L-Acoustics X8 Short Throw Passive Loudspeaker

The X8 is a coaxial system designed for live monitoring and short throw sound reinforcement applications with minimum visual impact. The X8 features a 1.5" diaphragm compression driver coaxially loaded by an 8" low frequency transducer in a bass-reflex cabinet. The L-Vents laminar vented ports reduce turbulence and port noise at high levels to increase LF efficiency.

The X8 operates from 60 Hz to 20 kHz. The coaxial transducer arrangement and its partial horn produce a 100° axisymmetric directivity output with a smooth tonal response free of secondary lobes over the entire frequency range.

The internal passive crossover network uses custom filters. The L-Acoustics amplified controllers L-Drive parameters ensurethe linearization and protection of the transducers.

Coaxial Design: Uses a single point source for consistent sound and 100° coverage, no matter how it's oriented.

• Studio Quality: Delivers clear, high-fidelity audio suitable for both live monitoring and high-end events.
• High Power, Small Size: Produces up to 129 dB of volume from a compact, 26-pound cabinet.
• Dual Purpose: Features a 35° built-in angle, making it perfect for use as either a stage monitor or a front-fill speaker.
• Laminar Vents: Includes specially shaped ports that reduce air turbulence, resulting in cleaner, more powerful bass.

Usable bandwidth (-10 dB)

• 60 Hz – 20 kHz (X8)

Maximum SPL

• 129 dB (X8, peak @ 1 m, free field, CF4 pink noise)

Nominal directivity (-6 dB)

• 100° axisymmetric coverage

Monitor angle

• 35°

Transducers

• LF: 1 × 8" cone driver
• HF: 1 × 1.5" neodymium compression driver

Acoustical load

• LF: bass-reflex design with L-Vents
• HF: conical waveguide

Nominal impedance

• 8 Ω

Physical & Electrical Connectors

• IN: 1 × 4-point speakON
• LINK: 1 × 4-point speakON

Rigging & handling

• Integrated handle
• DIN580-compatible M8 threaded insert
• 4 × M10 threaded inserts
• 1 × 35 mm pole socket

Dimensions (H × W × D)

• 250 × 424 × 164 mm (9.8 × 16.7 × 10.4 in)

Weight (net)

• 12 kg (26.5 lb)

Cabinet construction

• Premium-grade Baltic beech and birch plywood

Front grille

• Coated steel grille with acoustically neutral 3D fabric

Finish

• Dark grey-brown (Pantone 426 C)
• Pure white (RAL 9010)
• Custom RAL on special order

Ingress protection

• IP43 rated