Tannoy GRF90 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Tannoy. It was released in 2020. It features a Tweeter and x " Woofer.
12" paper pulp cone and twin roll impregnated fabric surround. 2 " aluminium/magnesium alloy done with round wire voice coil.
The speaker has a frequency range of 24-27k Hz.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Tannoy GRF90 is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
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Frequency Response of the Tannoy GRF90 Speaker
Tannoy GRF90 has a Frequency response range of 24-27k Hz at ±3dB. With a minimum frequency of 24 Hz, GRF90 delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how GRF90's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
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Crossover frequency of the Tannoy GRF90?
The crossover frequency of the GRF90 is set to 1.1 kHz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Tannoy GRF90's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Tannoy GRF90 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only dB, Tannoy GRF90 is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps.
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Input Type
GRF90 features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Tannoy GRF90 External Dimensions and Weight
Tannoy GRF90 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) .
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WeightThe Tannoy GRF90 weighs 62.14kg / 136.7lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how GRF90's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Cabinet type and Materials
Tannoy GRF90 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Does the Tannoy GRF90 come with a Grille?
GRF90 comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Tannoy GRF90.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Tannoy GRF90 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Tannoy GRF90