The Tannoy DVS 8T brings professional‐grade sound reinforcement to any environment with its robust 8‐inch coaxial design and impressive 280‐watt peak power handling. This full‐range surface‐mount loudspeaker combines a mineral‐loaded polypropylene driver with a ferrofluid‐cooled soft dome neodymium tweeter, creating exceptional acoustic performance for background and foreground music applications. The 80° constant directivity dispersion ensures optimal coverage across theme parks, hotels, restaurants, retail stores, corporate AV installations, and houses of worship.
Built to withstand challenging conditions, the DVS 8T features a weather‐resistant ABS enclosure with IP64 certification for dust and water protection. The stylish semi‐matt black finish and perforated aluminium grille blend seamlessly into any setting, while the included yoke bracket makes installation straightforward. UL 1480 certification for general signalling systems adds professional credibility to this versatile speaker solution.
The internally mounted line transformer supports both 70V and 100V distributed sound systems, with multiple wattage taps configurable via an easily accessible rotary switch on the rear panel. Phoenix connectors provide convenient input and link output connections, while the low insertion loss 60W transformer maintains signal integrity throughout your installation. Backed by a 10‐year warranty and designed in the UK, this speaker pair represents outstanding value for demanding commercial and residential applications.
Performance
- Frequency response (-3 dB)1: 75 Hz - 20 kHz
- Frequency response (-10 dB)1: 60 Hz - 30 kHz
- System sensitivity (1 W @ 1 m)2: 90 dB
- Dispersion (-6 dB): 80 degrees conical
- Transducers: Coaxial
- Low frequency: 200 mm (8.00") mineral loaded cone material
- High frequency: 20 mm (0.79)
- Crossover: 3.4 kHz - 2nd order LF, 2nd order HF
- Directivity (Q): 12.3 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz
- Directivity (DI): 10.0 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz
- Rated maximum SPL 2: 108 dB (average) / 114 dB (peak)
Transformer Version
- Maximum wire gauge for connector: 2.5 mm CSA (AWG12)
- Safety Agency Ratings: UL-1480, CE
Power Handling
- Average: 70 W
- Programme: 140 W
- Peak: 280 W
- Recommended amplifier power: 140 W @ 6 Ohms
- Nominal impedance: 6 Ohms
Construction
- Enclosure: ABS
- Grille: Aluminium, painted
- Packed quantity: 2
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 451.8 x 290.0 x 296.0 mm / (17.79 x 11.42 x 11.65")



