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Tannoy Reveal 502 Active Studio Monitor — Bi-Amped Precision for Small Studios

The Tannoy Reveal 502 Active Studio Monitor is engineered for bedroom producers and project studios needing precise monitoring in a small footprint. The combination of a 5-inch multi-fiber woofer and 1-inch soft-dome tweeter, housed in a front-ported MDF cabinet, is powered by a 75-watt bi-amp module. Listeners benefit from a wide frequency response (49 Hz – 43 kHz) and a peak SPL of 108 dB at one meter.

Why This Model Stands Out

What sets the Reveal 502 apart is the elliptical dished tweeter waveguide, maintaining a stable stereo image as you move at your desk. Aux Link enables daisy-chaining stereo signals between two monitors using a single 3.5 mm cable, letting a laptop or phone feed both speakers without extra wiring.

Bi-Amped Architecture and Driver Design

Headroom and clarity at this price are achieved by bi-amped power—each driver has a dedicated amplifier, with an active crossover at 2.3 kHz for seamless integration.

• LF Driver: 5-inch multi-fiber cone woofer — ensures controlled excursion and tight bass definition
• HF Driver: 1-inch soft-dome tweeter — delivers smooth highs, with dispersion guided by the elliptical waveguide
• With a bi-amped 75 W total output (50 W for the woofer, 25 W for the tweeter), each driver has its own headroom for dynamic playback.

Frequency Response and Output Level

The frequency range and maximum SPL of the Reveal 502 make it a trusted nearfield reference in compact mixing spaces. Hearing down to 49 Hz lets you monitor kicks and bass lines without a subwoofer.

• Frequency Range: 49 Hz – 43 kHz — the extended top end uncovers subtle air and mix details
• Peak SPL: 108 dB @ 1 m — high output capacity supports tracking of louder sources and short-term peaks without distortion
• The active crossover at 2.3 kHz delivers a seamless driver transition for clear imaging.

Flexible Inputs and Room Tuning

Input options and room adaptation tools go beyond typical studio monitors at this price. Balanced XLR, 6.3 mm jack, and 3.5 mm AUX inputs handle a full range of sources, and the rear HF EQ switch helps you tailor the top end to your room’s acoustics.

• Inputs: Balanced XLR, 6.3 mm jack, 3.5 mm AUX — supports pro and consumer gear from one panel
• Aux Link: 3.5 mm link out — daisy-chains a second monitor for immediate stereo from a single device
• HF EQ switch (+1.5 dB, flat, or -1.5 dB) lets you compensate for bright or dead rooms without external EQ.

Who Will Benefit Most

Home-studio musicians, podcasters, and small-space engineers will value the Reveal 502 for its honest sound, small size (300 x 184 x 238 mm), and front porting—ideal for desks up against a wall. Producers working with vocals, guitars, or synths can track with confidence thanks to the high SPL and focused stereo field.

Tannoy Heritage in Studio Monitoring

For almost a century, Tannoy has been synonymous with studio loudspeakers, recognized for its Dual Concentric drivers in high-end and professional settings. The Reveal series makes this engineering legacy accessible to smaller studios and home producers with a modern redesign. Notable artists including Doug Aldrich (Whitesnake), K. Brantley, and Eric "Monkey" (Korn) have used Reveal monitors in their mixes.