609 vs Sensys DC1
The Sensys DC1's sensitivity is 88 dB against the 609's 89 dB, its low-frequency extension 39 Hz against 46 Hz, and its woofer 7" against 8". Both share impedance (8Ω).
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LoudspeakersBookshelf SpeakersSpeaker DriversDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$250
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the 609
The Tannoy 609, produced from 1991 to 1994 in England, is a compact bookshelf or standmount speaker from Tannoy's Sixes series. It employs a signature Dual Concentric driver design with a 200mm (8-inch) woofer and integrated tweeter (25mm or 15mm per sources), housed in a 16-liter bass reflex enclosure with rear porting. Available in black ash or walnut finishes, it supports bi-wiring via gold-plated terminals. Known for its coherent soundstage due to the point-source Dual Concentric technology, it delivers detailed highs up to 30-36kHz and solid bass from 46Hz. Original MSRP was approximately 2900 DM per pair in Germany or $599 USD; now a sought-after vintage item.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 89 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 46 Hz - 30 kHz
- Power Handling
- 120W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 10W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 120W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Type
- Dual Concentric
- Driver Size
- 8"
- Driver Count
- 1
- Enclosure Type
- ported
- Crossover Frequency
- 2.5 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 324 × 499 × 228 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 10 kg (22 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Black ash, Walnut
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 89 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 46-30000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions