| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Active or Passive | Passive |
| System Type | Full-Range |
| Configuration | 2-way |
| System Continuous Power | 150 W |
| System Programme Power | 300 W |
| System Peak Power | 600 W |
| Max SPL @ 1m | 124 dB |
| Freq Response (+/-3 dB) | 70 Hz - 18 kHz |
| Freq Range (-10 dB) | 65 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Bi-amp Mode Switch | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| IP Certification | None |
| Driver Brand | Wharfedale Pro |
| LF Driver Size | 8" |
| LF Voice Coil Size | 1.5" |
| LF Rated Impedance | 8 Ω |
| LF Power (RE:AES2-2012) | 150 W |
| HF Driver Type | Compression Driver |
| HF Voice Coil Size | 1.75" |
| HF Diaphragm Material | Titanium |
| HF Exit Size | 1" |
| HF Power (RE:AES2-2012) | 20 W |
| HF Rated Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Preset Library | Yes |
| Input Connector | 2 x 4 Pole Speaker Connector, 1 x Barrier Strip |
| Waveguide Type | Constant Directivity / Rotatable |
| Enclosure Material | MDF |
| Grille Material and Finish | Steel Black or White |
| Finish | Black or White Tough-Tone paint |
| Handles | 1 |
| Deployment | Flying, Pole, Wall Mount |
| Pole Mount | 35 mm |
| Brackets Included | No |
| Rigging | Yes |
| M8 | 17 |
| Nominal Coverage (H x V) | 90° x 60° |
| Sensitivity 2.83 V / 1 m | 96 dB |
| System Rated Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Crossover Frequency | 2.8 kHz |
| Recommended HPF = BW 18 dB/OCT. | 65 Hz |
| Transformer (T) | No |
| Included Accessory | Quick Start Guide |
| Unpacked - Height (mm) | 465 |
| Unpacked - Width Front (mm) | 284 |
| Unpacked - Width Rear (mm) | 176 |
| Unpacked - Depth (mm) | 283 |
| Packed - Height (mm) | 555 |
| Packed - Width Front (mm) | 355 |
| Packed - Width Rear (mm) | 355 |
| Packed - Depth (mm) | 370 |
| Weight - Nett (kg) | 12.3 |
| Weight - Gross (kg) | 13.4 |
SIGMA-X8
8" Passive loudspeaker for easy install
SIGMA-X8
8" Passive loudspeaker for easy install
SIGMA-X8 is an 8″ full-range loudspeaker from our SIGMA-X Series, re-engineered to deliver enhanced performance, modern aesthetics, and effortless installation versatility.
Building on the trusted heritage of the original SIGMA range, SIGMA-X8 features a rotatable 90° x 60° waveguide, allowing precise coverage control in both horizontal and vertical orientations. Its refined acoustic design provides improved clarity and definition, making it ideal for professional installations in bars, houses of worship, theatres, and entertainment venues.
With both 4 pole speaker connectors and barrier strip inputs, SIGMA-X8 supports straightforward installation, while additional reinforced mounting points provide compatibility with Powerdrive Type 90 plates and optional WPB-1 or WPB-2 wall brackets for secure and professional deployment. Durable black or white Tough-Tone paint finishes ensure easy architectural integration.
Handling 150 W continuous (600 W peak) power and reaching 124 dB max SPL @ 1 m, SIGMA-X8 delivers exceptional output for its size. EASE .gll files, system diagrams, and FIR presets are available for accurate system design and integration.
