TANNOY VSX218B Direct Radiating Passive Subwoofer User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- TANNOY
Table of Contents
- Important Safety Instructions
- LIMITED WARRANTY
- Unpacking the Loudspeaker
- System Requirements – Passive and Bi-amped Loudspeakers
- Amplifi er Considerations
- Recommended Minimum Amplifier Power
- Connections
- Technical Specifications
- Other important information
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Quick Start Guide
VSX218B/VSX 12.2BP (WH)/VSX 8.2BP (WH)
Twin 18″/12″/8″ Compact Band-Pass/Direct Radiating Passive Subwoofer with Low-
Frequency Driver for Portable and Installation Applications
VSX215B
Twin 15″ Horn Loaded Passive Subwoofer for Touring and Installation
Applications
VSX118B (WH)/VSX115B (WH)
18″/15″ Direct Radiating Passive Subwoofer for Portable and Installation
Applications
VSX 10BP (WH)
10″ Compact Band Pass Passive Subwoofer for Portable and Installation
Applications
Important Safety Instructions
Terminals marked with this symbol carry an electrical current of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking
plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modifications should be
performed only by qualified personnel.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.
This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.
Caution
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear
section).No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel.
Caution
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock not expose this appliance to rain
and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the apparatus.
Caution
These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only.
To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than
that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by
qualified service personnel.
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Read these instructions.
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Keep these instructions.
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Heed all warnings.
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Follow all instructions.
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Do not use this apparatus near water.
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Clean only with a dry cloth.
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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
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Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
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Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
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The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
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Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
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Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office or your household waste collection service.
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Do not install in a confined space, such as a bookcase or similar unit.
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Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
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Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed of at a battery collection point.
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Use this apparatus in tropical and/or moderate climates.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
MUSIC Group accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any
person who relies either wholly on or in part upon any description,
photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specifications,
appearances, and other information are subject to
change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective
owners. MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, LAB GRUPPEN, LAKE, TANNOY, TURBOSOUND, TC
ELECTRONIC, TC HELICON, BEHRINGER, BUGERA, and DDA are trademarks or
registered trademarks of MUSIC Group IP Ltd. © MUSIC Group IP Ltd. 2017 All
rights reserved.
LIMITED WARRANTY
For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding MUSIC Group’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at music-group.com/warranty.
Thank you for choosing a TANNOY loudspeaker product for your application. If you would like further information about this or any other TANNOY product, please visit our websiteattannoy.com.
Unpacking the Loudspeaker
After unpacking the unit, please check carefully for damage. If damage is
found, please notify your supplier at once. You, the consignee, must instigate
any claim.
Please retain all packaging in case of future re-shipment.
System Requirements – Passive and Bi-amped Loudspeakers
VSX118B, VSX115B, VSX 12.2BP, VSX 8.2BP, and VSX 10BP subwoofers operate as a
passive system and require only one amplifier channel.
VSX218B and VSX215B subwoofers have switchable inputs to allow operation in
parallel or discrete modes. Parallel operation connects both drivers in
parallel internally and requires 1 amplifier channel. Discrete operation
connects each driver separately to the two channels of the input and therefore
requires 2 amplifier channels.
To avoid wasting amplifier power, you should use a heavy-duty speaker cable,
with a minimum wire size of 1.5 mm2 (16 AWG), and preferably 2.5 mm2 (14 AWG)
for
longer runs. Use larger wire sizes for speakers wired in parallel. For extreme
cable lengths, be aware of cable impedance and resistive losses. Always
observe the correct polarity.
Amplifi er Considerations
The VSX series loudspeaker enclosures should be driven by high-quality power
amplifiers designed for true professional use. Power amplifiers should be
capable of delivering long-term broadband power equal to half the
loudspeaker’s peak power rating at its stated nominal impedance. The use of
underpowered amplifiers must be avoided as heavily clipped signals can cause
permanent loudspeaker damage.
Limiters, crossovers, and equalization points must be set in accordance with
the settings provided on the TANNOY website. This will ensure the optimum
sound quality and long-term reliability as well as protection from damage.
Neutrik speakON* NL4 locking input connector(s) and 4-way barrier strip(s) are
provided, allowing options for input and link, passive, bi-amp, parallel, and
discrete operation.
