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50 watts RMS (nominal) measured per EIA Standard RS-426B
89.6dB Average SPL (measured 2.83V at 1m)
106.6dB Maximum SPL (calculated based on power rating and measured sensitivity)
Driver Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Driver Minimum Impedance: 7.6 ohms at 10093Hz
Driver Measured Impedance: 9.8 ohms at 1kHz
50Hz-20kHz (+7.5dB)
4000Hz, first order high-pass filter
90 degrees conical at 2kHz octave (-6dB)
Polypropylene with rubber half-roll (up) surround
20 oz (566.99g), strontium ferrite ceramic
1.4" (3.56cm), copper wire over aluminum former
Quick disconnect type, spade lugs
2.05" (5.21cm) housing with 1" (26mm) diameter balanced-drive dome
2 oz (56.70g), ceramic
0.53" (1.35cm), copper wire and ferrofluid
20-gauge stamped steel with black enamel finish
8.08" (20.52cm)
7.63 to 7.69" (19.38 to 19.53cm) with 8 obround holes equally spaced at 45 degrees
7.2" (18.29cm)
3.85" (9.78cm)
70V
8W
1, 2, 4, 8W
8, 4 ohms
50Hz-15kHz (+/-1dB)
8" (20.32cm)
Color-coded
Screw-mount
Precision formed single piece of 20-gauge steel reinforced with 60-degree peripheral flange, perforated center, contoured edge
White
12.88" (32.72cm) diameter
0.25" 90.64cm) mounting projection
4 screws (white), welded studs with nuts
Made in U.S.A. with global components
When used with the approved backbox, this speaker is UL1480 listed for general signaling and UL2043 rated for use in plenum spaces
Driver: 3.5 lbs (1.59kg)
The assembly includes an 8 inch 50W coaxial driver, transformer and grille. The driver is engineered as a step up in sound quality and performance over standard commercial coaxial drivers, with improved power handling, lower distortion and smoother musical sound. It's ideal for upscale restaurants, lounges, hotel lobbies, department stores and similar venues.
Performance
General signaling.
Driver (8A50)
8 in. 50W coaxial driver has a capacity to deliver a wide angle of sound distribution (90 degrees) over a large area with uniform response and voice clarity to ensure complete coverage with minimum units. Features 20 oz. magnet, 1.4 in. copper voice coil, polypropylene cone with half-roll rubber surround for long cone travel and good edge damping. Post-mounted tweeter is a 1 in. balanced drive dome protected by Ferrofluid and first order high pass filter. Stamped 20-gauge steel frame with black enamel finish and zinc plated backplate.
Transformer (TLM-870)
Transformer has primary taps at 8, 4, 2, 1 watt and frequency response of 50Hz-15kHz (+1dB). Line-matching transformer for high quality audio systems and general purpose paging applications where wide frequency response, low insertion loss and high power handling are critical considerations. The TLM series features the industry standard open-housing design and color-coded leads for fast installation.
Contoured Grille (WB-8)
Contoured speaker grille with white finish is for use with an 8 inch driver. This style is a popular choice for offices, hotels, schools, medical, retail and commercial facilities. One piece perforated steel screw-mount grille. 12.875 in. diameter.