Tannoy

VX 8M

Name: VX 8M
Brand: Tannoy
SKU: TANNOY-VX-8M

Model 0312-ANF · Series VX

8" Dual Concentric Full Range Loudspeaker for Portable and Installation Applications

At a glance

All specifications

Sensitivity: 92 dB (2.83 V / 1 m)
Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
Frequency response: 85 Hz to 35 kHz
Weight: 8.6 kg
Nominal dispersion: 90° conical @ -6 dB point
Directivity factor (Q): 6.8

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Overview

The VX 8M is a full range Dual Concentric loudspeaker from TANNOY, providing a compact, yet punchy and sonically vibrant solution for small-to-medium scale performance sound reinforcement. With a controlled 90 degree dispersion for optimum coverage and forward gain, it is a powerful and versatile performer for a wide range of applications. The VX 8M has been designed to offer a greater degree of flexibility, while maintaining the power and sonic clarity users have come to expect from TANNOY’s VX Series range. The asymmetrical cabinet features 40 and 60 degree side angles and includes a robust steel grille, making the VX 8M ideal for use as a dedicated floor monitor, with the 8" driver providing exceptional vocal monitoring clarity. The enclosure's integrated pole mount socket and optional vertical yoke make it a flexible choice for a range of usage and mounting options. Targeted at small and medium sized applications such as corporate events, house of worship, performance spaces and portable PA, the new VX 8M can combine with any TANNOY loudspeaker or subwoofers from the VX and VSX ranges to offer clear, uniform sound no matter what.

Highlights

Full range multi-purpose sound reinforcement loudspeaker for portable and installation applications
130 Watts continuous, 520 Watts peak power
8" Dual Concentric full range driver for point source phase coherence
Precise 90º dispersion for optimum coverage and forward projection
Ideal for FOH, floor monitor and side fill applications
Dual 60° and 40° wedge angles for floor monitor use
Vented and internally braced plywood enclosure
Finished with hard wearing semi matt black paint
Rugged powder coated perforated steel mesh grille
35 mm pole mount socket for optimum portability
Optional horizontal mounting yoke (available separately)
Integrip handle ergonomically integrated into top of cabinet
Industry standard 4-pole twist-lock speaker connectors for input and link output

About Tannoy

Our Journey Tannoy is one of the world's most storied and prestigious audio brands, with a legacy spanning nearly a century. Rooted in British engineering, it has evolved from a wartime essential to a global benchmark for high-fidelity and professional sound.

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Features

Dual Concentric Driver
The 520-Watt 200 mm (8") version of TANNOY’s exclusive point source VX Series loudspeakers, VX 8M’s constant directivity Dual Concentric drive unit technology ensures high power output with high sensitivity and exceptional efficiency. VX 8M delivers precise 90º dispersion for optimum coverage, exceptional forward gain plus the added benefit of improved low-mid extension from the twin driver configuration.
Performance Applications
VX 8M’s dual 60° and 40° wedge angle design enclosure design provides a multitude of placement options including: floor monitor, small scale FOH, delay and stage front fill deployment, and more. A 35 mm pole mount socket is provided for placement atop a subwoofer or speaker stands in small-scale portable PA applications. An extensive range of optional VX 8M high performance steel mounting hardware (available separately) includes a horizontal yoke bracket, and Omnimount spaced inserts for wall and ceiling installation, and items to facilitate pole-mounting. All mounting hardware has been tested and certified for a greater than 5:1 safety ratio – giving installers complete peace of mind.
Construction
Finished in a hard wearing semi matt black paint, the vented and internally braced cabinet is constructed from 15 mm (⅝") plywood – and includes a rugged powder coated perforated steel mesh grille. Integrip handles ergonomically integrated into the top and bottom of cabinet make for easy transport. The connection plate carries industry-standard twist-locking speaker connectors for input and link connections to additional enclosures. VX 8M loudspeakers are optimized for use with Lab Gruppen amplifiers, or Lake LM Series controllers. A full range of DSP settings to suit many configurations are provided for free download at tannoy.com.

Specifications

Sensitivity: 92 dB (2.83 V / 1 m); How loud it plays for a given signal. Higher sensitivity needs less amplifier power.
Nominal impedance: 8 ohms; The electrical load your amplifier drives. System Builder checks it against the amplifier you pick.
Frequency response: 85 Hz to 35 kHz; The range of pitches it reproduces, from deep bass to the top of the treble.
Weight: 8.6 kg; Per unit, out of the box.
Model code: TANNOY-VX-8M; Quote it when you ask a specialist.

Specifications

Frequency response: 85 Hz - 35 kHz ±3 dB 62 Hz - 45 kHz -10 dB
Nominal dispersion: 90° conical @ -6 dB point
Directivity factor (Q): 6.8
Directivity index (DI): 9.2
Passive: 130 W continuous, 520 W peak
Bi-amp: -
Sensitivity: 92 dB (1 W @ 1 m)
Passive: 113 dB continuous, 119 dB peak
Impedance: 8 Ω
Passive: -
Crossover Type: Passive with dynamic HF protection
Components: 1 x 8" (200 mm) constant directivity Dual Concentric
Connectors: 2 x Industry-standard 4-pole twist-lock speaker connectors
Passive: Pins 1+ / 1- Input, Pins 2+ / 2- Link
Bi-Amp: -
Dimensions H x W x D: 389 x 281 x 316.7 mm (15.3 x 11.1 x 12.5")
Net weight: 8.6 kg (18.9 lbs)
Construction: 15 mm (5/8") plywood, vented and internally braced
Finish: Semi matt black paint
Grille: Powder coated perforated steel
Flying hardware: M10 x 3 flying inserts (portrait mounting)1 x Integrip carrying handleIntegral pole mount forstandard 35 mm poles