{"product_id":"cicada-audio-cmw8-s2-8-inch-mid-woofer-2-ohm","title":"Cicada Audio CMW8.S2 – 8\" Mid-Bass Woofer (2Ω, 250W RMS, Carbon Matrix Composite)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn 8\" 2Ω mid-bass woofer for saddlebag lids, lower fairings and custom Harley-Davidson® builds – 250W RMS, CMC™ cone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cicada Audio CMW8.S2 is an 8-inch 2Ω mid-bass woofer rated at 250W RMS (500W peak), with 89dB sensitivity and response from 50Hz to 7kHz. It uses a Carbon Matrix Composite™ cone, a 51mm (2.0\") edge-wound aluminium coil on a TIL former sealed in Black Coat™ resin, a Y35 ferrite motor and an NBR half-roll surround. The powder-coated stamped steel basket has Vortex Flow Venting™. Sold individually.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn 8\" woofer fits where a 10\" won't: an 8\" saddlebag lid, an aftermarket lower fairing, or a compact custom enclosure. Its response runs up to 7kHz, the widest in the CMW range, so it can reach well into the midrange before handing over. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-cmw8-s4-8-inch-mid-woofer-4-ohm\"\u003eCMW8.S4\u003c\/a\u003e is the 4Ω version. Cicada's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-cmb8-s4-midbass-8-inch\"\u003eCMB8.S4\u003c\/a\u003e is the high-power 8\" at 500W RMS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRiders fitting 8\" positions, such as Cicada's \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-14chdlid8-8-inch-saddlebag-lid-speaker-kit-2014-2023-vivid-black\"\u003e14CHDLID8\u003c\/a\u003e lid kit on a 2014–2023 Touring bike, an 8\" lower fairing or a custom box. They want solid mid-bass from a four-channel amp running at 2Ω. It suits systems where the woofer supports the fairing and lid speakers rather than trying to be a subwoofer. For bridged channels, choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-cmw8-s4-8-inch-mid-woofer-4-ohm\"\u003eCMW8.S4\u003c\/a\u003e. With space for a 10\" and a wish for more depth, look at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-cmw10-s2-10-inch-mid-woofer-2-ohm\"\u003eCMW10.S2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Is Best For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA matched pair on a 2Ω four-channel amp\u003c\/strong\u003e – the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-wx900-4-waterproof-4-channel-amplifier\"\u003eWX900.4\u003c\/a\u003e gives 225W per channel at 2Ω, just under this driver's 250W rating. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-flx700-4-4-channel-motorcycle-amplifier\"\u003eFLX700.4\u003c\/a\u003e (175W at 2Ω) runs it comfortably within its limits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTight spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e – at 82mm (3.22\") mounting depth, it is noticeably shallower than the 10\" CMW, which opens up lids and lowers where depth is the constraint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReaching into the midrange\u003c\/strong\u003e – response to 7kHz lets it cover vocals' lower range and hand off smoothly. That's useful in lower-fairing installs, where it fills the gap between the fairing speakers and the bags.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposed positions\u003c\/strong\u003e – the Rain or Shine™ build, NBR surround and powder-coated basket are chosen for lids and lowers, which take spray, sun and road grime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"maa-alert\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003e2Ω CMW8: How to Wire It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eRun one CMW8.S2 per channel in stereo on a 2Ω-stable amp. On a single mono channel, wire two in series for 4Ω, never in parallel (1Ω). A 2Ω driver should never be bridged, because each channel of a bridged pair sees half the speaker's impedance. If you're bridging, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-audio-cmw8-s4-8-inch-mid-woofer-4-ohm\"\u003eCMW8.S4\u003c\/a\u003e is the right driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Bottom Line\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe CMW8.S2 adds 8\" mid-bass where space is tight, and its wide response blends with the rest of the system. It is sized for a 2Ω four-channel amp. For a full system around 8\" positions, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/custom-audio-builds\"\u003etalk to us about a custom build\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStreet Glide®, Road Glide®, Electra Glide® and Ultra Limited (with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cicada-14chdlid8-8-inch-saddlebag-lid-speaker-kit-2014-2023-vivid-black\"\u003e14CHDLID8\u003c\/a\u003e lid kit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaddlebag lid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2014–2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad Glide® with an aftermarket 8\" lower fairing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower fairing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVaries by lower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom saddlebag, Tour-Pak® or bespoke enclosures built for an 8\" driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr class=\"maa-tab-split\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Inside the CMW8.S2\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCarbon Matrix Composite™ cone\u003c\/strong\u003e is light and stiff, suspended on an \u003cstrong\u003eNBR half-roll surround\u003c\/strong\u003e that controls excursion and stands up to heat and moisture. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: controlled, punchy mid-bass from a compact driver.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e51mm (2.0\") voice coil\u003c\/strong\u003e uses \u003cstrong\u003eedge-wound aluminium\u003c\/strong\u003e on a \u003cstrong\u003eTIL composite former\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Coat™ high-temperature resin\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is light for fast response and sealed against heat. A \u003cstrong\u003eY35 ferrite motor\u003c\/strong\u003e drives it. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: stable output as the lid or lower heats up.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003epowder-coated stamped steel basket\u003c\/strong\u003e carries \u003cstrong\u003eVortex Flow Venting™\u003c\/strong\u003e to cool the coil. The \u003cstrong\u003eRain or Shine™\u003c\/strong\u003e build resists humidity, rain and UV. \u003cem\u003eOn the road: a driver made for the position, not adapted to it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 2Ω\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost four-channel motorcycle amps make their best stereo power at 2Ω, and a 2Ω woofer lets them deliver it. Two in series make a clean 4Ω load for a mono amp. Bridging or paralleling below the amp's minimum load is the one thing to avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequency Coverage and Tuning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eResponse runs 50Hz to 7kHz (±3dB). Use a low-pass to set where the woofer hands over to the speakers above, and a high-pass (subsonic) just below your enclosure's useful range to protect the cone. No crossover is included; set it at the amp or DSP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMounting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMounting depth is 82mm (3.22\") and mounting diameter is 182mm (7.16\"). The CMW8 suits the 14CHDLID8 lid kit and aftermarket 8\" lower fairings. For a custom enclosure, build around these figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriver Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e203mm (8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriver Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid-bass woofer (no tweeter)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2Ω nominal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Handling – RMS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Handling – Peak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50Hz – 7kHz (±3dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89dB (1W\/1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon Matrix Composite™ (CMC™)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurround\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNBR half-roll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoice Coil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51mm (2.0\") edge-wound aluminium, TIL composite former, Black Coat™ resin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eY35 ferrite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowder-coated stamped steel with Vortex Flow Venting™\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e82mm (3.22\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e182mm (7.16\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeather Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRain or Shine™ – moisture and UV resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone – set by amplifier or DSP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold As\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividually (one driver)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × Cicada Audio CMW8.S2 mid-bass woofer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicada Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51131700379895,"sku":"CMW8.S2","price":425.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/6505\/1639\/files\/coming_soon_placeholder_1130a713-d6e9-4b3d-afd1-8a646a459e79.png?v=1790807727","url":"https:\/\/www.motorcycleaudio.com.au\/products\/cicada-audio-cmw8-s2-8-inch-mid-woofer-2-ohm","provider":"Motorcycle Audio Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}