OVERVIEW
| Name | Type | File |
|---|---|---|
| EASE Library V7.5 | Software | Download |
| SIGMA-X Series System Diagrams | System Diagrams | Download |
| SIGMA-X Series User Manual | User Manual | Download |
| SIGMA-X Series User Manual (German) | User Manual | Download |
| SIGMA-X18B Quick Start Guide | Quick Start Guide | Download |
| SIGMA-X8 / SIGMA-X10 / SIGMA-X12 / SIGMA-X15 Quick Start Guide | Quick Start Guide | Download |
| SIGMA-XV5 / SIGMA-XV9 / SIGMA-XV5T / SIGMA-XV9T Quick Start Guide | Quick Start Guide | Download |
| Wharfedale Pro Preset Library | Software | Download |
| Specification | SIGMA-X10 | SIGMA-X12 | SIGMA-X15 | SIGMA-X18B | SIGMA-X8 | SIGMA-XV5 | SIGMA-XV5T | SIGMA-XV9 | SIGMA-XV9T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catch Line | 10" Passive loudspeaker for easy install | 12" Passive loudspeaker for easy install | 15" Passive loudspeaker for easy install | 18" Passive sub, made for installation | 8" Passive loudspeaker for easy install | Discrete column with 5 x 3" drivers | Discrete column with 5 x 3" drivers - with transformer | Discrete column with 9 x 3" drivers | Discrete column with 9 x 3" drivers - with transformer |
| Active or Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive | Passive |
| System Type | Full-Range | Full-Range | Full-Range | Subwoofer | Full-Range | Column | Column | Column | Column |
| Configuration | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way | Bass-reflex | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way |
| System Continuous Power | 200 W | 300 W | 350 W | 500 W | 150 W | 180 W | 180 W | 360 W | 360 W |
| System Programme Power | 400 W | 600 W | 700 W | 1000 W | 300 W | 360 W | 360 W | 720 W | 720 W |
| System Peak Power | 800 W | 1200 W | 1400 W | 2000 W | 600 W | 720 W | 720 W | 1440 W | 1440 W |
| Max SPL @ 1m | 126 dB | 129 dB | 129 dB | 133 dB | 124 dB | 123 dB | 123 dB | 128 dB | 128 dB |
| Freq Response (+/-3 dB) | 65 Hz - 18 kHz | 60 Hz - 18 kHz | 50 Hz - 18 kHz | 35 Hz - 250 Hz | 70 Hz - 18 kHz | 160 Hz - 18 kHz | 160 Hz - 18 kHz | 130 Hz - 18 kHz | 130 Hz - 18 kHz |
| Freq Range (-10 dB) | 60 Hz - 20 kHz | 55 Hz - 20 kHz | 45 Hz - 20 kHz | 30 Hz - 250 Hz | 65 Hz - 20 kHz | 150 Hz - 20 kHz | 150 Hz - 20 kHz | 120 Hz - 20 kHz | 120 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Driver Brand | Wharfedale Pro | Wharfedale Pro | Wharfedale Pro | Wharfedale Pro | Wharfedale Pro | Wharfedale Pro | Wharfedale Pro | Wharfedale Pro | Wharfedale Pro |
| LF Driver Size | 10" | 12" | 15" | 18" | 8" | 5 x 3" | 5 x 3" | 9 x 3" | 9 x 3" |
| LF Voice Coil Size | 1.5" | 2.5" | 2.5" | 2.5" | 1.5" | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| LF Rated Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω | 8 Ω | 4 Ω | 8 Ω | 4 Ω | 4 Ω | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| LF Power (RE:AES2-2012) | 200 W | 300 W | 350 W | 500 W | 150 W | 40 W | 40 W | 40 W | 40 W |
| HF Driver Type | Compression Driver | Compression Driver | Compression Driver | Compression Driver | 1 x 1″ PEI EVO-Fold Driver | 1 x 1″ PEI EVO-Fold Driver | 2 x 1″ PEI EVO-Fold Driver | 2 x 1″ PEI EVO-Fold Driver | |
| HF Voice Coil Size | 1.75" | 1.75" | 1.75" | 1.75" | 1" | 1" | 1" | 1" | |
| HF Diaphragm Material | Titanium | Titanium | Titanium | Titanium | PEI | PEI | PEI | PEI | |
| HF Exit Size | 1" | 1" | 1" | 1" | 1" | 1" | 1" | 1" | |
| HF Power (RE:AES2-2012) | 40 W | 40 W | 40 W | 20 W | 20 W | 20 W | 20 W | 20 W | |
| HF Rated Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω | 8 Ω | 8 Ω | |||||
| Preset Library | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Input Connector | 2 x 4 Pole Speaker Connector, 1 x Barrier Strip | 2 x 4 Pole Speaker Connector, 1 x Barrier Strip | 2 x 4 Pole Speaker Connector, 1 x Barrier Strip | 2 x 4 Pole Speaker Connector, 1 x Barrier Strip | 2 x 4 Pole Speaker Connector, 1 x Barrier Strip | 1 x 4 Pole speaker connector. 1 x barrier strip | 1 x barrier strip | 1 x 4 Pole speaker connector. 1 x barrier strip | 1 x barrier strip |
