Detroit 820

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The Detroit 820 from ToneSpeak delivers an authentic, powerful tone designed specifically for guitarists looking to amplify their blues or rock sound. With its premium USA-made hemp composite cone, the Detroit 820 offers rich, full-bodied lows, punchy mids, and smooth, creamy highs that provide balanced clarity and character.

This 8” speaker is engineered with a robust 10 oz. ferrite magnet and a responsive 1” copper voice coil on a durable Kraft paper former, ensuring exceptional sensitivity and precise tonal control. Easy installation is assured through dual-lug terminals, simplifying connectivity for both stage and studio use.

Whether laying down dynamic rhythms or expressive solos, the Detroit 820 enhances your playing with unmistakable vintage warmth and clarity.

Key Features:

  • 8-inch (203 mm) guitar speaker
  • 20 watts, 4 Ohm impedance
  • 94 dB SPL sensitivity (@1W/1m)
  • Frequency range: 80 Hz - 5 kHz
  • Powerful 10 oz. ferrite magnet
  • USA-made hemp cone for warm, rich tone
  • 1” copper voice coil with durable Kraft paper former

Elevate your sound and speak your tone clearly with the Detroit 820 by ToneSpeak.

sensitivity & impedance curves

Input: 2.83 volts measured at 1 Meter

frequency and impedance response graph of the ToneSpeak Detroit 820
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general specifications

Nominal Diameter (in & mm)8" (203 mm)
Nominal Impedance (Z) (Ω)
Rated Power IEC268-5 (W)20
Program Power (W)40
Magnet Weight (g)284
Voice Coil Diameter (mm)
Sensitivity (dB SPL)94
Frequency Range (Hz)80 - 10000

small signal parameters

Resonant Frequency (Fs) (Hz) +/- 15%139
DC Resistance (Re) (Ω)3.4
Voice Coil Inductance (Le) (mH)0.12
Moving Mass (Mms) (gm)8.28
Suspension Compliance (Cms) (mm/N)0.16
Motor Force Factor (BL) (T•M)2.36
Mechanical Q Factor (Qms)16.36
Electrical Q Factor (Qes)4.45
Total Q Factor (Qts)3.45
Compliance Equivalent Volume (Vas) (L)10.92
Surface Area of Diaphragm (Sd) (cm²)221.67

material description

Basket TypeStamped steel with black powder coat
Magnet MaterialFerrite
Cone Body MaterialHemp
Cone Surround Material
Dust Cap MaterialFelt
Spider MaterialCotton
Voice Coil Wire MaterialCopper
Voice Coil Former MaterialNomex
Voice Coil Winding StyleSingle Layer

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