The DB Audiotechnik 8S ranks #28 out of 35 total 8-Inch PA Speakers for sound quality. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.
Brand: DB
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#28 DB Audiotechnik 8S Passive eBay
Pros: A 127dB maximum from a 7.4kg coaxial cabinet with wide 100° conical coverage, and bass reaches about 66Hz at -10dB in vendor measurements. Measured bass extension of 106Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Preference scores of 0.93 standalone and 4.01 with an ideal subwoofer are the lowest in this group, because the listening window spreads across a 3.8dB band. It is passive, needs d&b amplifiers and presets, and is sold only through d&b dealers with no published price.
How it compares: Just above it: Bose AMM108. Just below it: RCF ART 708-A MK4.
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 65.6Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 106Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker |
| Coverage | 100° x 100° |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Dimensions | 13.9”H x 8.8”W x 8.1”D (352 x 224 x 205 mm) |
| Drivers | 8” woofer, coaxial 1” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Impedance | 12 ohms |
| Maximum SPL | 127dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Power Handling | 800W peak |
| RCA Input | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 0.93 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.01 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 16.3 lbs (7.4 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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