Recommended Minimum Amplifier Power
Model| V5X218B /VSX215B| VSX 118B| VSX 115B| VSX
12.2BP| VSX 8.2BP| VSX 10BP
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Mode| Passive (Parallel/Discrete)| Passive| Passive| Passive| Passive| Passive
Impedance| 4 Ohms (Parallel)
2 x 8 Ohms (Discrete)| 8Ohms| 8Ohms| 4 Ohms| 8Ohms| 8Ohms
Minimum Amplifier Power| Continuous RMS| 2000W| 1000W| 800W| 800W| 400W| 200W
Peak| 8000 W| 4000 W| 3200 W| 3200 W| 1600 W| 800 W
Connections
VSX115B, VSX118B
| Mode | Back Panel | Connector | Internal Schematic |
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| Passive | | 
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VSX 8.2BP, VSX 12.2BP
| Mode | Back Panel | Connector | Internal Schematic |
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| Passive | | | 
VSX218B, VSX215B
| Mode | Back Panel | Connector | Internal Schematic |
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| Passive | |
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Mode| Back Panel| Connector| Internal Schematic
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Discrete| 
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Mounting and Fixing
VSX series cabinets are designed with multiple internal rigging points to suit
many possible mounting methods in permanent installations. All cabinets can be
simply suspended using optional M10 shoulder eyebolts coupled to the internal
rigging points provided. Remove the appropriate countersunk screws and replace
them with eyebolts, which must have a thread length of at least 18 mm.
Cabinets may be hung upside down if required.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The mounting of a permanently installed sound system may
be dangerous unless undertaken by qualified personnel with the required
experience and certification to perform the necessary tasks. Walls, floors, or
ceilings must be capable of safely and securely supporting the actual load.
The mounting accessory used must be safely and securely fixed both to the
loudspeaker and to the wall, floor, or ceiling.
When mounting rigging components on walls, floors, or ceilings, ensure that
all fixings and fasteners used are of an appropriate size and load rating.
Wall and ceiling claddings, and the construction and composition of walls and
ceilings, all need to be taken into account when determining whether a
particular fixing arrangement can be safely employed for a particular load.
Cavity plugs or other specialist fixings, if required, must be of an
appropriate type, and must be fitted and used in accordance with the maker’s
instructions.
The operation of your speaker cabinet as part of a flown system, if installed
incorrectly and improperly, can potentially expose persons to serious health
risks and even death. In addition, please ensure that electrical, mechanical,
and acoustic considerations are discussed with qualified and certified (by
local state or national authorities) personnel prior to any installation or
flying.
Make sure that speaker cabinets are set up and flown by qualified and
certified personnel only, using dedicated equipment and original parts and
components delivered with the unit. If any parts or components are missing
please contact your Dealer before attempting to set up the system.
Be sure to observe the local, state, and other safety regulations applicable
in your country. MUSIC Group, including the MUSIC Group companies listed on
the enclosed “Service Information Sheet”, assumes no liability for any damage
or personal injury resulting from improper use, installation, or operation of
the product. Regular checks must be conducted by qualified personnel to ensure
that the system remains in a secure and stable condition. Make sure that,
where the speaker is flown, the area underneath the speaker is free of human
traffic c. Do not fly the speaker in areas that can be entered or used by
members of the public.
Speakers create a magnetic field, even if not in operation. Therefore, please
keep all materials that can be affected by such fields (discs, computers,
monitors, etc.) at a safe distance. A safe distance is usually between 1 and 2
meters.
