Tannoy have installed foghorn systems designed to be heard at a range of six miles out to sea. This lighthouse is such
an example, although the notion of stereo sound reproduction from such an installation is mere fantasy!
Tannoy Curiosities
Tannoy have installed foghorn systems designed to be heard at a range of six miles out to sea. This lighthouse is such an example, although the notion of stereo sound reproduction from such an installation is mere fantasy! |
 Left:A Tannoy Music Center system from 1932 that incorporated a radio and turntable with separate loudspeaker. |
 Above: A patent application by Tannoy in the late 1970's for an acoustic lens system designed to improve dispersion of high-frequencies from the HF horn throat. Note the double ceramic magnet system - one for the bass unit, and one for the HF unit. |
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