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Tannoy VLS 5 - Passive Column Array Loudspeaker with 5 Mid Range Drivers

The Tannoy VLS 5 is a 480-Watt passive line source column loudspeaker designed for professional audio installations requiring precise sound coverage and excellent speech intelligibility. Its slim, architecturally refined aluminium chassis makes it ideal for venues such as airports, conference centres, houses of worship, museums, and other public spaces.

Key Features

• Line Array Design: Five vertically arrayed 3.5-inch mid-range drivers provide controlled 130° horizontal x 45° vertical sound dispersion for even coverage with minimal floor and ceiling reflections.
• Compact and Lightweight: Slim profile and weighing only 8.2 kg, the VLS 5 fits discreetly into architecturally sensitive environments and is easy to install.
• Passive Speaker: Requires an external amplifier, offering flexibility with low-Z or 70/100 V transformer operation selectable via a tamper-resistant rotary switch.
• Durable Build: Weather-resistant extruded aluminium enclosure with semi-matt black finish and stainless steel grille, suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
• Flexible Mounting: Includes dedicated flying bracket, wall mount bracket, input panel cover plate, and weather-resistant cable gland for versatile installation options.
• High Speech Intelligibility: Frequency response from 130 Hz to 15 kHz (-10 dB) with a peak SPL of 116 dB (1 m, Lo-Z) ensures clear vocal reproduction.
• Outdoor Ready: Supplied with a right-angled watertight cable gland and barrier strip connectors for secure outdoor wiring and linking multiple loudspeakers.

Specifications

• Power Handling: 480 Watts
• Drivers: 5 x 3.5-inch full-range mid drivers
• Frequency Response: 130 Hz - 15 kHz (-10 dB)
• Peak SPL: 116 dB (1 m, Lo-Z)
• Dispersion: 130° horizontal x 45° vertical
• Enclosure: Extruded aluminium, semi-matt black finish
• Grille: Stainless steel perforated
• Weight: 8.2 kg (18.1 lbs)
• Operating Modes: Low-Z or 70/100 V with transformer taps at 100, 50, 25, and 12.5 Watts

What's in the Box

• Tannoy VLS 5 Passive Column Loudspeaker
• Flying bracket and wall mount bracket
• Input panel cover plate
• Weather-resistant cable gland
• Mounting hardware