Tannoy System 8 NFM II Passive Coaxial Nearfield Studio Monitors (Pair) 1990s - Gray

Up for sale is my pair of Tannoy System 8 NSM 2 speakers. These were top-of-the-line near-field monitors during the 90s. I originally used this pair in a video post-production company, where they did high-end mixing for film and television. These Tannoy System 8 NSM speakers are in excellent condition and have been used in my smoke-free studio for years. I've finally upgraded to a new surround sound system, so I no longer need these. The diffusion covers on both speakers are in excellent condition and can be removed if desired. These do have a few small scrapes on the outside, which is standard for gear this old. The only really noticeable mark is a small discoloration about the size of a dime on the upper right side of one speaker. Both speakers also have a rare addition: Tannoy wall speaker mounts that let you mount them on a wall. These mounts let you place the speakers on the wall for optimal listening. These mounts can be removed if not needed. One thing that made these speakers special is that the Tannoy System 8 NSM 2 speakers use an eight-inch dual concentric drive unit with a horn-loaded tweeter mounted in the acoustic center of the low/mid woofer. I found that made these excellent near-field monitors for music, film, and television mixing, as they slightly colored the sound with a bias towards film and television playback. I also found the bass on these full without any rounding or overemphasis during a mix. Unlike other speakers or separate subs that emphasize bass, I think these give a truer mix. Each speaker weighs 27 lbs, so they weigh about 53 lbs combined. I'm setting shipping up through Reverb, but I will waive/refund shipping costs if you can pick these up in the San Francisco Bay Area. After payment, I can meet you in a public location. Please contact me with any questions before purchasing, as I don't accept returns. Thanks for looking! Specifications: System 8 NFM II Recommended Amplifier Power: 20 to 150 watts RMS Peak Power Handling: 200 watts Nominal Impedance: 8 Ω Sensitivity (2,83 volts at 1m): 93 dB Distortion: less than 0,4% (47 Hz - 25 kHz) Phase Response: System behaves substantially as a frequency-independent time delay Dispersion: 90 degrees conical Crossover Frequency: 1,7 kHz Crossover Type: 1st order LF, cascaded 1st order HF with impedance compensation. Positive acoustic polarity Frequency Response (±3 dB): 47 Hz - 25 kHz Drive Unit Type: 8-inch, 2036 Dual Concentric Cabinet Internal Volume: 18,3 litres Cabinet Material: 30 mm MDF front baffle and back; 20,6 mm Top, bottom, and sides, with energy-absorbing bracing matrix and TF-1 acoustic wadding Cabinet Finish: Velti shadow grey soft-texture finish. High-pressure twin laminate in shadow grey with a metallic speckled finish on the top, bottom, and sides. Grille: Single piece, black acoustically transparent material over a rigid frame Dimensions (H x W x D): 460 x 300 x 230 mm (18,1" x 11,8" x 9,1”) Weight 26.7 lbs