- What size enclosure does the W200-8 need?
- Its Qts of 0.63 and 46 Hz resonance favor a sealed box, typically in the 1 to 2 cubic foot range. Open-baffle mounting also works. Small vented boxes are a poor match.
- Can I use it as a car or boat speaker?
- It is a raw 8-ohm driver with no weather sealing, so it is not suited to boat use. In a car it would need a sealed enclosure and a crossover, and its power rating is low for that role.
- Does it come with a box or amplifier?
- No. It is a bare driver only: no enclosure, no amplifier and no crossover. You supply the cabinet and the rest of the system.
- How much power can it take?
- Visaton rates it at 50 W RMS and 80 W max. Pair it with an amplifier in that range and use a crossover to keep low frequencies out of it if it is used as a mid-bass.
- Is it a full-range speaker?
- No. It is a single woofer, so it covers bass and mid-bass only. A two-way build needs a tweeter and crossover to cover the highs.
- How does it compare with other 8-inch woofers?
- It trades deep bass and high power for predictable parameters and easy sealed-box tuning. It suits modest-volume DIY builds rather than loud subwoofer duty.
- Where is the Visaton W200-8 8 Inch Woofer cheapest?
- At PARTS EXPRESS, for $40.23, as of our latest check.