SUNDOWN X-Series v.3 8" 800W X-8 Subwoofer
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IMPORTANT PACKAGING NOTICE
Sundown Audio has led the industry in quality and performance for over a decade. To improve accuracy and transparency, we have updated our subwoofer power ratings to reflect true real-world performance.
During this transition, some packaging may show previous ratings. Performance fully aligns with our current published specifications. If you have any questions about authenticity or ratings, please contact us directly for confirmation.
KEY FEATURES
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800 Watts RMS / 1600 Watts Peak
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Available in dual 2-ohm and dual 4-ohm configurations
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19mm one-way linear Xmax
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Approximately 2.4" peak-to-peak excursion before the voice coil leaves the gap
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FEA-optimized spider and surround
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Custom-tooled 8" frame
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Aluminum magnet ID shorting ring for reduced inductive distortion
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Optimized for ported enclosures
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Advanced motor and suspension design
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The X-8 V.3 is pretty much THE KING of 8" subwoofers and, certainly, is one of the most popular 8s we've ever produced during its 4+ years in continuous production.
It builds on the legacy of the V1 and V2 models but definitively trounces both of them in every way. The secret sauce is largely in the painstakingly FEA-optimized spider and surround. It's hard to overstate the impact of proper suspension design on a subwoofer, but anyone who has used the X-8 V.3 can attest that we've nailed it here.
MOTOR DESIGN & PERFORMANCE
Beyond the suspension, the X-8 V.3 is built on our custom-tooled 8" frame. It represents the absolute maximum performance possible on this frame platform. Nearly 10 years after tooling the frame for the SA-8 V2, we have completely maxed it out!
The motor and coil are capable of approximately 20mm of linear Xmax one-way and around 2.4" peak-to-peak before the coil leaves the gap, with a little beyond that before any physical bottom is reached.
As with most of our subwoofers, it also features an aluminum magnet ID shorting ring for reduced inductive distortion, as well as a few other Sundown design features for distortion reduction.
It's safe to say that the 800-watt RMS rating is quite conservative.
THIELE/SMALL PARAMETERS
X-8 V.3 T/S Specifications
| Parameter | X V.3 8" D2 | X V.3 8" D4 |
|---|---|---|
| Re (Ohms) | 4.0 | 6.0 |
| Fs (Hz) | 47.4 | 49.6 |
| Vas (L) | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Qes | 0.36 | 0.40 |
| Qms | 2.58 | 3.32 |
| Qts | 0.31 | 0.36 |
| Le (mH) | 2.01 | 3.41 |
| BL (NA) | 26.0 | 30.7 |
| Mms (Grams) | 202.8 | 203.5 |
| Cms (µm/N) | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Sensitivity (1W/1m) | 82.1 dB | 81.8 dB |
| Xmax | 19mm | 19mm |
Additional Supplied T/S Parameters
| Parameter | D4 Model | D2 Model |
|---|---|---|
| Re | 4.00 Ω | 6.00 Ω |
| Fs | 46.8 Hz | 48.5 Hz |
| Qms | 4.4320 | 5.5420 |
| Qes | 0.5440 | 0.5330 |
| Qts | 0.4850 | 0.4860 |
| Vas | 4.190 L | 3.933 L |
| Mms | 158.64 g | 157.13 g |
| Cms | 0.07 mm/N | 0.07 mm/N |
| BL | 18.508 T·m | 23.218 T·m |
| Le | 2.01 mH | 3.41 mH |
| Sd | 344.8 cm² | 344.8 cm² |
| Xmax | 19mm | 19mm |
| SPL (1W/1m) | 80.8 dB | 81.1 dB |
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Power & Physical Specifications
| Specification | D4 Model | D2 Model |
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| RMS Power | 800 W | 800 W |
| Peak Power | 1600 W | 1600 W |
| Displacement | 0.13 cu ft | 0.13 cu ft |
| Mounting Depth | 7.0" | 7.0" |
| Outside Diameter | 8.70" | 8.70" |
| Cutout Diameter | 7.375" | 7.375" |
| Motor Diameter | 6.88 | 6.88 |
| Sealed Enclosure | Not Recommended | Not Recommended |
| Ported Enclosure | 0.75–1.0 cu ft | 0.75–1.0 cu ft |
| Recommended Port Tuning | 32 Hz | 32 Hz |
| Recommended Port Area | 12–16 sq in | 12–16 sq in |
| Xmax | 19mm | 19mm |
| 4th Order Sealed | 0.2 cu ft | 0.2 cu ft |
| 4th Order Ported | 0.8 cu ft | 0.8 cu ft |
| 4th Order Port Area | 16 sq in | 16 sq in |
| 4th Order Port Length | 8" | 8' |
Additional Supplied Enclosure Specifications
| Specification | X V.3 8" |
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| Sealed Enclosure | 0.3–0.4 cu ft |
| Ported Enclosure | 0.75–1.0 cu ft |
| Recommended Tuning | 32 Hz |
| Recommended Port Area | 12–16 sq in |
| Displacement | 0.13 cu ft |
| Depth | 6.8" |
| Outside Diameter | 8.70" |
| Cutout Diameter | 7.36" |