The Mercury Range.

Heart-thumping.

Ear-crunching.
No-one’s closer to the music.
From day one, more recording studios in Europe and the USA have chosen Tannoy monitors. When it really matters, artists
and recording professionals trust Tannoy to deliver a sound that gets as close to the performance as possible. It’s this
dedication to sound integrity that Tannoy designs and engineers into every speaker carrying their name.
Blood-racing.

Spine-tingling.
m1 m2 m2.5 m3 mM* mR mC
PERFORMANCE
Recommended amp. power watts per channel 10 - 70 10 - 80 10 - 80 10 - 90 10 - 100 10 - 60 10 - 80
Peak watts power handling 100 120 120 120 130 60 140
Sensitivity (2.8 v @ 1 metre) 87dB 88dB 88dB 89dB 91dB 86dB 90dB
Nominal impedance
Frequency response +/- 3dB
8 ohms
55Hz - 20kHz
8 ohms
48Hz - 20kHz
8 ohms
48Hz - 20kHz
8 ohms
35Hz - 20kHz
8 ohms
32Hz - 20kHz
8 ohms
60Hz - 20kHz
8 ohms
70Hz - 20kHz
Hair-raising.
DRIVER CONFIGURATION
High frequency mm (inches) 25 (1) 25 (1) 25 (1) 25 (1) 25 (1) 19 (0.8) 25 (1)
Low frequency mm (inches)
CABINET
Enclosure type
130 (5)

Rear ported reflex

165 (6.5)

Rear ported reflex

165 (6.5)

Rear ported reflex

165 (6.5)

Front ported reflex

2x165 (6.5)

Front ported reflex

100 (4)

Infinite baffle
2x100 (4)

Rear ported reflex

Ground-shaking.
Dimensions H x W x D (mm) 300 x 170 x 210 380 x 203 x 270 380 x 203 x 270 850 x 203 x 270 850 x 203 x 270 210 x 140 x 150 140 x 430 x 160
Dimensions H x W x D (inches) 11.8 x 6.7 x 8.3 15 x 8 x 10.6 15 x 8 x 10.6 33.5 x 8 x 10.6 33.5 x 8 x 10.6 8.3 x 5.5 x 5.9 5.5 x 16.9 x 6.3
Weight kg (lbs)
Finish Options
3.8 (8.4) pair 6.2 (13.7) pair 6.4 (14.1) pair 10.5 (23.2) each 12.5 (27.6) each 2 (4.4) pair
All models – black ash cabinet with cherry or grey bird eye front baffle except mC – black ash / grey bird eye only
6.7 (14.8) each
(Award-winning.)
mSUB10 active subwoofer
PERFORMANCE
Output power 150 watts peak
Low frequency response -6dB at 35Hz, typical in room response
Inputs Line or loudspeaker level, stereo or mono
Input filter 2nd order low pass, variable between 50Hz – 150Hz, -6dB. 1st order high pass for main speaker output, -6dB @ 75Hz
Audio mute After approximately 20 mins., in absence of input signal
Auto power on threshold 5mV at 50Hz (one line level input driven) – 50mV at 50Hz (one speaker input driven)
Additional features Phase invert switch – self limiting to avoid overload
Mains Voltage 230 volts nominally, 50Hz
DRIVE UNIT
Low frequency / Nominal impedance 250mm / 10 inches long throw paper cone / 3 ohms
CABINET
Enclosure type / internal volume Closed box – 27 litres
Dimensions H x W x D mm (inches) 325 x 300 x 385 (12.8 x 11.8 x 15.2)
Weight kg (lbs) 13 (28.7)
Finish Black ash cabinet with Black Jersey weave grille cloth (detachable)

Tannoy Ltd. Coatbridge ML5 4TF Scotland Tel: +44 (0) 1236 420199 Fax: +44 (0) 1236 428230
Tannoy/TGI North America, 300 Gage Avenue, Unit 1, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada N2M 2C8
Tel: +00 (1) 519 745 1158 Fax: +00 (1) 519 745 2364
Tannoy Nederland BV. Anthonetta Kuijlstraat 19 3066 Rotterdam
Tel: +0031 (0) 10 2860555 Fax: +0031 (0) 10 2860431
6483 0565 7/99

