Description
Description
The American Bass Godfather 8" Midrange Speaker is a high‑output 4Ω midrange driver built for serious car audio builds, delivering clear midband performance from 110 Hz up to 6 kHz.
- Speaker Series: GODFATHER SERIES — Indicates the premium line this driver belongs to within American Bass.
- RMS Power: 400W — This is the continuous power the speaker can handle; pairing with an amplifier capable of delivering up to this level helps maintain midrange clarity during sustained playback.
- Max Power: 800W — The peak power handling capacity; it supports brief transient peaks without exceeding the driver's limits.
- Impedance (Ohms): 4 — A 4Ω load that works with a wide range of car audio amplifiers and crossovers for balanced efficiency and headroom.
- Sensitivity: 97 dB — A higher sensitivity rating means more output from each watt, aiding perceived loudness in typical installations.
- Mounting Depth (in): 3 — Indicates the physical depth required behind the mounting surface, relevant for enclosure and door panel fitment planning.
- Cutout Size (in): 7.75 — The diameter of the round hole needed to install the speaker; ensures proper enclosure fit in standard openings.
- Frequency Response: 110–6000 Hz — Defines the midrange band this driver is optimized to reproduce, targeting vocal and instrument clarity.
- Magnet Size (oz): 35 — A larger magnet supports dynamic performance and power handling within the midrange range.
- Voice Coil Size: 2 — The size of the voice coil, contributing to power handling and excursion capabilities.
- Basket Type: STAMPED STEEL — A rigid frame construction that helps maintain alignment under load and reduces distortion during high excursion.
In a real car audio build, this midrange serves as the dedicated vocal/instrumental range in a two‑ or three‑way system, delivering midrange detail across 110 Hz to 6 kHz with a 4 Ω load that pairs well with a broad spectrum of amps. The 97 dB sensitivity helps achieve higher audible output without excessive power, while the 7.75" cutout and 3" mounting depth simplify fitment in common 8" openings. The 35 oz magnet and 2" voice coil provide robust dynamics under demanding playback, and the stamped steel basket helps maintain structural integrity under heavy use.
| Speakers | GODFATHER SERIES |
| RMS POWER | 400W |
| MAX POWER | 800W |
| IMPEDANCE (OHMS) | 4 |
| SENSITIVITY DB | 97 |
| MOUNTING DEPTH (IN) | 3 |
| CUTOUT SIZE (IN) | 7.75 |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 110-6000 Hz |
| MAGNET SIZE (OZ) | 35 |
| VOICE COIL SIZE | 2 |
| BASKET TYPE | STAMPED STEEL |


