Description
Product Overview
The flagship driver of the GaleForce lineup, the GaleForce Audio F-3 8″ is a heavy-hitting 2-way marine-grade pro-audio co-horn speaker engineered for extreme output, massive vocal projection, and rugged outdoor reliability.
Combining a high-output 8-inch midbass driver with a high-efficiency aluminum compression horn tweeter, the F-3 8″ is built to overcome severe open-air noise, highway wind, and high-SPL sub-bass systems. Constructed with a stitched glass fiber cone, durable rubber surround, high-grade N38H neodymium motor, and protective rear covers, this bi-ampable monster gives you absolute control over tone, power, and clarity.
Key Features
- Flagship Pro-Audio OutputHigh-efficiency 2-way co-horn design handles up to 450 Watts RMS on the woofer and 125 Watts RMS on the compression horn driver.
- Weatherproof ConstructionBuilt for extreme outdoor exposure with a stitched glass fiber cone, long-throw rubber surround, aluminum-coated horn throat, and sealed rear assembly protection.
- High-Flux Neodymium Motor (N38H)Delivers maximum magnetic efficiency and motor force while keeping physical motor weight low for multi-driver setups.
- Integrated Compression HornFeatures a dedicated aluminum horn driver with a 1.5″ voice coil yielding an impressive 106 dB SPL rating for high-frequency projection.
- Bi-Ampable TerminalsSeparate input terminals for the woofer and horn driver allow for independent active crossovers, gain matching, and DSP tuning.
Technical Data
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Size | 8 inch |
| RMS Power | 450 Watts RMS |
| Voice Coil | 1.5 inch |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB |
| Mounting Depth | 4.5 Inches (114.3 mm) |
| Speaker Size | 8 Inches (200 mm) |
| Speaker Type | 2-Way Pro Audio Co-Horn (Marine Grade) |
| Woofer Power Handling | 250 – 450 Watts RMS |
| Woofer Frequency Response | 65 Hz – 6,000 Hz |
| Woofer Voice Coil & Impedance | 2.0 Inch |
| Woofer Sensitivity (SPL) | 92 dB |
| Horn Power Handling | 100 – 125 Watts RMS |
| Horn Frequency Response | 3,000 Hz – 20,000 Hz |
| Horn Voice Coil & Impedance | 1.5 Inch |
| Horn Sensitivity (SPL) | 106 dB |
| Cone Material | Stitched Glass Fiber Cone with Rubber Surround |
| Magnet Type | High-Grade Neodymium (N38H) |
| Sold As | Individually (Includes High-Pass Horn Capacitor) |
Fitment & Applications
- Marine & Boat AudioTower pods, gunwales, and open cockpits requiring extreme volume across open water.
- Motorcycle AudioCustom 8″ saddlebag lids, tour-pak pods, and fairings built to slice through open highway noise.
- Powersports & UTVsSide-by-sides, SxSs, and golf carts needing heavy midbass punch and weather resistance.
- Extreme SPL & Demo BuildsHigh-density multi-speaker door panels and chuchero arrays where bi-amped horn control is required.
Tuning TipInstallation Tip: The F-3 8″ includes an inline capacitor for simple single-channel wiring. However, to maximize its output, bi-amp the speaker on separate amplifier channels. Set your woofer high-pass filter (HPF) around 70 Hz – 90 Hz and your horn HPF around 3,500 Hz for peak performance.
