Martin Audio CDD8 Review: Rated 3.2/5

The Martin Audio CDD8 is rated 3.2/5 for sound quality, #33 of 47 8-Inch PA Speakers. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.

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Brand: Martin Audio

#33 Martin Audio CDD8: $960 Passive eBay

Same family: the Martin Audio CDD-LIVE 8 (smallest powered model, ranked higher, estimated 3.4/5), the Martin Audio CDD-LIVE 12 (powered model, estimated 3.1/5), the Martin Audio CDD-LIVE 15 (largest powered model, estimated 3.5/5), the Martin Audio CDD5 (smaller passive model, estimated 3/5), the Martin Audio CDD6 (smaller passive model, estimated 3.1/5), the Martin Audio CDD10 (larger passive model, rated 3.1/5), the Martin Audio CDD12 (larger passive model, rated 2.9/5) and the Martin Audio CDD15 (larger passive model, rated 3.3/5).

Pros: An ultra compact passive 8 inch coaxial speaker for on wall installations with consistent coverage. Medium-quality vendor data shows a 4.1 ideal-subwoofer preference score. The coaxial Differential Dispersion driver gives point-source summation of the LF and HF sections for consistent coverage, and the ultra-compact enclosure mounts horizontally or vertically for on-wall installation use. Measured bass extension of 128Hz (-3dB).

Cons: Being passive, it needs an external amplifier and crossover, and its compact on-wall design targets installed foreground music over full PA main duty.

Is the Martin Audio CDD8 right for you?

Skip it if

• you want neutral sound: its measured preference score is 4.1 even with a subwoofer.
• you will not add a subwoofer: bass rolls off below about 128 Hz.
• you want the best value: the higher-rated QSC K8.2 costs about $210 less.

Released	Jun 2015 (11 years ago)
AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	Passive speaker; use external amplification within the 200W AES / 800W peak handling rating
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-3dB)	128Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data)
Bluetooth	No
Cabinet Material	Composite material
Coaxial Input	No
Configuration	Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker
Coverage	80-110° horizontal (user-rotatable), 60° vertical
Crossover Frequency	2.3kHz passive
DSP	No (passive; used with a DX-series controller or MA Series amplifier for EQ and limiter presets)
Dimensions	16.1”H x 10.1”W x 9.9”D (410 x 256 x 252 mm)
Drivers	8” coaxial woofer, 1” exit compression driver
Frequency Response	70Hz - 20kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified); 55Hz (-10dB)
Guitar Input	No
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	Low-profile 13A push-lock input and link
Maximum SPL	123dB peak / 117dB continuous
Microphone Input	No
Optical Input	No
Passive	Yes
Power Handling	200W AES / 800W peak (manufacturer specified)
RCA Input	No
Rigging	Six M6 inserts for wall/ceiling brackets
Spinorama Preference Score	1.11
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	4.14
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	20.9 lbs (9.5 kg)
XLR Input	No

• Links
  • Martin Audio CDD8 Product Page
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Spinorama Measurements

Frequency Response

How the Martin Audio CDD8 measures across the audible range. A flatter listening window (the sound arriving straight at you) is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. The estimated in-room response adds what a typical room does, and there a gentle, even tilt down toward the treble is ideal. Both curves are shifted so their 300 Hz to 3 kHz average sits at 0 dB.

Listening windowEstimated in-room response

Measurement data: spinorama.org, measured by the manufacturer.

EQ for a Neutral Response

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