The B·H 8 from dBTechnologies is an incredibly efficient and versatile 2-way active speaker designed for those who demand professional sound in a compact and portable package. With its 120 dB SPL, this speaker delivers powerful sound with remarkable clarity, making it ideal for both live sound reinforcement and playback applications.
The B·H 8 is equipped with a 1″ compression driver and an 8″ woofer, providing a broad frequency range with precise high frequencies and deep lows. The system’s asymmetrical dispersion pattern offers optimized sound coverage, ensuring consistent sound even in reverberant environments. With 85° horizontal dispersion (top and bottom diversified) and vertical dispersion of 85° (+25°/-60°), it provides excellent sound coverage, making it perfect for a variety of setups, whether as a main speaker or a stage monitor.
Equipped with a custom Class D amplifier, the B·H 8 delivers peak power of 260 W while maintaining efficient passive cooling. The system’s DSP controller provides advanced sound shaping capabilities, allowing users to adjust settings to suit their environment, with preset EQ options for flat or boosted sound. The combo input accommodates both microphone and line-level signals, providing excellent versatility for different audio sources.
Weighing just 6.6 kg (14.55 lbs), the B·H 8 features a polypropylene housing with a contemporary full metal grille design, making it highly portable and durable. With three handles, a 36mm pole mount, and double wedge angles for stage monitoring, this speaker is incredibly adaptable for a variety of uses—whether as a stage monitor or mounted on a tripod or subwoofer.
Features:
Max SPL: 120 dB
1” Compression Driver & 8” Woofer
Asymmetrical Dispersion for Optimal Coverage
DSP with Preset EQ (Flat/Boost)
Custom Class D Amplifier
Peak Power: 260 W
Ultra-Lightweight Design (6.6 kg)
3 Handles for Easy Transport
Double Wedge Angle for Monitor Use
Versatile Input and Output Options
Specifications:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Speaker Type | 2-Way Active Speaker |
| Usable Bandwidth | 65 – 20,000 Hz (-10 dB) |
| Frequency Response | 70 – 19,600 Hz (-6 dB) |
| Max SPL | 120 dB |
| HF Driver | 1″ Compression Driver |
| LF Driver | 8″ Woofer |
| Horizontal Dispersion | Asymmetrical 85° up / 120° down |
| Vertical Dispersion | 85° (+25°/-60°) |
| Amplifier Type | Custom Class D, Passive Cooling (Convection) |
| Peak Power | 260 W |
| DSP Controller | 28/56-bit DSP, 48 kHz |
| Limiter | Peak, RMS, Thermal |
| Input | Balanced 1x Combo (MIC/LINE) |
| Output | Balanced 1x XLR OUT (Link) |
| Controls | Volume, Sensitivity, DSP Preset |
| Housing Material | Polypropylene |
| Grille | Full Metal Grille |
| Handles | 3 (2 on side, 1 on top) |
| Pole Mount | 36 mm |
| Monitor Angles | Double Wedge (45°) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 243 x 443 x 231 mm |
| Weight | 6.6 kg (14.55 lbs) |

















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