| Waveguide Type | Constant Directivity / Rotatable | Constant Directivity / Rotatable | Constant Directivity / Rotatable | Constant Directivity / Rotatable | Mini EVO-Fold | Mini EVO-Fold | Mini EVO-Fold | Mini EVO-Fold | |
| Enclosure Material | MDF | MDF | MDF | MDF | MDF | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Grille Material and Finish | Steel Black or White | Steel Black or White | Steel Black or White | Steel Black or White | Steel Black or White | Steel Black or White | Steel Black or White | Steel Black or White | Steel Black or White |
| Finish | Black or White Tough-Tone paint | Black or White Tough-Tone paint | Black or White Tough-Tone Paint | Black or White Tough-Tone paint | Black or White Tough-Tone paint | Black or White Tough-Tone paint | Black or White Tough-Tone paint | Black or White Tough-Tone paint | Black or White Tough-Tone paint |
| Handles | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | ||||
| Deployment | Flying, Pole, Wall Mount | Flying, Pole, Wall Mount | Flying, Pole, Wall Mount | Ground | Flying, Pole, Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
| Pole Mount | Dual Angle (0° / 10°) 35 mm | Dual Angle (0° / 10°) 35 mm | Dual Angle (0° / 10°) 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | ||||
| Brackets Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||||
| Rigging | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||||
| M8 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | |||||
| Nominal Coverage (H x V) | 90° x 60° | 90° x 60° | 90° x 60° | 90° x 60° | 160˚ x 30˚ | 160˚ x 30˚ | 160˚ x 20˚ | 160˚ x 20˚ | |
| Sensitivity 2.83 V / 1 m | 97 dB | 98 dB | 98 dB | 100 dB | 96 dB | 95 dB | 95 dB | 97 dB | 97 dB |
| System Rated Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω | 8 Ω | 4 Ω | 8 Ω | 8 Ω | 8 Ω | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Crossover Frequency | 2.4 kHz | 2.2 kHz | 2.2 kHz | 150 Hz | 2.8 kHz | 2.5 kHz | 2.5 kHz | 2.5 kHz | 2.5 kHz |
| Recommended HPF = BW 18 dB/OCT. | 60 Hz | 55 Hz | 45 Hz | 30 Hz | 65 Hz | 150 Hz | 150 Hz | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Transformer (T) | Yes | Yes | |||||||
| Transformer Taps (70 V) | 7.5 / 15 / 30 / 60 W | 15 / 30 / 60 / 120 W | |||||||
| Transformer Taps (100 V) | 15 / 30 / 60 W | 30 / 60 / 120 W | |||||||
| Input Connectors (T) | Barrier Strip | Barrier Strip | Barrier Strip | Barrier Strip | |||||
| Included Accessory | Quick Start Guide | Quick Start Guide | Quick Start Guide | Quick Start Guide | Quick Start Guide | Quick Start Guide, 2 x Wall Brackets | Quick Start Guide, 2 x Wall Brackets | Quick Start Guide, 2 x Wall Brackets | Quick Start Guide, 2 x Wall Brackets |
| Unpacked - Height (mm) | 520 | 551 | 650 | 554 | 465 | 720 | 720 | 1210 | 1210 |
| Unpacked - Width Front (mm) | 338 | 354 | 435 | 502 | 284 | 126 | 126 | 126 | 126 |
| Unpacked - Width Rear (mm) | 213 | 218 | 261 | 502 | 176 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 |
| Unpacked - Depth (mm) | 338 | 439 | 439 | 780 | 283 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 145 |
| Packed - Height (mm) | 610 | 640 | 740 | 645 | 555 | 810 | 810 | 1300 | 1300 |
| Packed - Width Front (mm) | 400 | 440 | 525 | 597 | 355 | 215 | 215 | 215 | 215 |
| Packed - Width Rear (mm) | 400 | 440 | 525 | 597 | 355 | 215 | 215 | 215 | 215 |
| Packed - Depth (mm) | 430 | 455 | 545 | 875 | 370 | 215 | 215 | 215 | 215 |
| Weight - Nett (kg) | 17.6 | 19.3 | 25 | 40.6 | 12.3 | 6.76 | 8.4 | 11.05 | 13.9 |
| Weight - Gross (kg) | 19 | 20.8 | 27.4 | 44.8 | 13.4 | 7.56 | 9.2 | 12.4 | 15.25 |
