Wharfedale Pro has introduced two new 8” models to the new Tourus series of plastic powered loudspeakers. Tourus-AX8 and the USB/Bluetooth enabled Tourus-AX8-MBT. These new 8” models join the Tourus 12” and Tourus 15” models which were announced earlier in 2020.
Using the same design philosophy as the larger models in the series they have durable ABS plastic cabinets with handles, rigging points and full-face steel grilles.
Headline specifications include 250 watts of continuous amplifier power and the use of a 1.75” HF compression driver. As with other models of Tourus, the system is Class D bi-amplified and uses convection cooling.
The Tourus-AX8-MBT model also brings Bluetooth connectivity, USB thumbdrive input and TWS modes, allowing to wire-free stereo pairing. Connectivity also includes RCA, XLR, 6.3mm jack, and USB connections.