Turbosound TS-12W350/8W

A Speaker Designed for the PA World and Multi-Way Configurations

In a PA speaker, the woofer's role is not just to "produce bass": it must remain clean, fast, and intelligible while sustaining high levels over time. The Turbosound TS-12W350/8W fits this logic with a 12-inch format highly appreciated in PA for its balance between depth, punch, and ease of integration into compact enclosures. It is a relevant choice both for maintenance (replacing an original woofer) and for custom multi-way speaker design.

Who Is the Turbosound TS-12W350/8W For?

This woofer is aimed at users seeking a robust and consistent transducer for PA use: contractors, installers, schools, rehearsal rooms, places of worship, mobile DJs, and repair workshops. It will also suit DIY audio enthusiasts who want to build a 2-way or 3-way PA-oriented speaker by working on enclosure volume, bass-reflex tuning, and crossover design. With its 8 Ohm impedance, it easily integrates into standard configurations, including in parallel or series setups (depending on the speaker architecture and amplification).

Power, Efficiency, and Integration: Key Points in Real Use

Power Handling Suitable for Stage Conditions

The TS-12W350/8W is rated at 350 Watts RMS continuous power, with a maximum power of 1,400 Watts to absorb dynamic peaks. Practically, this helps maintain a safety margin when the music is rich in transients (kick, bass, impacts), while ensuring stable operation if the speaker is properly filtered and protected.

Useful Range Focused on Bass and Upper Bass

With a frequency range stated from 61 Hz to 3 kHz, this 12-inch driver can operate in the low/bass-mid range in a multi-way speaker. This allows building a system where the crossover to a compression driver or tweeter is smoother, provided the filtering and enclosure are adapted to the project. For clean PA sound, optimizing the cabinet (volume, port, damping) and the crossover remains crucial.

Die-Cast Aluminum Frame: Rigidity and Stability

The die-cast aluminum frame provides a rigid and lightweight structure, beneficial both to limit unwanted vibrations and to facilitate handling in portable speakers. In maintenance, it is also reassuring to have a reliable mechanical base with uniform mounting on the baffle.

Mounting and Compatibility: Dimensions to Check Before Installation

Before replacement, carefully verify the size and mechanical compatibility: the mounting hole diameter is specified at 299 mm, and the overall diameter at 316 mm. This information is essential to avoid stress on the basket or poor gasket seating, especially in enclosures where internal space is limited.

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