Name: Fluid Audio F8S
Brand: Fluid Audio
SKU: FA-F8S
Price: 329.00 USD
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Fluid Audio F8S

Active 8” Compact Subwoofer

Quantity: Single Powered Subwoofer
LF Driver: 8"
Wattage: 200 Watts

$329

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Compact Low End for Smaller Studios and Nearfield Systems

F8S is an active 8 inch studio subwoofer designed to extend monitoring down to 30 Hz without demanding the floor space of a larger sub. Its 200 watt Class D amplifier, flexible crossover and phase controls, two EQ modes and included bypass footswitch make it a practical low frequency extension for home studios, production rooms and desktop systems.

8" active subwoofer 200 watt Class D amplifier 30 Hz to 200 Hz response Included bypass footswitch

Fluid Audio F8S 8 inch active studio subwoofer front view

Low end you can check

Built for Bass Decisions, Not Just More Bass

A studio subwoofer is most useful when it reveals information your main monitors cannot reproduce and still lets you judge how the mix behaves without that extra extension. F8S is designed around that workflow.

Extend monitoring to 30 Hz

Hear more of the low frequency region when working on kick, bass, synths, effects and other material that reaches below compact nearfield monitors.

Check mixes with and without the sub

The included footswitch lets you bypass F8S from the listening position so low end extension can become part of your normal A/B checking workflow.

Fit more easily into compact rooms

The 340 × 254 × 270 mm cabinet makes F8S easier to place in home studios and desktop environments where a larger subwoofer may not be practical.

Mix check workflow

Turn the Sub On and Off Without Leaving the Listening Position

The included footswitch makes it easy to compare your monitoring system with bass extension and without it. That helps you judge deep low frequency information while still checking how important mix elements translate on systems with less extension.

Subwoofer engaged Hear the extended low frequency range and evaluate deep bass, sub content and the overall balance between low end elements.

Subwoofer bypassed Check how the mix behaves without extended bass reproduction and confirm that the low end still translates on smaller playback systems.

80 Hz satellite high pass F8S provides an 80 Hz high pass function for connected satellite monitors when used with the footswitch system.

System integration

Controls for Matching F8S to Your Monitors and Room

A subwoofer only works properly when crossover, level, phase and placement allow it to integrate with the main monitors. F8S provides the core rear panel controls needed to tune that relationship at the listening position.

Variable low pass filter 50 Hz to 200 Hz crossover adjustment.

Variable phase 0 to 180 degrees for alignment with the main monitors.

Input gain Match F8S output level to the rest of the monitoring system.

Flat / Punch setting Choose conventional flat response or a more mid bass forward Punch mode.

Balanced connections XLR and 1/4 inch balanced or unbalanced studio connectivity.

RCA inputs Easy integration with desktop, consumer and entertainment sources.

Fluid Audio F8S rear panel showing crossover phase EQ and audio connections

Two voicing options

Flat for Monitoring. Punch for More Mid Bass Impact.

F8S includes two built in EQ choices so you can use it as a conventional studio monitoring extension or select a more energetic presentation when that better suits the material and listening use.

Flat

Use Flat when the priority is balanced low frequency extension and consistent monitoring for production, mixing and critical listening.

Punch

Use Punch when you want more mid bass emphasis for dance music and other material where additional impact is part of the listening experience.

Choose by room and system

F8S or FC10S?

Start with the room, monitoring distance and the amount of low frequency extension you actually need. A larger subwoofer is not automatically the better choice in a compact space.

Compact rooms and nearfield systems

Choose F8S

F8S is the more compact option for home studios, desktop systems and smaller production rooms where 30 Hz extension, flexible integration and a small footprint are the priorities.

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Larger rooms and deeper extension

Compare FC10S

FC10S moves to a 10 inch driver and extends lower, making it the stronger choice when the room and monitoring system can make use of greater low frequency reach.

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Connection workflow

Integrate F8S Between Your Source and Main Monitors

F8S provides balanced and unbalanced connection options for common studio and desktop systems, along with outputs for feeding the left and right monitors.

Audio source Interface, monitor controller or other line level source

F8S inputs XLR, 1/4 inch or RCA

F8S processing Gain, low pass, phase and EQ mode

Main monitors Balanced XLR or 1/4 inch outputs

Technical specifications

Fluid Audio F8S Specifications

Driver, amplifier, frequency range, connectivity, controls and physical specifications for the F8S active studio subwoofer.

Product type

Active 8 inch compact studio subwoofer

Quantity

Single powered subwoofer

Woofer

8 inch composite paper cone with high temperature voice coil and damped rubber surround

Amplifier type

Class D

Continuous power output

200 watts

Frequency response

30 Hz to 200 Hz

Inputs

Balanced XLR, balanced/unbalanced 1/4 inch and RCA

Outputs

Balanced XLR and balanced/unbalanced 1/4 inch

Low pass filter

Variable 50 Hz to 200 Hz

Phase control

Variable 0 to 180 degrees

Satellite high pass filter

80 Hz when used with the footswitch

EQ modes

Flat and Punch

Other rear panel controls

Input gain

Bypass

Subwoofer bypass pedal input; footswitch included

Power saving

Amplifier standby function

Protection

RF interference, output current limiting, over temperature, turn on/off transient, subsonic filter and external main fuse

Mains voltage input

Factory programmed for 100 to 120 V / 60 Hz or 220 to 240 V / 50 Hz

Cabinet

Vinyl laminated MDF

Dimensions

13.4 × 10 × 10.5 in / 340 × 254 × 270 mm

Weight

17.4 lb / 7.9 kg

F8S FAQ

Common F8S Questions

Quick answers about frequency extension, crossover settings, bypass workflow, room integration and connectivity.

How low does the Fluid Audio F8S play?

The specified frequency response is 30 Hz to 200 Hz.

What does the included F8S footswitch do?

The included footswitch lets you bypass the subwoofer from the listening position so you can audition the system with extended bass and without it.

Can I adjust the crossover frequency?

Yes. F8S provides a variable low pass filter from 50 Hz to 200 Hz so you can match the subwoofer to the useful low frequency range of your main monitors.

Does F8S have phase adjustment?

Yes. Variable phase control from 0 to 180 degrees is provided for matching the subwoofer to your main monitors and placement.

Can I use F8S with studio monitors from another brand?

Yes. F8S provides balanced XLR and 1/4 inch connections, RCA inputs, variable crossover and variable phase controls for integration with a wide range of powered monitor systems.

What is the difference between Flat and Punch mode?

Flat provides the more conventional monitoring response, while Punch adds more mid bass emphasis for music and playback where extra impact is desirable.

Add Low Frequency Extension Without Giving Up Your Studio Space

Extend your monitoring down to 30 Hz, match the crossover and phase to your main monitors, and check mixes with or without the sub using the included footswitch.

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SKU: FA-F8S Category: Subwoofers (F8S, FC10S) Tag: Fluid Audio F8S