Quick start guide
Thomann GmbH • Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 • 96138 Burgebrach • www.thomann.de • info@thomann.de DocID: 193263_01.07.2021
Speaker 12-280/8-A
EN
Quick start guide
This quick start guide contains important information on the safe operation of the
product. Read and follow the safety advice and instructions given. Retain the quick
start guide for future reference. If you pass the product on to others please include
this quick start guide.
For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials
have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic
bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these ma-
terials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected
for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equip-
ment Directive (WEEE) in its currently valid version. Do not dispose of your old
device with your normal household waste. Dispose of this product through an
approved waste disposal rm or through your local waste facility. Comply with
the rules and regulations that apply in your country. If in doubt, consult your lo-
cal waste disposal facility.
Safety instructions
Intended use
When installed in a suitable housing, this device is used to convert electrical signals
into acoustic signals. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is consid-
ered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability
will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Danger for children
Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly and are
not within reach of babies and young children. Choking hazard! Ensure
that children do not detach any small parts from the product. They could
swallow the pieces and choke!
Danger of property damage by polarity reversal
Make absolutely sure that the polarity is observed when connecting the
loudspeaker to an ampli er output. If you connect the loudspeaker with
reverse polarity, it can be damaged.
Where to use the product
Never use the product
• in conditions of extreme temperature or humidity
• in extremely dusty or dirty areas
• at locations where the unit can become wet
General handling
• To prevent damage, never use force when handling the product.
• Never immerse the product in water. Just wipe it with a clean dry cloth. Do not use
liquid cleaners such as benzene, thinners or ammable cleaning agents.
Possible hearing damage
When headphones are connected, the unit can produce volume that may
cause temporary or permanent hearing impairment. Do not operate the
device continuously at high volume. Turn down the volume immediately if
background noise or hearing failure should occur.
Dimensions
Technical Speci cations
Diameter 300 mm
Impedance 8 Ω
Power handling 280 W RMS
1120 W Peak
Sensitivity (1W/1m) 95 dB ± 2 dB
Min. resonance frequency 50 Hz ± 5 Hz
Frequency response 50 Hz - 4.0 kHz
Voice coil diameter 75.5 mm
Voice coil material round copper wire
Voice coil formers material TIL
Voice coil height 19 mm
Magnet depth 8 mm
Flux density 0.95T
Frequency response
Impedance vs. frequency (Thiele-Small parameter)