8FHW 8FHW
LF Mid-Woofer 8"

8FHW

Code: DR-8-022-4R-B2-C0001

Mid-Woofer/8inch/Ferrite/PP/100W/4ohm

Key Features

  • Mid-woofer designed for outdoor or indoor applications
  • UV stabilized Polypropylene cone and rubber surround
  • Components are treated to survive harsh outdoor environments

Quick Specs

Impedance

4 Ω

Program Power

200 W

Sensitivity

89.12 dB

Fs

36.00 Hz

Magnet

Ferrite

Voice Coil

30.5 mm

Design Notes

8FHW was designed as mid-woofer, with extended frequency response to low frequencies, as well as good extension into the mid-frequencies. All parts are intensively treated for outdoor usage, cone, surround material are with UV stabilizers. The used adhesives make sure the driver is waterproof.

The cone utilizes polypropylene material and rubber surround. This combination sports sizable amounts of low frequencies and good behavior in the higher mid-frequencies.

Specifications

General Specs

Nominal Diameter 8"
Rated Impedance 4 Ohm
Magnet Ferrite
Basket Material Steel

Power Handling

AES Power 100 W
Continuous Power 200 W
Peak Power 400 W

Voice Coil

Diameter 30.5 mm
Winding Wire Copper
Former Aluminum
Winding Height 15.3 mm

T/S Parameters

Resonant Frequency (Fs) 36.00 Hz
Re 3.30 \u2126
Qes 0.380
Qms 4.53
Qts 0.350
Vas 34.30 liters
Sd 213.80 cm\u00B2
Mms 36.59 grams
Rms 1.83
Cms 0.5300
Bl 8.60 T\u00B7m
Le 0.890 mH
Sensitivity 89.12 dB

Design Details

Surround Material NBR
Cone/Dome Material PP
Spider Nomex
T-Plate 8 mm
Xmax (peak) 3.65 mm
Xmech 11.65 mm
Overall Diameter 209.50 mm
Bolt Circle Diameter 197.00 mm
Baffle Cutout Dia. 184.50 mm
Mounting Holes 8
Depth (flange to rear) 86.50 mm
Net Weight 1.50 kg

Ordering Codes

Product Code DR-8-022-4R-B2-C0001

Frequency Response & Impedance

Frequency response of 8FHW

2D Drawing

2D drawing of 8FHW

Technical Summary

The 8FHWX4-382 is a 8-inch sub-woofer driver designed for compact hi-fi subwoofer systems, home audio, and cost-effective installation applications. It operates at 89.1 dB sensitivity (1W/1m). The motor and suspension are optimized to maintain consistent performance at high drive levels, with controlled excursion and reduced thermal compression during long-term operation.

The driver is intended for use with moderate amplification (approx. 100 W AES / 200 W continuous) and DSP control. A high-pass filter in the range of 22-33 Hz is recommended depending on enclosure tuning, along with proper limiting to manage thermal and mechanical stress. Typical operating bandwidth is 29-100 Hz, suitable for integration with a mid-bass or full-range driver in a two-way system.

This design is particularly effective in single or multi-driver bass reflex systems used in hi-fi, home theater, and cost-conscious installation applications, where a balance of low-frequency extension, compactness, and value are the primary priorities.

Recommended enclosure volumes are simulated results. For best enclosure volumes and tuning, we recommend secondary simulation and careful evaluation. Several rounds of samples and fine-tuning may be required for optimal results.

Enclosure Recommendations

Recommended enclosure alignments (bass reflex):
- 20 liters tuned to 41 Hz: high output, strong mid-bass, reduced excursion; -3 dB approx. 38 Hz, HP filter 33 Hz
- 24 liters tuned to 38 Hz: balanced response, general-purpose (recommended); -3 dB approx. 35 Hz, HP filter 28 Hz
- 24 liters tuned to 34 Hz: extended low-frequency, requires HP filter protection; -3 dB approx. 29 Hz, HP filter 22 Hz

Frequently Asked Questions

  • - Mid-woofer designed for outdoor or indoor applications
  • - UV stabilized Polypropylene cone and rubber surround
  • - Components are treated to survive harsh outdoor environments
Recommended enclosure alignments (bass reflex):
- 20 liters tuned to 41 Hz: high output, strong mid-bass, reduced excursion; -3 dB approx. 38 Hz, HP filter 33 Hz
- 24 liters tuned to 38 Hz: balanced response, general-purpose (recommended); -3 dB approx. 35 Hz, HP filter 28 Hz
- 24 liters tuned to 34 Hz: extended low-frequency, requires HP filter protection; -3 dB approx. 29 Hz, HP filter 22 Hz
Compact 2-way pa or hi-fi mid-woofer
AES Power: 100 W, Continuous: 200 W, Peak: 400 W. Sensitivity: 89.12 dB (1W/1m).

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