Audio Development - Travelling With Audio
Laboratorio Audio is an Italian company which designs, develops and manufactures loudspeakers under the brand name Audio Development; a proud company committed to devising the perfect combination between tradition and innovation. Directly involved with every phase of production to ensure the highest standards of quality and design, Audio Development's core mission is to replicate music in its purest form as intended by the original artist; without adding nor hiding anything. It approaches different challenges with different solutions and designs, nonetheless the target always remains the same; the ultimate satisfaction of the listener. Satisfaction that is fueled by raw emotion.

Any product bearing the Audio Development name is considered a special design. A company that prefers to considered as an artisan rather than a manufacturer; Audio Development continues to strive towards that goal, remaining dissatisfied even as it's devoted customers are not. It's a company rooted in core values, completely addicted to producing sweet music for the people.

AD Series - Succinct Aural Excellence
Not every audiophile is driven by sheer output or overwhelming bass. For a more discerning echelon of listeners, supreme sound quality takes precedence above all else. Articulated subterranean bass, delectably controlled midrange and highs rendered with breathtaking precision. These are listeners who appreciate the finer nuances of musical reproduction, where every detail matters. Welcome to the domain of the AD range. Developed with every conceivable detail subjected to exhaustive scrutiny, these exceptional loudspeakers represent an uncompromising pursuit of acoustic excellence. When the objective is to approach the very pinnacle of in-car musical reproduction, this is where the conversation begins.

Design Ideologies
Building upon the legacy of the illustrious bumblebee MM6, the Audio Development MM8 represents a further expression of the Italian manufacturer’s pursuit of absolute acoustic quality. Engineered for discerning audiophiles unwilling to compromise musical finesse for outright authority; this high-end woofer combines precision engineering, premium materials and meticulous Italian craftsmanship in a transducer designed to deliver both substance and sophistication.

Kinetic Punch
With an effective piston area of 227cm² and an impressive 20 mm peak-to-peak excursion, the MM8 is engineered to displace considerable volumes of air whilst maintaining composure and control. The result is a low-frequency presentation intended to deliver physical impact without sacrificing the subtleties, textural detail and dynamic contrasts that underpin convincing musical reproduction.

Power And Performance
Rated for a maximum power handling of 200 Watts, the MM8 employs a nominal three Ohm voice coil to extract substantial output from suitably specified amplification. This low nominal impedance allows compatible amplifiers to deliver increased power, whilst the driver’s substantial excursion capability provides the displacement necessary to reproduce demanding bass passages with authority.

Superior Acoustic Parameters
With a free-air resonance frequency of 54.3 Hz and a total Q factor of 0.58, the MM8 presents a combination of electrical and mechanical characteristics suited to carefully engineered automotive audio systems. Its parameters provide a useful foundation for enclosure design and system integration, with the ultimate low-frequency extension and response dependent upon the installation and acoustic environment. Properly implemented, the MM8 is designed to reproduce the impact of percussion and the fundamental weight of bass instruments with convincing articulation.

Moving Mass And Motor Control
A moving mass of 43 grams is paired with a substantial motor assembly, balancing the displacement required for meaningful low-frequency output against the need for controlled diaphragm behaviour. This relationship is fundamental to achieving bass reproduction that remains authoritative without becoming ponderous, preserving the rhythmic definition and transient accuracy essential to high-fidelity listening.

Delectable Acoustic Character
Consistent with the broader MM series philosophy, the MM8 is about considerably more than generating prodigious quantities of bass. Tonal accuracy, textural resolution and seamless integration remain central to its design brief. With the objective being to reproduce low-frequency information as an integral part of the musical presentation rather than as a disconnected layer of sound.

Flexibility Aplenty
When incorporated into a thoughtfully engineered enclosure or a suitably prepared automotive installation, the MM8 can provide the low-frequency foundation for an uncompromising three-way system. Its intended role is to establish a convincing sense of scale and physical presence whilst integrating naturally with the delicate high-frequency reproduction of the MM1 tweeter and the open, articulate midrange of the MM4. The ultimate objective is an acoustic presentation in which each driver contributes its respective strengths without drawing undue attention to itself.

This is the essence of Audio Development’s masterpiece philosophy. Combining low-frequency authority with the refinement, coherence and musical integrity expected of a genuinely high-end automotive loudspeaker system.

Design Features
The astute engineering team at Audio Development are without peer. The sheer amount of technologies this astute team incorporates into each and every single design is beyond comprehension. Some of these design elements include:
– Strong yet lightweight fiberglass cones help minimise distortions and provide accuracy that’s nothing short of astounding.
– Large connection cables for a lossless connection.
– FEM calculated membranes for a high-end linear frequency response.
– High power magnet systems for best efficiency.
– Large flat wire voice coils for a high power handling.
– Progressively rolled polycotton spider ensures all reciprocating parts remain perfectly aligned.
– Plated push terminals for an optimum connection to the speaker cable without corrosion.
– Magnetically inert alloy basket designed for aerodynamic transparency and optimum heat removal.

Electrical Specifications
– Nominal configuration: one-way 8″ midrange set
– Continuous power handling: 100 Watts
– Maximum power handling: 200 Watts
– Voice coil diameter: 40 mm
– Frequency response: 30 Hz – 3000 Hz
– Sensitivity: 89 dB
– DC resistance (Re): 3.1 Ohms
– Resonant frequency (Fs): 54.3 Hz
– Xmax: +/- 10 mm
– Compliance (Vas): 37.28 l
– Total Q (Qts): 0.58
– Mechanical Q (Qms): 5.462
– Electrical Q (Qes): 1.0047

Physical Specifications
– Mounting diameter: 188 mm
– Mounting depth: 62 mm
– Weight: 1.4 kg

Documentation
– Technical sheet

Important Disclaimers
Given the dynamic nature of electronics industries these days; below are listed some very important specifics you need to be aware of.

Brand Authorization And Stock Sourcing
We are a fully authorised Australian dealer of this brand and all stock is sourced through legitimate channels. It therefore enjoys full Australian warranty, backing and support.

Pricing Structure
Whilst we endeavor to offer the best price possible, we ask that if you do find a better price elsewhere from an authorised dealer; please contact us. Also be aware that we regularly conduct group buys and sales, therefore pricing can sometimes be subject to change without notice.

Stock Structure
Being a dynamic store is conducive to our inventory constantly changing. We list only a small portion of our stable online, usually products most popular. Aside from these we also stock numerous other variants and configurations of these products, hence if you don’t see what you’re after please contact us.

Shipping
All our products are shipped with registered and insured postage. Upon ordering you’ll be issued with a receipt, a consignment note via which you can track your order, and we’ll also SMS you photos of the package for identification purposes.

Technical support
This last one we cannot emphasise enough! Please contact us if you require any further information or assistance with the setup and use of this product, especially pertaining to aspects more technical. As we want you to get the very best from this product.