Technical Specifications
| VSX 215B (P0C2R)| VSX 218B (P0C2T)| VSX 118B(-WH) (P0BX6/P0CCQ)| VSX
115B(-WH) (P0BX4/P0BX5)
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System|
Frequency response| 48 Hz – 350 Hz, ±3 dB
40 Hz – 450 kHz, -10 dB
| 31 Hz – 600 Hz, ±3 dB
24 Hz – 2 kHz, -10 dB
| 40 Hz – 3 kHz, ±3 dB
32 Hz – 4 kHz, -10 dB
| 45 Hz – 3 kHz, ±3 dB
36 Hz – 4 kHz, -10 dB
Recommended low pass crossover| 90 – 250 Hz, 24 dB/Oct| 70 – 300 Hz, 24
dB/Oct| 80 – 300 Hz, 24 dB/Oct| 80 – 500 Hz, 24 dB/Oct
Nominal dispersion| Half space
Power handling (IEC)| 2000 W continuous, 8000 W peak| 1000 W continuous, 4000
W peak| I 800 W continuous, 3200 W peak
Sensitivity| 108 dB (1 W@ 1 m)| 103 dB (1 W @ 1 m)| 99 dB (1 W@ 1 m)
Maximum SPL| 141 dB continuous, 147 dB peak| 136 dB continuous, 142 dB peak|
129 dB continuous, 135 dB peak| 128 dB continuous, 134 dB peak
Impedance| 4 Ω(parallel), 2 x 8Ω(discrete)| 8Ω
Components| 2 x 15″ (381 mm) LF driver| 2 x 18″ (460 mm) LF driver| 1 x 18″
(460 mm) LF driver| 1 x 15″ (387 mm) LF driver
Enclosure|
Connectors| 2 x Neutrik speakON NL4, 2 x barrier strip terminals| 2 x Neutrik
speakONNL4, 1 x barrier strip terminals
Wiring| —| Pins 1+ /1- input, pins 2+/ 2- link
Parallel| Pins 1+ / 1- input, pins 2+ / 2- link| —
Discrete| Pins 1+/ 1- input (SUB 1), pins 2+/ 2- input (SUB 2)| —
Dimensions H x W x D| 708 x 1052 x851 mm
(27.9 x 41.4 x 33.5″)| 594 x 650 x 650 mm
(23.4 x 25.6 x 25.6″)| 514 x 580 x 580 mm
(20.2 x 22.8 x 22.8″)
Net weight| 90.2 kg (198.4 lbs)| I 92.9 kg (204.6 lbs)| 43.1 kg (94.9 lbs)|
33.3 kg (73.3 lbs)
Construction| 18 mm (114 ) plywood
Finish| Semi matt black paint| Semi matt black paint (white optional)
Grille| Powder coated perforated steel
Flying hardware| M10 x 22 points| M10 x 24 points| M10 x 12 points
Accessories
| —| Blanking plate for optional VTH pole mount
| VSX 12.2BP(-WH) (P0BX8/P0BX9)| VSX 10BP(-WH) (P0BX0/P0BX1)| VSX 8.2BP(-WH)
(P0BX2/P0BX3)
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System| | |
Frequency response| 45 Hz – 160 Hz, ±3 dB
37 Hz – 200 Hz, -10 dB
| 42 Hz – 110 Hz,±3 dB
36 Hz – 130 Hz, -10 dB
| 46 Hz – 160 Hz, ±3 dB
38 Hz – 200 Hz, -10 dB
Recommended low pass crossover| 80 – 150 Hz, 24 dB/Oct| 80 – 110 Hz, 24
dB/Oct| 80 – 150 Hz, 24 dB/Oct
Nominal dispersion| Half space
Power handling (IEC)| 800 W continuous, 3200 W peak| 200 W continuous, 800 W
peak| 400 W continuous, 1600 W peak
Sensitivity| 100 dB (1 W @ 1 m)| 93 dB (1 W @ 1 m)| 97 dB (1 W @ 1 m)
Maximum SPL| 129 dB continuous, 135 dB peak| 116 dB continuous, 122 dB peak|
123 dB continuous, 129 dB peak
Impedance| 4 Ω| 8 Ω
Components| 2 x 12″ (316 mm) LF driver| 1 x 10″ (260 mm) LF driver| 2 x 8″
(212 mm) LF driver
Enclosure|
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Connectors| 2 x Neutrik speakON* NL4, 1 x barrier strip terminals
Wiring| Pins 1+ / 1- input, pins 2+ / 2- link
Parallel| —
Discrete| —
Dimensions H x W x D| 406 x 830 x 720 mm (16.0 x 32.7 x 28.3″| 306 x 590 x
460 mm (12.0 x 23.2 x 18.1″)| 306 x 725 x 450 mm (12.0 x 28.5 x 17.7″)
Net weight| 39.5 kg (87.0 lbs)| 17.7 kg (39.0 lbs)| 24.1 kg (53.1 lbs)
Construction| 15 mm (5⁄8″) plywood
Finish| Semi matt black paint (white optional)
Grille| Powder-coated perforated steel
Flying hardware| M10 x 12 points| M10 x 8 points
Accessories
| Blanking plate for optional VTH pole mount
Other important information
Important information
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Malfunction. Should your MUSIC Group Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the MUSIC Group Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under “Support” at tannoy.com.
Should your country not be listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may also be found under “Support” at tannoy.com.
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Power Connections. Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you are using the correct mains voltage for your particular model.
Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same type and rating without exception.