| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Active or Passive | Active |
| System Type | Full-Range |
| Configuration | 2-way |
| System Continuous Power | 250 W |
| System Peak Power | 500 W |
| Max SPL @ 1m | 124 dB |
| Freq Response (+/-3 dB) | 65 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Freq Range (-10 dB) | 60 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Bluetooth | No |
| IP Certification | None |
| Driver Brand | Wharfedale Pro |
| LF Driver Size | 8" |
| LF Voice Coil Size | 1.53" |
| LF Rated Impedance | 4 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) | 40 W |
| HF Rated Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Preset Library | No |
| Input Connector | 2 x 1/4” Jack / XLR Combo, 2 x RCA |
| Waveguide Type | Constant Directivity |
| Enclosure Material | ABS |
| Grille Material and Finish | Steel Black |
| Finish | Black Polypropylene |
| Handles | 3 |
| Deployment | Flying, Ground, Pole |
| Pole Mount | 35 mm With Lock Screw |
| Brackets Included | No |
| Rigging | Yes |
| M8 | 4 |
| Nominal Coverage (H x V) | 90° x 60° |
| Sensitivity 2.83 V / 1 m | 95 dB |
| System Rated Impedance | n/a |
| Crossover Frequency | 2.6 kHz |
| Transformer (T) | No |
| Amplifier design | Class D |
| Clip Limiter | No |
| EQ Type | +/-12 dB Gain for bass and treble |
| Active loudspeaker Input Impedance | 47 KΩ Balanced |
| Link Connector | pin XLR |
| Max input level | 5 V |
| Line output | Pin XLR |
| Main Power | 100 V - 120 V and 220 V - 240 V |
| Power Supply | SMPS |
| Unpacked - Height (mm) | 421 |
| Unpacked - Width Front (mm) | 259 |
| Unpacked - Width Rear (mm) | 172 |
| Unpacked - Depth (mm) | 263 |
| Packed - Height (mm) | 485 |
| Packed - Width Front (mm) | 312 |
| Packed - Width Rear (mm) | 312 |
| Packed - Depth (mm) | 320 |
| Weight - Nett (kg) | 8 |
| Weight - Gross (kg) | 9.2 |
TOURUS-AX8
8" Active loudspeaker
TOURUS-AX8
8" Active loudspeaker
TOURUS-AX8 is an 8″ bi-amplified active loudspeaker from our TOURUS-AX Series — delivering impressive power, clarity and versatility in a compact, affordable design.
Driven by Class D amplifiers, it delivers 250 W continuous and 500 W peak power through a custom Wharfedale Pro driver system with a 1.75″ HF compression driver. The durable ABS cabinet includes multiple handles, 4 x M8 rigging points and a full steel grille for protection and easy installation.
Designed for on-stage performance, DJs, or fixed installations, TOURUS-AX8 combines practicality and sound quality with reliability. With XLR, RCA and 6.3 mm jack inputs, it offers flexible connectivity and is a perfect partner for a T-SUB-AX active subwoofer for extended low-end reinforcement.
OVERVIEW
| Specification | TOURUS-AX12 | TOURUS-AX12-MBT | TOURUS-AX15 | TOURUS-AX15-MBT | TOURUS-AX8 | TOURUS-AX8-MBT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catch Line | 12" Active loudspeaker | 12" Active loudspeaker - with Bluetooth and TWS linking | 15" Active loudspeaker | 15" Active loudspeaker - with Bluetooth and TWS linking | 8" Active loudspeaker | 8" Active loudspeaker - with Bluetooth and TWS linking |
| Active or Passive | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active |
| System Type | Full-Range | Full-Range | Full-Range | Full-Range | Full-Range | Full-Range |
| Configuration | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way |
| System Continuous Power | 350 W | 350 W | 450 W | 450 W | 250 W | 250 W |
| System Peak Power | 700 W | 700 W | 900 W | 900 W | 500 W | 500 W |
| Max SPL @ 1m | 128 dB | 128 dB | 130 dB | 130 dB | 124 dB | 124 dB |
| Freq Response (+/-3 dB) | 55 Hz - 20 kHz | 55 Hz - 20 kHz | 50 Hz - 20 kHz | 50 Hz - 20 kHz | 65 Hz - 20 kHz | 65 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Freq Range (-10 dB) | 50 Hz - 20 kHz | 50 Hz - 20 kHz | 45 Hz - 20 kHz | 45 Hz - 20 kHz | 60 Hz - 20 kHz | 60 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
| Driver Brand | Wharfedale Pro | Wharfedale Pro | Wharfedale Pro | Wharfedale Pro | Wharfedale Pro | Wharfedale Pro |
| LF Driver Size | 12" | 12" | 15" | 15" | 8" | 8" |