Internet: http://www.tannoy.com
Tannoy adopts a policy of continuous improvement and product specification is
subject to change. Colours represented here are as accurate as printing allows.
*(Please note: the mM is also known as m4 in some markets.)
Ground-breaking. Critic-pleasing.
Naturally, at Tannoy, we think our Mercury speakers are brilliant–
Many loudspeaker manufacturers use inexpensive plastic mould- but what does the hi-fi press say?
ings to benefit the manufacturing process, but Tannoy has m1
abandoned this approach with the Mercury range of loudspeakers. “Superb bass from boxes so
small; plenty of punch and no
We’ve opted to maximise performance by using solid wood
shortage of clarity.”
material for the cabinet construction, including a substantial m2
MDF front baffle. “These speakers out-perform
everything in their class and
Nor does Mercury use small, inexpensive bass and treble units.
then go on to stomp all over the
We’ve gone for something more substantial. next league up.”
So the bass is rich and powerful. The sound is dynamic, clear and m2.5
“Revised Mercuries even hotter...
accurate. Acoustics are as natural as the original recording.
improve on the original m2s
One listen and you’ll know precisely what we’re talking about.
Wide-ranging. m3
Standard-setting.
You need to examine the m2.5 as closely as our engineers did, in
order to appreciate the attention-to-detail this model has received.
with better punch and greater
Many of the enhancements are hidden right inside the cabinet.
treble clarity; excellent value for
money.” Our team of acoustics experts, working with cost constraints
m3 removed, re-assessed each component of the original m2 and where
“Wonderfully cohesive and possible, upgraded it to improve the acoustic performance.
musical sound... these floor-
standers set new standards of
Of course, the most rewarding way to experience these improve-
detail and control at the price.” ments is to sit back, listen and enjoy.
mC
“Excellent performance... per- Additional mass on Magnet ‘Lossy-coupled’ to
haps the best affordable centre underside of top panel brace with mastic material
speaker.” to dampen resonance providing exceptional rigidity
LF driver overlaps HF Brace provides rigidity and
to bring acoustic centres controls cabinet resonance
closer together
Binding post nuts fitted
Lighter-weight with brass inserts, improving
two layer voice coil signal path integrity
resulting in improved

▼
midband performance Instead of a resistor, a more
A perfectly proportioned, slim, tall
expensive auto-transformer
floor standing loudspeaker which is so Longer port tube
The Tannoy Mercury range offers a choice of loudspeakers Additional magnet on back used in crossover improves
easy to drive, even the smallest of hi-fi of main magnet to improve tuning system lower control and damping of HF
for hi-fi or home cinema applications of truly outstanding amplifiers will deliver a big sound. than original m2
sensitivity and damping by amplifier
performance and value. Deep, tuneful bass and crisp treble m2.5

detail with high power handling

m1 ▼
Countless international hi-fi press
reviews have sung the praises of this
now classic budget hi-fi speaker.
Earlier this year, the m1 achieved the
accolade of the EISA 1998/99
European Loudspeaker of the Year. At
its price, a truly remarkable hi-fi
speaker which is also perfect as a
surround speaker in more powerful
home cinema systems.
m2 ▼
Tremendous dynamics and power
handling are assured due to the
165mm bass driver’s substantial
magnet assembly. The m2 is equally at
home as part of either a budget or a
high end hi-fi. The stable impedance
characteristic also makes this model the
ideal solution for upgrading a mini or
midi audio system.
capability are the hallmarks of the m3.
An ideal speaker for larger rooms.
Block-busting home cinema.
m2.5 ▼
The Mercury m2.5 is essentially a mR
very special, upgraded m2. Cabinet
Pre-fitted to the rear panel of
construction, drive unit build and
the mR are four multi-hangers
positioning, terminal panel materials
allowing the speakers to be
and crossover components have all
easily flush-mounted to a wall.
been carefully scrutinised. Where
This thoughtful design allows
beneficial, changes have been made in
them to be inverted (see picture)
order to make the best even better.
when positioned high on a wall,
providing ideal acoustic coupling
with the room environment. Their
neat, compact design makes them
the perfect solution for rear
effects/surround applications.
mSUB10
With its powerful 250mm low
frequency driver the new mSUB10
150 watt active subwoofer
offers home cinema enthusiasts
high performance extended bass.
The compact unit provides the
flexibility of line level or speaker
inputs. Input level control and a
phase invert switch ensure that
you can easily fine tune the bass
frequencies to the rest of the
system.
mC
mR The acoustic characteristic of
the mC centre channel speaker is
perfectly matched to the rest of
the Mercury models ensuring
precise tonal balance and clarity.
mM In addition to full magnetic
shielding, heavy gauge steel plate
within the cabinet provides extra
stability when placed on the
curved top surface of many
mC modern televisions.
mM
The new mM (Mercury Main) is
a floor standing design utilising
two 130mm bass drivers – ideal
mSUB10 for the additional bass dynamic
and power handling require-
ments of good quality home
cinema. If you like your music at
moderate to high volumes or
consider yourself a bit of a party
animal – you won’t be disap-
pointed.
(Please note: the mM is also known
as m4 in some markets.)

mSUB10 connection and control panel.