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

Input: 2.83 volts measured at 1 Meter

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  • General Specifications
    General Specifications for the Detroit 820 speaker
    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
    Small Signal Parameters for the Detroit 820 speaker
    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
    The Material Description for the Detroit 820 speaker
    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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