About the Rockford Fosgate M2-8HB
Distinctive horn tweeter
Distinctive horn tweeter
Rockford Fosgate equips this M2 Series 8" Color-Optix™ 2-way marine speaker with a 1" super-efficient horn tweeter for louder, clearer highs and polypropylene woofer for impactful lows. A built-in 12dB/octave crossover network, concealed inside the basket, keeps transitions smooth for a well-rounded, moving sound.
Add some color
Built-in illumination brings these speakers to life, and you can coordinate them with other Color Optix™ speakers and subs using Rockford Fosgate's Color Optix™ Controller (not included) and RF Connect App.
And Element Ready™
The rugged grilles can endure years in the sun and spray and still look great. And gold-plated marine-grade terminals make for a superior connection, year after year.
Product highlights:
- 8" 2-way marine speakers (pair)
- LED illumination
- compatible with Rockford Fosgate Color Optix™ Controller and RF Connect App
- injection-molded, mineral-filled polypropylene cone
- concealed crossover
- 1" high-efficiency horn tweeter
- Element Ready™ design and IP67 certification
- salt-, fog-, and UV-resistant Thermo-Plastic Elastomer (TPE) surround
- gold-plated connection terminals
- stainless-steel mounting hardware included
- handles up to 300 watts RMS (1200 watts peak)
- sensitivity: 93 dB
- frequency response: 32-20,000 Hz
- cutout diameter: 7.06"
- frame diameter: 8.44"
- top-mount depth: 3.33"
- warranty: 2 years
- Our 60-day money-back guarantee
- MFR # M2-8HB
What's in the box:
Rockford Fosgate M2-8HB owner's manual
- Two 2-way marine speakers
- 2 Centrex plastic grilles (Black)
- 2 Stainless steel grilles
- 2 Grille rings (Black)
- Two 11" LED power harnesses with 4-pin Deutsch connectors on one end
- Twelve 1-3/4" Stainless steel Allen head screws
- 3mm Allen head bit
- 3.5mm Drill bit
- Instruction manual (English/ French/ Spanish/ German/ Italian)
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Features & specs
General | ||
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Speaker Size | 8 | |
Design | 2-way | |
Tweeter Design | 1", Horn Loaded | |
Tweeter Composition | --- | |
Woofer Composition | Mineral Filled Polypropylene | |
Woofer Surround | Thermo-Plastic Elastomer | |
Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
Labor Warranty | 2 Years | |
Specifications | ||
Sensitivity |
94 dB at 2.83 volts | |
Frequency Response | 35 - 25k Hz | |
Max RMS Power Handling | 300 | |
Peak Power Handling (Watts) | 1200 | |
Impedance (Ohms) | 4 | |
Top-mount Depth (Inches) | 3 3/8 | |
Bottom-mount Depth (Inches) | N/A | |
Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) | 7 1/16 |
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Features
Marine Tested: Rockford Fosgate uses industry standard tests (ASTM B117 salt/fog and ASTM G154 UV) to ensure the M2-8HB speakers are durable in the difficult marine environment.
Woofers: The woofer cones are injection molded, mineral filled polypropylene with UV inhibitors. This molding process assures a uniform cone thickness for superior linearity and clarity. It is also light weight and rigid for decreased distortion and improved bass response.
Surrounds: The TPE surrounds (Thermo-Plastic Elastomer, a synthetic rubber) are UV and salt/fog resistant.
LEDs: There are red, green, and blue LEDs in the back of the tweeter casing, to create a glow on the woofer cone. The LEDs can be powered individually, or in any combination you like. Depending on what combination of LED wires is connected, they light red, green, blue, yellow, pink, aqua, or white. A 12 volt power supply is needed to turn the LEDs on and a 1-amp fuse should be added in-line (fuse not included). The LEDs can also be controlled using Rockford Fosgate's LED Controller (item number 575PMXRGB, sold separately). Two LED power wire harnesses are included with 4-pin waterproof Deutsch DT Series connectors that plug into the speaker frames.
Speaker Terminals: In addition to standard male quick slide terminals, each speaker also has 2-pin waterproof Deutsch terminals. Speaker wire harnesses with 2-pin waterproof Deutsch DT Series connectors are not included.
ICC Crossover: The ICC (Integrated Concealed Crossover) simplifies installation and protects the crossover by concealing it inside the basket, creating a cleaner look and easier installation. The crossover is 12 dB/octave high pass.
VAST Surround: The Vertical Attach Surround Technique (VAST) increases a speaker's effective radiating cone area without increasing the size of the basket.
Klippel Verified: The Klippel distortion analyzer, a device that uses a laser and sophisticated software to do large-scale analysis of drivers in motion, lets Rockford Fosgate optimize the speaker's motor structure, voice coil alignment, and suspension to yield the best possible performance.
Stainless Steel: The mounting hardware is stainless steel to resist corrosion.
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