OSD Black Series SC800D is a 1-way Passive In-wall In-wall speaker by OSD. It was released in 2018. It features a Tweeter and 1 x 8" Polypropylene Woofer. SC800D also employs 1 x 10-inch passive radiators. The speaker has a frequency range of 40-500Hz. OSD Black Series SC800D has an MSRP of 300$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the OSD Black Series SC800D is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
OSD's Black Series of Loudspeakers
SC800D is a member of OSD's Black series of Passive speakers. The Black Series are OSD Audio's affordable custom-install and home-theatre speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
OSD Black Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the OSD Black Series SC800D Speaker
OSD Black Series SC800D has a Frequency response range of 40-500Hz and Power Range of up to 300 watts. With a minimum frequency of 40 Hz, SC800D delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how SC800D's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
In-wall Speakers
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Impedance and Sensitivity
OSD Black Series SC800D's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
.
Sensitivity
In-wall Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so OSD Black Series SC800D is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only dB, OSD Black Series SC800D is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps.
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Input Type
SC800D features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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OSD Black Series SC800D External Dimensions and Weight
OSD Black Series SC800D has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 20.2500-inch x 14.5000-inch x 4.0625-inch (515.0 x 369.0 x 104.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of OSD Black Series SC800D is approximately 383.8cm2 / 59.5inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of OSD Black Series SC800D, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
OSD Black Series SC800D Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
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Cabinet type and Materials
OSD Black Series SC800D has a
In-wall type cabinet.
What's in the Box of OSD Black Series SC800D?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of SC800D:
- In-wall passive subwoofer
- Grille
- 10 Screws
- 2 Self-adhesive rubber pads
- Cutout Template
- Install Guide
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the OSD Black Series SC800D.
Warranty
10 Years of parts warranty and 10 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.