Wharfedale Typhon AX8 720w with BT.

The Wharfedale Typhon AX8BT 8" Speaker with Bluetooth is one of the gruntiest 8"speakers we've seen in a long time, especially at this price point.  Combine the Wharfedale AX8 with an active sub and you've got yourself a serious full range PA system. Weighing in at only 10kg but pushing out 127dB peak means they really pack a punch!

Just like all other Wharfedale Pro plastic active loudspeakers, the two amplifiers inside a Typhon are extremely efficient. So efficient that they can use convection cooling. This means that there are no fans! (Fans inside loudspeakers can add to operational noise, weight, price and can lead to reliability issues.)

BLUETOOTH and TWS Linking
The Typhon "BT" models feature aptX Bluetooth input connectivity and TWS linking which makes setup with mobile devices simple and cable free.Simply pair your Bluetooth audio source (such as a smartphone or laptop) with a Typhon "BT" model and thats it! High quality aptX streaming makes connection easy.Typhon "BT" models however also features a TWS LINK mode. This allows two Typhon "BT's" to communicate with each other to create a wireless stereo pair.

Lets look inside
Just like all other Wharfedale Pro plastic active loudspeakers, Typhon uses the largest HF voice coils in their class. All models use a 1.75" coil HF compression driver.These custom made Wharfedale Pro compression driver delivers crisp and precise high frequencies, even at extreme volumes.The internal amplifiers of Typhon have been tuned specifically for the HF and LF drivers that we have chosen. This makes for perfect power and frequency transfer, resulting in the sonic experience that you'd expect from a Wharfedale Pro active loudspeaker.

HARDWARE
A completely new polypropylene cabinet design with a full frontal steel grille houses the most advanced active loudspeakers ever created by Wharfedale Pro.This injection moulded cabinet is carefully engineered to feature 5 carry handles making transportation easy and well balanced.For on stage or for fixed installation, the carefully designed hardware of Typhon makes setup and positioning easy and effective.

Specs:

• Model Name: Typhon-AX8-BT
• System Type: Active 8" 2-way
• Frequency Response (+/-3dB): 65Hz-20kHz
• Frequency Range (-10 dB): 60Hz-20kHz
• Maximum SPL (peak@1m): 127dB
• Sensitivity @ 1W / 1m): 96dB
• Size (mm / inches): 203.8mm / 8"
• Voice-Coil Size (mm / inches): 65mm / 2.5"
• Rated Impedance: 4O
• HF Driver Type: Compression Driver
• Coil Size (mm / inches): 44mm / 1.75"
• Exit Size (mm / inches): 25mm / 1"
• Diaphragm Material: Titanium
• Rated Impedance: 8O
• Nominal Coverage (H x V): "Hybrid Symmetry Horn 100°x80°"
• Amplifier Design: 2 x Class D
• Power rating: 1440w Peak (1200W LF+240W HF), 720W Continuous (600W LF + 120W HF)
• DSP Controls-D-EQ: FLAT/MONITOR/BASS/PUNCH
• Power On Protection: Yes
• Thermal Protection: Yes
• Low Line Voltage Shut Down: Yes
• Driver Protection: Yes
• DC Protection: Yes
• Short Protection: Yes
• Clip Limiter: Yes
• Limiter Indicator: Yes
• Power Indicator: Yes
• Input A - type: Balanced/RCA/Bluetooth(aptX,with link Stereo)
• Input Sensitivity: 775mV (0dBu)
• Maximum Input Level: 4V
• Input Connector: 2 x XLR/ 6.3mm combi jack, 2 x RCA (Line/MIC)
• Input Impedance: 20K ohms
• Line Output Connector: XLR
• Loop Gain: 0dB
• Power Supply: 220~240VAC/100~120VAC 50/60Hz
• Rigging / Bracket / Mounting Options: 8 x M6 (1 x M8 Back) threaded inserts, 35 mm pole socket with lock screw, Optional WPB-2 wall-mount bracket
• Handles: 4 carry handles (on top and bottom side)
• Enclosure Material and finish: Injection Moulded Polypropylene
• Colour Options: Black paint
• Grille Material & Finish: steel

Dimensions - Unpacked

• Height: 433.6mm / 17.1"
• Width Front: 256mm / 10.1"
• Width Rear: 100.1mm / 3.9"
• Depth: 240mm / 9.5"
• Net Weight (kg / lbs) 10.7kg / 23.5lbs