Alpha Blu 408
08" Blu-Series Performance Installation Speaker
Product at a Glance
The Alpha Blu 408 from British Acoustics' 4 Series is an 8" Blu-Series performance installation speaker designed for premium audio quality and enhanced aesthetics. With a frequency response of 60 Hz to 20 kHz (-3 dB) and a frequency range of 52 Hz to 20 kHz (-10 dB), it ensures accurate and comprehensive sound reproduction. Rated for 400W AES (1600W peak) at 8 ohms impedance, it achieves a maximum SPL of 122 dB with a sensitivity of 93 dB. The speaker features an 8" ADR Alpha Range LF driver with a 3" voice coil and a 1.34" high-frequency compression HF driver with a 2.5" voice coil, crossed over at 1.8 kHz or bi-amplified for versatility. Its coverage pattern is 90° x 50°, suitable for a variety of installation applications. Housed in a premium marine birchwood cabinet with a perforated stainless steel grill backed by acoustically transparent foam over a stainless steel mesh, it features British Acoustics' signature brown finish for added elegance. The Alpha Blu 408 includes integrated handles and M-10 insertion points for easy installation and handling. It measures 18.5" in height, 9" in width, 11.0" in depth, and weighs 10.6 kg.
CRAFTSMANSHIP
Painstakingly Perfect Production
Over the years, craftsmanship has been closely linked with small scale individualistic production. Back in 1972, we started the same way. As we grew in scale & size, it was difficult to build each speaker individually, but quality control was of utmost importance as so switching to a general assembly line was simply not an option. So we wrote up a code, one quite like enigma, to ensure quality control. We selected the right partners, got the right tools, and in cases where those weren't available, we invented them. We grew slower than most as our aim was to last longer than most.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ACOUSTIC
Frequency Response (-3 dB)
60 Hz - 20 kHz
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
Nominal Impedance
8 Ohms
Coverage Pattern
52 Hz - 20 kHz
Rated Power
90° x 50°
LF Driver
400W AES, 1600W Peak
Maximum SPL
122 dB
8" ADR Alpha Range Drivers, 3" VC - Ferrite
HF Driver
1 x 1.34" high-frequency compression driver, 2.5" VC
Sensitivity
93 dB
Crossover Frequency
1.8 kHz or Bi-amplified
AESTHETIC
Enclosure
Marine Birchwood Cabinet, Premium Grade
Grill
Perforated Stainless Steel Grill backed by acoustically transparent foam over a stainless steel mesh
Finish
British Acoustics' Signature Brown Finish
Mounting System
Integrated Handles - M-10 insertion points
DIMENSIONS
18.5"
Weight
10.6 Kgs
Depth
11.0"
Width
9"