Tannoy QCI 3 - 160W 3-inch Passive Full Range Ceiling Loudspeaker with 180 x 180-Degree Coverage in White Finish

The Tannoy QCI 3 is a compact yet powerful 160W passive full-range ceiling loudspeaker designed for high-fidelity sound in environments where space is at a premium. With Tannoy's renowned craftsmanship and technological innovations, the QCI 3 delivers a dynamic and articulate musical performance, making it an ideal solution for smaller rooms, multi-room audio systems, and situations where traditional larger speakers cannot be accommodated. This ultra-compact loudspeaker offers an impressive combination of high-performance audio quality and discreet installation, ensuring that it can be integrated seamlessly into any modern living or professional space.

At the heart of the QCI 3 is a 3-inch (75 mm) full-range driver that features a glass fibre cone and high-excursion rubber surround. This unique design ensures excellent sound quality and a dynamic full-range performance that belies its small size. Capable of handling up to 160W of peak power, the QCI 3 offers a frequency response range from 110 Hz to 20 kHz (+3 dB) and delivers a maximum SPL of 106 dB. The loudspeaker's high sensitivity of 84 dB (1W @ 1m) allows for efficient power use, making it an easy-to-drive speaker that can perform exceptionally well in various installation scenarios.

The QCI 3 is designed with versatility in mind, featuring a 180 x 180-degree coverage angle, providing broad and consistent sound dispersion. Whether used in a stereo setup, surround sound system, or multi-room audio solution, the QCI 3 ensures uniform sound distribution across a wide area, creating a rich and immersive listening experience. Additionally, the 3-way variable high-frequency level control allows for customized performance preferences, making it adaptable to the acoustics of different rooms or spaces.

Installation is simple and efficient, with a self-aligning clamp mounting system that ensures secure and quick integration into the ceiling. The QCI 3 comes with both round and square baffles, giving you the flexibility to match the speaker's appearance to your space's aesthetic. Its thin bezel design offers an unobtrusive look, allowing the speaker to blend seamlessly with its surroundings. The powder-coated, UV-resistant perforated steel mesh grille provides protection against dust, and it can be removed and painted to match any decor, further enhancing the speaker's ability to fit into your environment discreetly.

Whether you are outfitting a home theater, a high-end music system, or a multi-room audio setup, the Tannoy QCI 3 is engineered to meet the highest standards of sound quality and design. With over 90 years of British sound heritage, Tannoy continues to offer the precision, clarity, and reliability that professional audio engineers and audiophiles trust for exceptional listening experiences.

Features

• 3-inch (75 mm) full-range driver with a glass fibre cone and high-excursion rubber surround for excellent sound quality
• Handles up to 160W peak power, with 40W continuous and 80W program power
• Frequency response: 110 Hz - 20 kHz (+3 dB), 80 Hz - 20 kHz (-10 dB)
• Sensitivity: 84 dB (1W @ 1m)
• Nominal impedance: 8 ?, rated maximum SPL: 106 dB (peak)
• 180 x 180-degree coverage for broad and consistent sound dispersion
• 3-way variable high-frequency level switch for customized performance preferences
• Extremely thin bezel design for discreet, unobtrusive installation
• Powder-coated, UV-resistant perforated steel mesh grille with dust protection
• Self-aligning clamp mounting system for easy installation
• Includes square and circular baffles for versatile application
• Removable grille for custom painting to match decor
• Compact dimensions (HxWxD): 6.1 x 6.1 x 4.1 inches, mounting depth: 4.0 inches
• Hole cutout dimensions: 4.6 inches
• Net weight: 1.98 lbs per speaker
• Packed quantity: 2 speakers
• Included accessories: Square grille, square baffle, circular grille, screws
• Optional accessory: PMK 3 for additional customization

Specifications

Performance

• Frequency response (+3 dB): 110 Hz - 20 kHz
• Frequency response (-10 dB): 80 Hz - 20 kHz
• Sensitivity (1 W @ 1 m): 84 dB
• Directivity factor (Q): 6.4 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz
• Directivity index (DI): 8 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz

Power handling (IEC)

• Average: 40 W
• Programme: 80 W
• Peak: 160 W
• Recommended amplifier power: 120 W @ 8 Ω
• Nominal Impedance (Lo Z): 8 Ω
• Rated maximum SPL (1 m, Lo Z):
  • Average: 100 dB
  • Peak: 106 dB
• Crossover point: NA

Coverage angles

• 500 Hz: 180° horizontal, 180° vertical
• 1 kHz: 180° horizontal, 180° vertical
• 2 kHz: 135° horizontal, 135° vertical
• 4 kHz: 66° horizontal, 66° vertical

Transducers

• Low frequency diameter/material/type: 3" (85 mm)

Physical

• Baffle: Reflex loaded UL94 V-0 rated ABS
• Grille: Steel, with weather resistant coating
• Clamping design: Security toggle clamp
• Connectors: Phoenix Contact terminal block
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 6.1 x 6.1 x 4.1 inches
• Bezel dimensions:
  • Circular: 5.7 inches
  • Square: 6.1 x 6.1 inches
• Mounting depth: 4.0 inches
• Hole cutout dimensions: 4.6 inches
• Net weight: 1.98 lbs
• Packed quantity: 2
• Included accessories: Square grille, square baffle, circular grille, screw
• Optional accessories: PMK 3