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Eight-inch subwoofer in wooden cabinet with cloth-edge cone

5 Core Inc.

5 Core Inc. Ventilo 890 8" subwoofer car speaker

SKU CH-V0X5-XB5RH

An 8-inch subwoofer with a low-carbon forged iron T-yoke and Y-30 ferrite magnet, delivering 75 W RMS power for car or wall-mounted audio systems

  • Speaker unit size8 in (20.3 cm)
  • Product typeSubwoofer
  • Low distortion Hi-Fi sound via fine cloth edge cone
  • 75 W RMS power handling with 1000 PMPO peak capacity
  • 8-ohm impedance matched to Y-30 ferrite magnet system
  • Flush-mount design enables clean in-wall installation
  • Weather-resistant build suits indoor and outdoor placement

8" subwoofer for car and installed audio

The 5 Core Inc. Ventilo 890 is an 8-inch subwoofer built for car audio and fixed installations. It uses a low-distortion full-range cone with a cloth-edge surround and an 8-ohm impedance. A forged-iron T-yoke and Y-30 ferrite magnet drive the 1-inch voice coil. The flush-mount design suits in-wall or panel mounting.

Suits buyers who want deep bass in a single driver

This unit fits users adding a dedicated low-frequency driver to a car system or a wall-mounted PA setup. The 75 W RMS power handling and 8-ohm load match typical stereo or PA amplifiers. Buyers who need a complete component set with tweeters and crossovers, or who require a sealed enclosure included, should look at a different product.

75 W RMS power handling decides the amplifier match

The subwoofer is rated at 75 W RMS with a 1000 PMPO peak figure. An amplifier delivering clean power around this RMS value will drive the driver to its rated output without thermal risk. A significantly lower-powered amp will limit output, while a much higher-powered amp risks damage if driven hard.

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Price $46.99
Cheaper than about 74% of the 379 comparable items (median $104.99).

Specifications

Product
Product typeSubwoofer
Audio & video
Speaker unit size8 in (20.3 cm)

Questions about this item

How do I install the Ventilo 890 in a wall and what step is often missed?

Cut the opening for flush mounting, secure the MDF cabinet to studs, then wire the 8-ohm terminals; the step often missed is sealing the cut edge so moisture cannot reach the cone.

What part of the Ventilo 890 will need replacement first with regular use?

The fine cloth-edge foam surround on the 10-inch cone dries out and cracks before the Y-30 ferrite magnet or the 1-inch voice coil.

At what power level does the Ventilo 890 hit its thermal limit during long sessions?

Continuous RMS power above 75 watts causes the 1-inch voice coil on the dual 90-by-36-by-17 mm magnet assembly to overheat first.

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