Tandberg TL 1210

The Tandberg TL 1210 is a 2-way bookshelf loudspeaker system manufactured in Norway between 1971 and 1974.

• Type: 2-way, 2-driver loudspeaker, closed cabinet
• Drivers:
  • Woofer: 6.5″ (160 mm) cone, 4 ohm (type HTC 113)
  • Tweeter: 2.25″ or 2.5″ (56 mm) cone, 5 ohm (type HT 125)
• Frequency Response: 45 Hz to 20 kHz
• Power Handling:
  • Nominal: 25 W
  • Musical/Peak: 40 W
• Impedance: 4 ohm (some sources mention 8 ohm, likely due to nominal vs. minimum impedance)
• Sensitivity: 96 dB at 4 W/1 m (or 4 W input)
• Crossover Frequency: 3,500 Hz
• Crossover Components: 2 inductors (L), 2 capacitors (C), 1 resistor (R)
• Enclosure:
  • Type: Sealed, 12.5-liter internal volume
  • Material: Teak, rosewood (palisander), or oak cabinet with textile front
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 415 x 235 x 190 mm (16.3 x 9.3 x 7.5 inches)
• Weight: 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs) per speaker (one source lists 7.2 kg, possibly a typo or including packaging)
• Original Price (circa 1971-74):
  • Teak/Oak: ~395 NOK (~275 DM)
  • Rosewood: ~440 NOK

Notes:

• The TL 1210 was part of Tandberg’s TL-10 series, which included models like the TL 1610, TL 2510, and TL 5010.
• Some variation in specs (e.g., impedance, weight) exists across sources, possibly due to regional differences or updates during production. The 4-ohm impedance and 4.8 kg weight are more consistently reported.
• The speakers were praised for their compact design and sound quality, making them popular for hi-fi setups in the early 1970s.