About: B2 Audio RAGE8P 8" Pro Audio Speakers - Pair

So what’s it all about? Most people would crossover their midrange at 4-5 KHz, right where their tweeters would be recommended as well. If that’s your settings, then the differences in the frequency range vs the other premium drivers won’t be as audible. Still if you prefer a large slope cutoff on your crossovers, meaning a wider overlap of tweeters & midranges, the Rage is superior.

The upper frequencies of  the RAGE6 / RAGE8 & RAGE10 are designed with a linear, but peaked response of up to 5 dB compared to frequencies below 3 KHz. The peak is best described as removing a slightly muffled sound compared to other speakers, the RAGE simply put, is more open and doesn’t sound as compressed as pro audio has unfairly gotten a reputation to be.

The INSIDE

We still use the U shaped surrounds offering a longer stroke known as excursion / xmax. The U shape offers a tighter kick and extends the sound reproduction in the low end = more bass. Differing from other series, the RAGE P / PWR have fully coated cones, making them better suited for harsh sunny conditions and outdoor use. The PWR being the Weather Resistant one, has a near idential sound signature of the P series, but instead of using a phase plug, the dustcap will prevent moisture & residue to enter inside the speaker.

It’s what’s inside that counts. More than you can see makes a differece, both the P & the PWR uses copper shorting rings to lower distortion, it’s an old trick not always necessary to apply, but on pro audio it makes sense. It features added costs and skills in manufacturing, but there are clear trade off’s. Since efficiency is the key to pro audio, these drivers can get really loud, so why not opt for some that don’t sound distorted? That is the exact fact why some dislike the sound of pro audio. Many are cheaply made, using inferior parts, but designed to look stunning and impressive. Sound performance on the other hand is most likely mediocre.

Doing something right takes skill, time and knowledge. Couple those factors with a decent amount of money and you have a good sounding product. Sugar coat it with our own custom designed voice coils (1.5″ on RAGE6P, 2″ on RAGE8 & 3″ on RAGE10), made to handle both power and maintain efficiency you will feel the RAGE.

Starting a RIOT

Once you have established dominance and superiority with the RAGE PRO, the emerging market for price conscious speakers were next. The RIOT8P was derived from the RAGE8P’s, sparing no cost in terms of audio reproduction. Using lightweight baskets along with smaller, but high efficiency voice coils, made the RIOT8P more cost-friendly. A side benefit was also less weight, a request we’ve gotten from the big installs, where multiple drivers per door really adds to the total weight.

Specifications:

• Nominal Diameter: 8”
• Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohm
• DC Resistance: 3.6 Ohm
• Sensitivity (db 1w/2.83v): 95.6 db
• Frequency Response: 70 Hz ~ 6 KHz
  
• Resonance Frequency (FS): 84 Hz
• Power Handling: 275 Watts
• QMS: 14.79
• QES: 0.467
• QTS: 0.452
• Vas: 14 L
• Voice Coil: 2.35”
• BL^2/RE: 17.8
• Depth: 4.1" (105 mm)
• Outer Dim (Crosssection): 8.39" (213 mm)
• Cutout: 7.08" (180 mm)