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