8-Inch Professional Woofers & Mid-Woofers

Eight-inch drivers are the core of column loudspeakers, compact line-array elements, small two-way cabinets and installed-sound products. REDCATT offers 10 8-inch woofers and mid-woofers with AES ratings from 50 W to 200 W and sensitivity up to 97.3 dB, in neodymium (3) and ferrite (7) designs.

Models
10
Sizes
8"
AES power
50 – 200 W
Motor
Neo & ferrite

8-inch specifications at a glance

Key figures for every model in this category. AES power is the two-hour AES2-1984 rating; programme power is twice and peak four times that figure. Complete Thiele/Small data, drawings and CAD are on each product page.

Model Size Magnet Impedance AES power Sensitivity Fs Xmax Voice coil Diaphragm / cone Weight
81FHW
DR-8-006-4R-B2-C0001
8" Ferrite 4 Ω 100 W 85.9 dB 39 Hz 6.1 mm 35.6 mm Paper GF 1.7 kg
81FIND
DR-8-008-8R-B2-C0001
8" Ferrite 8 Ω 200 W 94.7 dB 80 Hz 2.25 mm 50.8 mm Paper GF 2.8 kg
81NPM-2
DR-8-010-8R-B2-C0001
8" Neodymium 8 Ω 200 W 93.1 dB 69 Hz 4.05 mm 76.2 mm Paper GF 3.2 kg
81XR
DR-8-012-8R-B2-C0001
8" Neodymium 8 Ω 200 W 93 dB 73 Hz 6.35 mm 63.5 mm Paper GF 4.9 kg
82FHM
DR-8-014-8R-B2-C0001
8" Ferrite 8 Ω 60 W 88.3 dB 42 Hz 5.45 mm 38 mm Aluminum 1.8 kg
8FHM
DR-8-017-4R-B2-C0001
8" Ferrite 4 Ω 50 W 89 dB 38 Hz 5 mm 35.6 mm Composite 2.8 kg
8FHW-1
DR-8-020-4R-B2-C0001
8" Ferrite 4 Ω 200 W 84.4 dB 41 Hz 8.7 mm 35.6 mm Paper GF 2.1 kg
8FHW-2
DR-8-022-4R-B2-C0001
8" Ferrite 4 Ω 100 W 89.1 dB 36 Hz 3.65 mm 30.5 mm PP 1.5 kg
8FIND
DR-8-023-8R-B2-C0001
8" Ferrite 8 Ω 200 W 97.3 dB 70 Hz 2.2 mm 50.8 mm Paper GF 3.73 kg
8NPM
DR-8-028-8R-B2-C0001
8" Neodymium 8 Ω 200 W 96.1 dB 79 Hz 3.7 mm 50.8 mm Paper CF 1.8 kg

How to choose 8-inch woofers & mid-woofers

Columns and arrays

Multiple 8-inch drivers in a column want high sensitivity, a narrow frame and consistent unit-to-unit parameters; frame dimensions are on every product page.

Compact two-way cabinets

A single 8-inch woofer in a small top or monitor wants more Xmax and a lower Fs; check the enclosure recommendation on the product page.

Crossover to the HF

Eight-inch mid-woofers cross comfortably between 1.8 and 3 kHz to a 1-inch compression driver or a dome tweeter.

Impedance for distributed systems

Several models are offered in 4, 8 and 16 Ω to suit series-parallel wiring in columns and arrays.

Typical applications

  • Column loudspeakers
  • Compact line-array elements
  • Small two-way PA and monitors
  • Installed and commercial sound
  • OEM programmes

Engineering data for every model

Full Thiele/Small parameters, frequency-response and impedance plots, datasheet PDF, 2D drawing and 3D STEP model on each product page, and the same data as JSON from the product API.

Custom 8-inch woofers & mid-woofers for OEM and ODM programmes

Every driver on this page can be adapted for an OEM programme at REDCATT's own factory in Dongguan: impedance, voice coil, cone or diaphragm, surround, motor and frame changes, or a new design built to a target specification. Standard catalog drivers have a minimum order quantity of 1 piece; custom and OEM MOQs are flexible, starting at 100 pieces, with quantity-tiered pricing; production lead time is 45 calendar days.

Tooling and NRE apply to custom developments that need dedicated tools. The range is wide: simple tools can cost as little as a few tens of dollars, while complex injection tools can exceed $50,000. NRE charges are refunded against placed production orders.

Quality and warranty

8-inch questions

How many 8-inch drivers does REDCATT make?

REDCATT lists 10 8-inch woofers and mid-woofers from 50 W to 200 W AES, in neodymium and ferrite versions, all on this page.

Which 8-inch driver suits a column loudspeaker?

Favour high sensitivity, a narrow frame and the impedance that suits your wiring; the spec table on this page lists all three.

Can an 8-inch woofer be used in a two-way cabinet without a sub?

Yes, particularly the higher-Xmax models; the product page enclosure recommendation shows the achievable low-frequency extension.

Are custom 8-inch drivers available?

Yes, through the OEM/ODM process with an MOQ that is flexible, starting at 100 pieces, with quantity-tiered pricing.

More commercial and technical answers on the FAQ page.

Need help shortlisting 8-inch woofers & mid-woofers?

Send the target specification or the cabinet and our engineers will propose a driver, with samples and measurement data.

Contact engineering