| LF Voice Coil Size | 2" | 2" | 2" | 2" | 1.53" | 1.53" |
| LF Rated Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω | 4 Ω | 4 Ω | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| LF Power (RE:AES2-2012) | 250 W | 250 W | 350 W | 350 W | 150 W | 150 W |
| HF Driver Type | Compression Driver | Compression Driver | Compression Driver | Compression Driver | Compression Driver | Compression Driver |
| HF Voice Coil Size | 1.75" | 1.75" | 1.75" | 1.75" | 1.75" | 1.75" |
| HF Diaphragm Material | Titanium | Titanium | Titanium | Titanium | Titanium | Titanium |
| HF Exit Size | 1" | 1" | 1" | 1" | 1" | 1" |
| HF Power (RE:AES2-2012) | 50 W | 40 W | 40 W | 40 W | 40 W | 40 W |
| HF Rated Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω | 8 Ω | 8 Ω | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Input Connector | 2 x XLR, 2 x RCA, 1 x 6.3mm Jack | 2 x XLR, 2 x RCA, 1 x 6.3mm Jack, USB, BT | 2 x XLR, 2 x RCA, 1 x 6.3mm Jack | 2 x XLR, 2 x RCA, 1 x 6.3mm Jack, USB, BT | 2 x 1/4” Jack / XLR Combo, 2 x RCA | 2 x 1/4” Jack / XLR Combo, 2 x RCA, USB, BT |
| Waveguide Type | Constant Directivity | Constant Directivity | Constant Directivity | Constant Directivity | Constant Directivity | Constant Directivity |
| Enclosure Material | ABS | ABS | ABS | ABS | ABS | ABS |
| Grille Material and Finish | Steel Black | Steel Black | Steel Black | Steel Black | Steel Black | Steel Black |
| Finish | Black Polypropylene | Black Polypropylene | Black Polypropylene | Black Polypropylene | Black Polypropylene | Black Polypropylene |
| Handles | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Deployment | Flying, Ground, Pole | Flying, Ground, Pole | Flying, Ground, Pole | Flying, Ground, Pole | Flying, Ground, Pole | Ground, Flying, Pole |
| Pole Mount | 35 mm With Lock Screw | 35 mm With Lock Screw | 35 mm With Lock Screw | 35 mm With Lock Screw | 35 mm With Lock Screw | 35 mm With Lock Screw |
| Rigging | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| M8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Nominal Coverage (H x V) | 90° x 60° | 90° x 60° | 90° x 60° | 90° x 60° | 90° x 60° | 90° x 60° |
| Amplifier design | HF Amp Class AB : LF Amp Class D | HF Amp Class AB : LF Amp Class D | HF Amp Class AB : LF Amp Class D | HF Amp Class AB : LF Amp Class D | Class D | Class D |
| Clip Limiter | NA | NA | NA | NA | ||
| EQ Type | +/-12 dB Gain for bass and treble | +/-12 dB Gain for bass and treble | +/-12 dB Gain for bass and treble | +/-12 dB Gain for bass and treble | +/-12 dB Gain for bass and treble | +/-12 dB Gain for bass and treble |
| Active loudspeaker Input Impedance | 47 KΩ Balanced | 47 KΩ Balanced | 47 KΩ Balanced | 47 KΩ Balanced | 47 KΩ Balanced | 47 KΩ Balanced |
| Link Connector | pin XLR | pin XLR | pin XLR | pin XLR | pin XLR | pin XLR |
| Max Input Level | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V | 5 V |
| Line output | Pin XLR | Pin XLR | Pin XLR | Pin XLR | Pin XLR | Pin XLR |
| Sensitivity 2.83 V / 1 m | 96 dB | 96 dB | 97 dB | 97 dB | 95 dB | 95 dB |
| Crossover Frequency | HI PASS 2.5 kHz, LOW PASS 2.5 kHz | HI PASS 2.5 kHz, LOW PASS 2.5 kHz | HI PASS 2.4 kHz, LOW PASS 2.4 kHz | HI PASS 2.4 kHz, LOW PASS 2.4 kHz | 2.6 kHz | 2.6 kHz |
| Main Power | 100 V - 120 V and 220 V - 240 V | 100 V - 120 V and 220 V - 240 V | 100 V - 120 V and 220 V - 240 V | 100 V - 120 V and 220 V - 240 V | 100 V - 120 V and 220 V - 240 V | 100 V - 120 V and 220 V - 240 V |
| Power Supply | SMPS | SMPS | SMPS | SMPS | SMPS | SMPS |
| Unpacked - Height (mm) | 603 | 603 | 693 | 693 | 421 | 421 |
| Unpacked - Width Front (mm) | 377 | 377 | 455 | 455 | 259 | 259 |
| Unpacked - Width Rear (mm) | 217 | 217 | 262 | 262 | 172 | 172 |
| Unpacked - Depth (mm) | 347 | 347 | 402 | 402 | 263 | 263 |
| Packed - Height (mm) | 686 | 686 | 782 | 782 | 485 | 485 |
| Packed - Width Front (mm) | 405 | 405 | 430 | 430 | 312 | 312 |
| Packed - Width Rear (mm) | 405 | 405 | 430 | 430 | 312 | 312 |
| Packed - Depth (mm) | 435 | 435 | 515 | 515 | 320 | 320 |
| Weight - Nett (kg) | 15.4 | 15.4 | 20.7 | 20.7 | 8 | 8 |
| Weight - Gross (kg) | 17.8 | 17.8 | 23.5 | 23.5 | 9.2 | 9.2 |