Description
Ciare SPL NDI8.50W 8″ Neodymium Low-Frequency Driver
Sale unit: Sold individually — one driver.
The NDI8.50W is a lightweight, high-efficiency 8-inch neodymium driver aimed at midbass and lower-midrange duty. Its 96 dB sensitivity and broad published bandwidth make it a strong choice when output and articulation matter more than deep-subwoofer extension.
Verified Specifications
- Rated impedance: 8Ω
- Nominal power handling: 220 W
- Program power handling: 450 W
- Voice coil: 2 in / 50 mm
- Sensitivity: 96 dB
- Published frequency range: 70–5,500 Hz
- Xmax: 4.5 mm
- Magnet: neodymium
Fitment
- Overall diameter: 208 mm / 8.19 in
- Baffle cutout: 185 mm / 7.28 in
- Total depth: 121 mm / 4.76 in
- Bolt circle: 194 mm / 7.64 in
Application Note
This is a low-frequency/midbass driver, not a subwoofer. Use an appropriate high-pass filter for the enclosure, output target and system design rather than asking it to reproduce deep bass below its intended operating range.
Included: one Ciare NDI8.50W driver.
SPEAKER SYSTEM FIT
Where this fits in the build
Speaker choice should follow the listening goal and the location it has to work in. Factory replacement, sound quality, loud daily and high-output builds have different priorities.
Plan aroundConfirm mounting location, depth, cutout and usable bandwidth.
Match itMatch efficiency and power needs to the output target.
Finish itPlacement, sealing, crossover and tuning determine how the driver performs in the vehicle.