TANNOY PRESTIGE AUTOGRAPH MINI

Autograph Mini - 2-Way Stand Mount Speaker, Prestige Series

A miniaturized reproduction of the original Tannoy Autograph series from the 1950s, designed and handcrafted in the United Kingdom.

Sound is a crucial element of the cinematic experience: it envelops the listener in the action, tugs at emotions, and adds an unparalleled level of enjoyment to the presentation. The AUTOGRAPH MINI 2-way stand mount speaker with a 4" Dual Concentric driver brings this performance to your home environment, with a high-quality oiled walnut finish that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the ear. The AUTOGRAPH MINI elevates the audio content to the levels envisioned by the original mastering engineer – an experience that must be experienced in all its uncompromised beauty, detail, and nuance. A truly excellent speaker design enables the system to step out of the soundscape, presenting the sonic experience in a way that transports the listener to a higher level. Innovation and outstanding performance – this is the AUTOGRAPH MINI.

At the heart of the AUTOGRAPH MINI’s extraordinary performance is a new iteration of the legendary and exclusive TANNOY Dual Concentric Driver technology. The new 4" Dual Concentric driver offers enhanced dispersion, creating an even more uniform sound spread in the listening environment. At the same time, the introduction of the Omnimagnet configuration allows the high-frequency unit to be placed even closer to the acoustic center of the low-frequency unit, further improving time alignment between the two driver units. These time-coherent, point-source, and constant-directivity dispersion characteristics make the Dual Concentric design an accepted industry standard in studio monitoring. By exceeding the rigorous demands of the recording and mastering environment, the AUTOGRAPH MINI ensures that playback performance at home, whether for stereo or multichannel home cinema, is tightly controlled to accurately reflect the sound engineer’s artistry.

In nature, all sounds emanate from a single point in space. By centrally locating the high-frequency unit in the Dual Concentric configuration, the AUTOGRAPH MINI acoustically replicates the point-source sound, delivering incredibly natural performance with a surprisingly wide imaging “sweet-spot.” This dispersion is further enhanced by the implementation of an innovative Tulip Waveguide with symmetrical dispersion, providing a broad soundstage with incredibly focused and accurate stereo imaging.

Building a great loudspeaker requires much more than quality materials and hand-selected drivers; it requires engineering expertise with a deep understanding of acoustics, craftsmanship, inspiration, and a good dose of imagination. For example, the internal crossover network features custom-designed TANNOY capacitors, low-loss laminated-core inductors, and tighter tolerance wire-wound resistors, ensuring a truly natural sound with a frequency response from 106 Hz to 20 kHz (+/- 3 dB) (60 Hz to 20 kHz -10 dB).

The AUTOGRAPH MINI cabinet, with oiled walnut veneer and solid walnut trim, is handcrafted to create a unique, timeless piece of furniture that complements even the most sophisticated environments. The non-parallel cabinet design disperses internal standing waves and reflections for virtually imperceptible coloration and is constructed from high-density wood to control low-frequency performance and eliminate the mid-frequency resonance effects often found in competing products. Additionally, the robust reflex system of the AUTOGRAPH MINI features extensive bracing, ensuring musically coherent and defined bass performance. The rear-firing reflex port helps reduce room boundary effects and facilitates easy speaker placement.

The long and storied legacy of TANNOY lives on in the new AUTOGRAPH MINI, 2-way stand mount 4" Dual Concentric HiFi loudspeaker; a tradition that has stood the test of time and adapted with the evolution of technology. While the bass is surprisingly deep for the size of the enclosure relative to the driver size, the speed and initial impulse are exciting and rewarding. Vocals are slightly forward, as with many monitor speakers, allowing the nuances of the voice to be fully appreciated. The smooth transition between the LF and HF sections of the Dual Concentric driver offers extraordinary clarity with powerful dynamic transient response. The AUTOGRAPH MINI simply must be heard.

Technical Specifications:

• 2-way stand mount speaker, Prestige series
• Miniaturized reproduction of the original Tannoy Autograph series from the 1950s
• Designed and handcrafted in the United Kingdom
• Coaxial Dual Concentric driver with Omnimagnet configuration
• 4" (100 mm) woofer with cellulose pulp cone and rubber suspension
• 19 mm titanium dome tweeter with Tulip Waveguide
• State-of-the-art crossover with ultra-selected components:
  • TANNOY proprietary capacitors
  • Low-loss laminated-core inductors
  • Tight tolerance wire-wound resistors
• Reinforced and damped cabinet with non-parallel panel design, engineered to disperse standing waves and reflections
• Rear-facing reflex port
• Frequency response:
  • 60 Hz - 20 kHz (-10 dB)
  • 106 Hz - 20 kHz (+/- 3 dB)
• Nominal impedance: 8 Ohm
• Efficiency: 85 dB
• Power handling: 50 Watt RMS, 200 Watt peak
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 209 x 356 x 156 mm
• Weight: 4.4 Kg