Supplied Accessories: Yoke bracket
• Packed Quantity: 2
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 17.79 x 11.42 x 11.65 inches
• Weight:
  • Net Weight: 15.4 lbs
  • Shipped Weight: 37.7 lbs