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The Tannoy Mercury FR Custom is a compact, 2-way bass reflex speaker designed for versatility in audio setups. Manufactured in the UK, it features a sleek black or dark oak finish and dimensions of 210 mm in height, 140 mm in width, and 160 mm in depth, weighing approximately 2.2 kg per unit. This speaker is magnetically shielded, making it suitable for use near video monitors. It is equipped with a 100 mm woofer and a 25 mm dome tweeter, delivering a frequency response range of 59 Hz to 20 kHz. The nominal power handling is rated at 40 W, with musical peaks reaching up to 80 W, and it is designed to work best with amplifiers within the 10 to 60 W range. The efficiency rating stands at 86 dB at a distance of 1 meter with 1 watt input, and it has an 8 Ohm impedance. The crossover frequency is set at 2900 Hz. The tonal characteristics of the Mercury FR Custom are described as lacking in deep bass but offering soft, unobtrusive highs, with excellent voice reproduction capabilities. Its compact size and design make it an ideal choice for rear surround applications or as front stereo pairs in limited spaces, and it includes a four-way fixing device for easy wall mounting in either portrait or landscape orientation.
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