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Its compact birch plywood enclosure, high-output driver design, and controlled horn coverage make it useful for FOH, side fill, and distributed audio systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTurbosound TQ8 Competitive Differences\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e8-inch neodymium low-frequency transducer with low-mass voice coil for improved response\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1.4-inch HF compression driver with titanium diaphragm, surround, and FEA optimized phase plug\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRotatable Exponential Horn provides 80° H x 30° V dispersion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIP44 dust and water ingress protection for more demanding installation and event use\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTurbosound TQ8 Description\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTurbosound TQ8\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for compact, high-output sound reinforcement in venues, production systems, and installed audio environments. Its 2-way design combines an 8-inch neodymium LF driver with a 1.4-inch HF compression driver to deliver clear full range performance with strong output for its size.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe integrated Dendritic Plane Wave Transformer waveguide and rotatable Exponential Horn help control coverage for different mounting orientations. With 80° horizontal by 30° vertical dispersion, the TQ8 is well suited for focused FOH, side fill, and distributed sound applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe enclosure is constructed from 15 mm birch plywood with a hard-wearing semi-matte black paint finish. A rugged powder coated perforated steel grille, dual-angle 35 mm pole mount, internal rigging points, and IP44 protection support reliable use in touring and installation settings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTQ8 Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e2-way full range loudspeaker for installation and portable applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e275W continuous and 1100W peak power handling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeal for FOH and side fill applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e8-inch neodymium low-frequency transducer with low-mass voice coil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e1.4-inch compression driver with titanium diaphragm and surround\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFEA optimized phase plug for high-frequency performance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegral Dendritic Plane Wave Transformer waveguide\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRotatable Exponential Horn with 80° H x 30° V dispersion\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e15 mm birch plywood enclosure with semi-matte black paint finish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRugged powder coated perforated steel grille\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegral dual-angle 35 mm pole mount\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInternal rigging points for bracket mount suspension\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIP44 dust and water ingress protection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndustry-standard 4-pole twist-lock speaker connectors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eTQ8 Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpeaker Type: 2-way full range passive loudspeaker\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrequency Response (+\/-3 dB): 68 Hz - 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrequency Response (-10 dB): 50 Hz - 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNominal Dispersion: 80° H x 30° V\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePower Handling: 275W Continuous\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePeak Power Handling: 1100W Peak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 95 dB, 1W @ 1m\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaximum SPL: 131 dB Peak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImpedance: 8 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComponents: 1 x 8 in (211 mm) LF driver, 1 x 1.4 in (34 mm) HF compression driver with 3 in (72 mm) voice coil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnclosure Material: 15 mm birch plywood\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinish: Semi-matte black paint\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrille: Powder coated perforated steel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePole Mount: Integral dual-angle 35 mm mount\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRigging: Internal rigging points for bracket mount suspension\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIngress Protection: IP44\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConnectors: Industry-standard 4-pole twist-lock speaker connectors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TurboSound","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52134403014938,"sku":"117163","price":1899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/2714\/9082\/files\/turbosound-tq8--8in---131db--compact-touring-loudspeaker_40f8636f-ede0-4018-b1f7-b420669d96c7.webp?v=1777314825","url":"https:\/\/squarecable.com\/products\/turbosound-tq8-8in-131db-compact-touring-loudspeaker","provider":"SquareCable","version":"1.0","type":"link"}