Description
LW8S4 — 8-Inch L-3 Subwoofer — Single 4Ω — 80W RMS
LW8S4 is the simple, low-power bass option when the enclosure and amplifier both need to stay small. With one 4-ohm voice coil and an 80W RMS rating, it is easy to match to a modest amplifier and does not require DVC wiring decisions.
SMS would use it for a basic daily bass upgrade, small sealed/ported enclosure or system where the available amplifier only makes roughly this power at 4 ohms. If the vehicle has more box room and the customer wants more output, moving to LW10 or LW12 makes more sense than overpowering the 8.
MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS
• 8-inch subwoofer
• Single 4Ω voice coil
• 80W RMS / 160W peak
• Frequency response: 45–800 Hz
• 1.5-inch / 38.5 mm voice coil
• Pressed-pulp cone with cotton fibers
• Rubber surround
• 28.8 oz ferrite motor
• Sensitivity: 85 dB
• Internal motor venting
• Sold individually
LW8S4 is the simple, low-power bass option when the enclosure and amplifier both need to stay small. With one 4-ohm voice coil and an 80W RMS rating, it is easy to match to a modest amplifier and does not require DVC wiring decisions.
SMS would use it for a basic daily bass upgrade, small sealed/ported enclosure or system where the available amplifier only makes roughly this power at 4 ohms. If the vehicle has more box room and the customer wants more output, moving to LW10 or LW12 makes more sense than overpowering the 8.
MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS
• 8-inch subwoofer
• Single 4Ω voice coil
• 80W RMS / 160W peak
• Frequency response: 45–800 Hz
• 1.5-inch / 38.5 mm voice coil
• Pressed-pulp cone with cotton fibers
• Rubber surround
• 28.8 oz ferrite motor
• Sensitivity: 85 dB
• Internal motor venting
• Sold individually
BASS SYSTEM FIT
Where this fits in the build
The subwoofer is only one part of the bass system. Enclosure volume and alignment, final impedance, amplifier power, vehicle space and electrical support all affect the result.
Plan aroundChoose the bass target and usable space first.
Match itMatch the enclosure to the driver instead of treating the box as an afterthought.
Finish itMatch final load, amplifier and electrical support to the complete bass plan.