Reveal 501a

Tannoy’s iconic Reveal studio monitor is back. With its arrival in the mid ’90s, the original Tannoy Reveal monitor was installed into thousands of music making set-ups across the globe. Now the company has announced an all new Tannoy Reveal range that represents the latest evolution of its high-resolution active reference monitor technology. There are three monitors in the new range: the active 501a and 601a and a passive solution, the 601p.

The 501a is an entry-level powered monitor. An integrated 60W amplifier ensures maximum efficiency from the 5-inch woofer and 1-inch soft dome tweeter. The 501a’s response has been optimised for near-field operation.

The 601a delivers pristine sound from 63Hz-30kHz through the 6.5-inch LF/MF driver and 1-inch soft dome tweeter. With a total power output of 90W, this compact speaker is aimed at home, project and pro studio set-ups.

The low distortion drivers in the range offer a natural and accurate ultra-linear response in the low and midrange frequencies, while the wide bandwidth tweeters extend the frequency response beyond the 20kHz audibility threshold to 30kHz in order to improve phase response. This preserves the harmonic structure of sounds and the stability of the stereo image.

Each monitor is housed in a rigid MDF construction, while internal bracing of the sides and rear against the back of the bass driver provides a rigid reactive mass for the moving cone assembly. The curved edged design of the front baffle helps eliminate diffraction, while the front-firing bass port avoids the problem of exaggerated bass response as a result of ‘boundary coupling’. The new elliptical tweeter waveguide has also been optimised to control high frequency directivity and minimize diffraction.

Other features include an independent gain control on the rear panel (active models only), along with HF trim control for fine-tuning. Balanced XLR and unbalanced TRS jack inputs complete the package, ensuring the monitors are easily integrated into any home or project studio.

Those running passive monitoring systems will have another option in the 601p passive monitor option. This non-powered monitor offers all of the Reveal quality and specifications of the 601a but in a passive cabinet for those who prefer to continue with their preferred choice of dedicated outboard amplification.

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