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About the 8

The Aerial Acoustics Model 8 is a high-performance three-way floorstanding loudspeaker designed for audiophiles seeking natural tonality and wide dynamic range. It features a 1" titanium-dome tweeter, a 7.1" paper/composite-cone midrange driver, and a 10.7" woofer. The crossover points are set at 250Hz and 2.5kHz, providing a frequency response of 28Hz to 22kHz within ±2dB, with -6dB extension down to 23Hz. The nominal impedance is 6 ohms with a minimum of 3.5 ohms, and sensitivity is 86dB/2.83V/m on-axis. Power requirements are a minimum of 50 watts, with over 100 watts recommended for optimal performance. Each speaker measures 45" high by 9" wide by 20" deep and weighs 120 lbs. The Model 8 is praised for its impressive bass extension and balanced sound, with modifications available to fine-tune bass performance. It is Optional sand-filled spiked stands are The speakers are handcrafted by Aerial Acoustics Corp. in Wellesley Hills, MA.